gracious

英 ['ɡreɪʃəs] 美 ['ɡreɪʃəs]

• adj. 亲切的；高尚的；仁慈的；和蔼的；优雅的

双解释义

adj. (形容词)

1. 有礼貌的,仁慈的,和蔼的,亲切的

   polite, kind, and pleasant, especially in a generous way

2. [A]富裕的,舒适的,华美的

   having those qualities which are made possible by wealth, such as comfort, beauty, and freedom from hard work

详尽释义

adj. 形容词

1. 仁慈的
2. 和蔼的
3. 亲切的
4. 雅致的
5. 宽厚的
6. 优美的
7. 殷勤的
8. 慈祥的
9. 体恤的
10. 优裕的
11. 富贵安逸的
12. 有礼貌的
13. 谦和的
14. 庄重的
15. 态度自若的

int. 感叹词

1. 天哪
2. 哎呀
3. 老天爷
4. 啊呀

英英释义

Adjective:

1. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit;

   "gracious even to unexpected visitors"
   "gracious living"
   "he bears insult with gracious good humor"
   

2. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects;

   "our benignant king"
   

3. exhibiting courtesy and politeness;

   "a nice gesture"
   

4. disposed to bestow favors;

   "thanks to the gracious gods"
   

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. The Queen greeted the crowed with a gracious smile.
   女王带着亲切的微笑向人群致意。
2. I received a gracious letter of acknowledgement.
   我收到一封有礼貌的感谢信。
3. I'll be greatly honoured by your gracious presence.
   如蒙光临，不胜荣幸。
4. Insist the gracious living style to experience the essential life spirit.
   坚持以高尚的生活方式，体验生活本质的精神态度。
5. Looking forward to the future, Dongyongxing will set up a international professional enterprise and second refulgence by right of most gracious credit standing, and full service.
   展望未来，东永兴以最高尚的信誉，最完善的服务，为东永兴实现国际化专业企业，再创辉煌。
6. He is kind and gracious to all sinners who repent.
   他对忏悔的罪人一概慈悲为怀。
7. He is gracious to his inferiors.
   他待下级和蔼可亲。
8. In beauty, that of favor, is more than that of color; and that of decent and gracious motion, more than that of favor.
   仔细分析起来，形体之美要胜于颜色之美，而优雅行为之美又胜于形体之美。

常见句型

用作形容词 (adj.)

用作定语

～+ n.

1. She was a very gracious lady.
   她是一位非常和蔼可亲的女士。
2. The gracious king pardoned him.
   仁慈的国王宽恕了他。
3. She welcomed her guests in a gracious manner.
   她以亲切的态度欢迎客人。
4. All this gracious living isn't for me,I prefer the simple life.
   这优裕的生活不适合我,我宁愿过简朴的生活。

用作表语

S+be+～+ prep .-phrase

1. He was most gracious to everyone, smiling and thanking them.
   他对大家彬彬有礼,向他们微笑、道谢。
2. He is kind and gracious to all sinners who repent.
   他对忏悔的罪人一概慈悲为怀。
3. She is gracious in manner.
   她姿态优美。

S+be+～+to- v

1. She was gracious enough to show us round her home.
   她彬彬有礼地领我们参观了她的家。

It is/was+～+of sb+to- v

1. It was gracious of her to come.
   蒙她光临,不胜感激。
2. It was gracious of the Queen to speak to the elderly patients.
   女王和蔼可亲地慰问年老的病人。

经典引文

• The body..was found almost entire, and emitted a gracious perfume.

  出自： Horace Walpole

• How gracious is the mountain at this hour!

  出自： M. Arnold

词汇搭配

用作形容词 (adj.)

～+介词

• gracious of 承蒙
• gracious to 对…宽待

词语用法

adj. (形容词)

1. gracious的基本意思是“有礼貌的,仁慈的,和蔼的,亲切的”,尤指对下级的亲切和宽厚,强调“体谅”。

词源解说

• ☆ 1300年左右进入英语，直接源自拉丁语的gratiosus，意为客气的，亲切的。

近反义词

【近义词】

• friendly
• kindly
• pleasant
• polite

【反义词】

• cold
• cool
• rude
• stiff