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graciously

UK //ˈɡreɪʃəsli//US //ˈɡreɪʃəsli//

词源

源自中古英语 'graciousli',来自古法语 'gracios',意为‘优雅的’或‘仁慈的’,最终源自拉丁语 'gratia'(恩惠、优雅)。

adverb

❶ 以优雅、礼貌或慷慨的方式行事或表现,常用来描述人在接受或给予时的态度。

“She graciously accepted the award with a warm smile.”

(她面带温暖的微笑,优雅地接受了奖项。)

“He graciously offered his seat to the elderly woman.”

(他礼貌地将座位让给了那位年长的女士。)

同义词:politely, courteously, kindly, generously, elegantly

常见短语

graciously decline — 礼貌地拒绝,通常用于委婉地谢绝邀请或提议。

“She graciously declined the invitation due to prior commitments.”

(由于事先有约,她礼貌地谢绝了邀请。)