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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary gra·tis ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin gratiis, gratis, from ablative plural of gratia favor — more at grace DATE 15th century : without charge or recompense : free the food was supplied gratis English Etymology gratis 1444, "for nothing, freely," from L. gratis, contraction of gratiis"for thanks," hence, "without recompense," abl. of gratiæ "thanks," pl. of gratia "favor." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 gratis gra·tis / 5^rAtis; 5^reitis / adverb done or given without having to be paid for 免费的；无偿的 SYN free of charge :
I knew his help wouldn't be given gratis. 我知道他的帮助不会是无偿的。 • gra·tis adj.: a gratis copy of a book 一本赠书 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition adj. Function: adjective Synonyms: FREE 5, chargeless, complimentary, costless, gratuitousWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged gratis \ˈgra]d.ə̇s, -rā], ]tə̇s\ adverb (or adjective) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin gratis, gratiis, ablative plural of gratia favor, kindness — more at grace : without charge or recompense : free — often used in combination as an intensive < got it free gratis > < free gratis for nothing > |
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