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elegantly

UK //ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt.li//US //ˈel.ə.ɡənt.li//

词源

源自拉丁语 'elegantem'(优雅的),通过法语 'élégant' 进入英语,加上副词后缀 '-ly' 形成。

adverb

❶ 以优雅的方式,指动作、举止或外观显得精致、得体且富有品位。

“She walked elegantly into the room, turning all heads.”

(她优雅地走进房间,吸引了所有人的目光。)

“The table was elegantly set with fine china and silverware.”

(桌子用精美的瓷器和银器优雅地布置着。)

同义词:gracefully, stylishly, refinedly, sophisticatedly

常见短语

dressed elegantly — 穿着优雅,通常指穿着得体、精致且富有品位。

“She was dressed elegantly in a black evening gown.”

(她穿着一件黑色晚礼服,打扮得很优雅。)

move elegantly — 动作优雅,指举止或动作显得流畅、得体且赏心悦目。

“The swans moved elegantly across the lake.”

(天鹅在湖面上优雅地游动。)