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[/ˈgreɪʃəs; ˋɡreʃəs/] adj 用法:
1 ~ (to sb) (of persons and behaviour) kind, polite and generous (esp to sb who is socially inferior) （指人及其行为）和善的, 有礼貌的, 大方的, （尤指）礼贤下士的:
a gracious lady, hostess, etc 落落大方的女士, 女主人等 *
a gracious manner, reply, invitation, smile 殷勤的态度、 回覆、 邀请、 微笑 *
He was most gracious to everyone, smiling and thanking them. 他对大家彬彬有礼, 向他们微笑、 道谢. *
It was gracious of the Queen to speak to the elderly patients. 女王和蔼可亲地慰问年老的病人. 用法:
2 [attrib 作定语] (fml 文) (used as a polite term for royal people or their acts 用作对皇族及其行为的敬语):
her gracious Majesty the Queen 女王陛下 *
by gracious permission of Her Majesty 蒙女王陛下恩准. 用法:
3 ~ (to sb) (of God) merciful （指上帝）仁慈的:
He is kind and gracious to all sinners who repent. 他对忏悔的罪人一概慈悲为怀. 用法:
4 [usu attrib 通常作定语] marked by luxury, elegance and leisure 奢华的; 优美的; 雍容华贵的:
gracious living 豪华的生活. 用法:
5 (dated 旧) (used in exclamations expressing surprise 用於感叹句, 表示惊异):
Good(ness) gracious! 天哪! *
Gracious me! 天哪! |