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Graceful Attractive Gracefully ˈɡreɪsfl ˈɡreɪsfəli ˈɡreɪsflnəs Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词

Graceful describes movements that are smooth and controlled, or things that have a pleasing shape or style. It can also refer to polite, kind, and pleasant behavior, especially in difficult situations.

graceful: 优美的;优雅的;雅致的;得体的;有风度的

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graceful ★☆☆☆☆
/gre͟ɪsfʊl/
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]优美的;优雅的 Someone or something that is graceful moves in a smooth and controlled way which is attractive to watch.
  • His movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.

    他的动作优美自如,看起来毫不费劲。

  • ...graceful ballerinas.

    优雅的芭蕾舞女演员

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  • She stepped gracefully onto the stage.

    她步态优雅地走上舞台。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]优美的;动人的;雅致的 Something that is graceful is attractive because it has a pleasing shape or style.
  • A graceful medieval cathedral...

    典雅的中世纪大教堂

  • His handwriting, from earliest young manhood, was flowing and graceful.

    他的字从小就写得流畅优美。

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  • She loved the gracefully high ceiling, with its white-painted cornice.

    她喜欢这里高高的天花板,它造型优美,还带有一圈漆成白色的飞檐。

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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]优雅的;得体的;有风度的 If a person's behaviour is graceful, it is polite, kind, and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation.
  • 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。

  • He was charming, cheerful, and graceful under pressure.

    他在重压之下依然开朗迷人,风度优雅。

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  • We managed to decline gracefully.

    我们设法婉拒了。


Oxford grace·ful / ˈɡreɪsfl ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsfl / adjective 1 moving in a controlled, attractive way or having a smooth, attractive form 优美的;优雅的;雅致的 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。 He gave a graceful bow to the audience. 他优雅地向观众鞠了一躬。 the graceful curves of the hills 连绵起伏的丘陵美景 2 polite and kind in your behaviour, especially in a difficult situation (尤指在困境中)得体的,有风度的 His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat. 他父亲总是教导他输了也要有风度。 grace·ful·ly / ˈɡreɪsfəli ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsfəli / adverb The cathedral's white towers climb gracefully into the sky. 大教堂白色的塔楼优雅庄重地耸入云霄。 I think we should just give in gracefully. 我认为我们应该大大方方地认输。 grace·ful·ness / ˈɡreɪsflnəs ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsflnəs / noun [uncountable ] grace·ful / ˈɡreɪsfl ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsfl / grace·ful·ly / ˈɡreɪsfəli ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsfəli / grace·ful·ness / ˈɡreɪsflnəs ; NAmE ˈɡreɪsflnəs /
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gracefulgrace‧ful /ˈɡreɪsfəl/ ●●○ adjective
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1moving in a smooth and attractive way, or having an attractive shape or form:  Her movements were graceful and elegant. The branches formed a graceful curve.2behaving in a polite and pleasant way:  Her father was a quiet man with graceful manners.gracefully adverb:  She rose gracefully to her feet.gracefulness noun [uncountable]
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graceful

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优雅的(90%),得体的(10%)
adj.优雅的;优美的

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