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graceful

UK //ˈɡreɪs.fəl//US //ˈɡreɪs.fəl//

词源

源自中古英语 'graceful',结合 'grace'(优雅、恩典)和后缀 '-ful'(充满……的),表示充满优雅的特质。

adjective

❶ 形容人或动作优雅、优美,通常指举止得体、姿态轻盈,给人以美的感受。

“The ballet dancer moved in a graceful manner.”

(这位芭蕾舞者的动作非常优雅。)

“She gave a graceful speech at the ceremony.”

(她在典礼上发表了得体的演讲。)

同义词:elegant, refined, polished

常见短语

graceful exit — 指在困难或尴尬的情况下得体地退出或结束某事,避免引起冲突或不良影响。

“He made a graceful exit from the meeting when the discussion became heated.”

(当讨论变得激烈时,他得体地退出了会议。)