gracious

美 [ˈɡreɪʃəs]英 [ˈɡreɪʃəs]
  • adj.亲切的;(上帝)仁慈的,宽恕的;(对王族及其行为的敬语)仁慈的,宽厚的;(尤指对社会地位较低者)和蔼的,慈祥的,有礼貌的,宽厚的;<古>优美的, 雅致的;<废>虔诚的,受眷顾的;豪华舒适的,富贵安逸的
  • int.(表示惊异)天哪,老天爷,啊呀

派生词: graciously adv.;graciousness n.

grac(e) 优雅;风度 + -ious ...的

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adj.

1

(尤指对社会地位较低者)和蔼的,慈祥的,有礼貌的,宽厚的
kind, polite and generous, especially to sb of a lower social position

a gracious lady

好心的女士

a gracious smile

慈祥的微笑

He has not yet learned how to be gracious in defeat.

他还没有学会怎样豁达大度地面对失败。

2

富贵安逸的
showing the comfort and easy way of life that wealth can bring

gracious living

豪华安逸的生活

3

(对王族及其行为的敬语)仁慈的,宽厚的
used as a very polite word for royal people or their actions

her gracious Majesty the Queen

仁慈的女王陛下

4

仁慈的;慈悲的;宽大的
showing kindness and mercy

a gracious act of God

上帝的慈悲

5

(表示惊异)天哪,老天爷,啊呀
used for expressing surprise

Goodness gracious!

老天爷啊!

‘I hope you didn't mind my phoning you.’ ‘Good gracious, no, of course not.’

“我希望你不会介意我给你打电话。”“啊呀,当然不会。”

6


She graciously accepted our invitation.

她落落大方地接受了我们的邀请。

7


gracious

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED (尤指自己的上级或长者)和蔼的,慈祥的,有礼貌的
    If you describe someone, especially someone you think is superior to you, as gracious, you mean that they are very well-mannered and pleasant.

    She is a lovely and gracious woman.

    她是位可爱又亲切的女人。

  • 2
    ADJ-GRADED (当权者)彬彬有礼的,宽厚的
    If you describe the behaviour of someone in a position of authority as gracious, you mean that they behave in a polite and considerate way.

    She closed with a gracious speech of thanks.

    她最后彬彬有礼地致谢,结束了讲话。

  • Hospitality at the Presidential guest house was graciously declined.

    安排下榻总统宾馆的接待被婉拒了。

  • 4
    ADJ-GRADED 富贵安逸的;舒适的
    You use gracious to describe the comfortable way of life of wealthy people.

    He drove through the gracious suburbs with the swimming pools and tennis courts.

    他驾车穿过设有游泳池和网球场的舒适城郊住宅区。

  • 5
    EXCLAM (表示惊讶、不满)天哪,哎呀
    Some people say good gracious or goodness gracious in order to express surprise or annoyance.

    Good gracious, look at that specimen will you?

    哎呀,你快来瞧瞧那个标本!

adj

1
disposed to bestow favors
thanks to the gracious gods
2
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
a nice gesture
Synonym: courteous nice
3
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
gracious even to unexpected visitors
gracious living
he bears insult with gracious good humor
4
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
our benignant king
Synonym: benignant

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  1. Just an hour from central London , this intimate , historic retreat promises the Four Seasons touch with storybook charm and gracious , intuitive service .

    短短一个小时内从伦敦市中心,这家温馨的历史故事书撤退承诺与魅力和亲切的,直观的服务四季接触。

  2. There are gracious ways to handle every situation .

    有亲切的方式来处理这些情况。

  3. He has not yet learned how to be gracious in defeat .

    他还没有学会怎样豁达大度地面对失败。

  4. Goodness gracious !

    老天爷啊!

  5. Good gracious , look at that specimen will you ?

    哎呀,你快来瞧瞧那个标本!

  6. She closed with a gracious speech of thanks .

    她最后彬彬有礼地致谢,结束了讲话。

  7. He drove through the gracious suburbs with the swimming pools and tennis courts .

    他驾车穿过设有游泳池和网球场的舒适城郊住宅区。

  8. My Goodness !; Good Gracious !; Good heavens !

    我的老天爷!

  9. We shall be greatly honoured by your gracious presence .

    如蒙光临,不胜荣幸。

  10. She conducted herself in a most gracious manner .

    她举止非常文雅。

  11. Please move your gracious steps .

    请移玉趾。

  12. It was gracious of you to come .

    承蒙光临。

  13. I received a gracious letter of acknowledgement .

    我收到一封有礼貌的感谢信。

  14. All this gracious living isn 't for me , I prefer the simple life .

    这优裕的生活不适合我,我宁愿过简朴的生活。

  15. She is gracious in manner .

    她姿态优美。

  16. She was a very gracious lady .

    她是一位非常和蔼可亲的女士。

  17. The gracious King pardoned him .

    仁慈的国王宽恕了他。

  18. She was gracious enough to show us round her home .

    她彬彬有礼地领我们参观了她的家。

  19. Well , you know , this is really gracious and kind .

    听着,我非常感谢、感激。

  20. Then a gracious society would become a reality for Singapore .

    这样,要使新加坡变成优雅社会就不是天方夜谭了。

  21. And be gracious enough to house them under one roof .

    在一个屋顶下给他们最舒适的住宅服务。

  22. The most gracious man i 've ever met in my life .

    他也是我此生遇到过的最具有亲和力的人

  23. She is gracious and never governs others people 's decision .

    她彬彬有礼,从不左右别人的决定。

  24. United in love and one in spirit , Be holding Thy gracious face .

    灵里相交,爱中相连,瞻仰恩主荣面。

  25. I am start try to accept , accept others love gracious gift .

    我试着开始接受,接受别人的爱的恩赐。

  26. We will make you feel like at home with our gracious and attentive services .

    营造舒适、逸致、亲善如家的气氛,用殷勤、体贴的服务让您体会到“宾至如归”的感觉。

  27. And he said , God be gracious to you , my son .

    又说,小儿阿,愿神赐恩给你。

  28. Goodness gracious ! You 've finished the work already !

    天哪!你已经把活做完啦!

  29. She 's been nothing but gracious , generous , kind .

    她亲切慷慨又和蔼

  30. Moutai : A liquor of national status that makes your life gracious .

    茅台酒的另一条广告语:国酒茅台,酿造生活的品味。

后缀
e-...的

delicious adj. 美味的

de- 完全,加强 + lic- 诱惑 + -ious ...的

various adj. 各种各样的,不同的

var(y) 改变,变化 + -ious ...的

furious adj. 狂怒的

fur(y) 愤怒 + -ious ...的

glorious adj. 值得称道的

glor(y) 荣誉,荣耀 + -ious ...的

mysterious adj. 神秘的

myster(y) 神秘 + -ious ...的

religious adj. 宗教信仰的

re- 表强调 + lig 捆绑 + -ious ...的

cautious adj. 小心的

caut 小心 + -ious ...的

ambitious adj. 雄心勃勃的

amb- 两 + it- 行走 + -ious ...的

conscientious adj. 认真的

con- 共同,一起 + sci 知道 + -ent ...的 + -ious ...的

suspicious adj. 可疑的

sus- 在...下面 + -(s)pic 看 + -ious ...的