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gracefully

UK //ˈɡreɪsfəli//US //ˈɡreɪsfəli//

词源

源自中古英语 'graceful'(优雅的),加上副词后缀 '-ly',最终源于拉丁语 'gratia'(恩惠、优雅)。

adverb

❶ 优雅地,指动作或行为表现出优美、流畅的姿态,常用来形容人或动物的动作。

“The ballerina danced gracefully across the stage.”

(芭蕾舞者在舞台上优雅地舞动。)

“She moved gracefully through the crowded room.”

(她在拥挤的房间里优雅地穿行。)

❶ 得体地,指以礼貌或恰当的方式处理事情,避免尴尬或冲突。

“She declined the invitation gracefully.”

(她得体地拒绝了邀请。)

“He handled the criticism gracefully.”

(他得体地应对了批评。)

同义词:elegantly, smoothly, politely, charmingly, refinedly

常见短语

age gracefully — 优雅地老去,指随着年龄增长仍保持优雅、从容的态度和外表。

“She has aged gracefully and still looks stunning.”

(她优雅地老去,依然光彩照人。)