graceful

英['greɪsfʊl;-f(ə)l] 美['ɡresfl]
  • adj. 优雅的;优美的

词态变化


副词: gracefully;名词: gracefulness;

英文词源


graceful (adj.)
mid-15c., "full of (divine) grace," also "pleasant, sweet," from grace (n.) + -ful. Meaning "with pleasing or attractive qualities" is from 1580s. Related: Gracefully; gracefulness.

双语例句


1. His handwriting, from earliest young manhood, was flowing and graceful.
他的字从小就写得流畅优美。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Aubrey could think of no graceful way to escape Corbet's company.
奥布里想不出有什么得体的办法能摆脱科比特。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He was charming, cheerful, and graceful under pressure.
他在重压之下依然开朗迷人,风度优雅。

来自柯林斯例句

4. The dancers were all tall and graceful.
这些舞蹈演员都个子高高的,动作十分优雅。

来自《权威词典》

5. Her apology was so graceful that we forgave her.
她的道歉很得体,我们只好原谅了她.

来自《简明英汉词典》