If people aren't taking you seriously, then they need to change, not you.

语音讲解
单词发音
aren't /ɑːnt $ ˈɑːrənt/
serious /ˈsɪəriəs $ ˈsɪr-/
change /tʃeɪndʒ/
连词发音
need to /niːdtə/
not you /nɒtjə/
轻读重读
重读：aren't/they/not
弱读：then/ to

词汇讲解
take sb./sth. seriously
释义：to believe that someone or something is worth your attention or respect
例句：
As a teacher, it's important that the kids take you seriously.
作为老师，获得学生的尊重是很重要的。
It's only a joke—don't take it seriously!
玩笑罢了，别当真！
活学活用
take sb. seriously
英文：Sandy used to take herself so seriously all the time.
中文：Sandy过去总是很把自己很当回事。

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