plural graces
plural graces
Learner's definition of GRACE
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[noncount] : a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward(动作的)优美,优雅 2
a [noncount] : a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving(行为的)文雅,高雅 ◊ People say you have the (good) grace to do something when they approve of what you do and consider it to be polite and proper.有风度;有雅量;通情达理
b graces [plural] : skills that are needed for behaving in a polite way in social situations交际手腕;社交风度 3 [noncount]
a : help or kindness that God gives or shows to people恩典;天恩 -
Let us give thanks for God's grace.让我们向神赐之恩致谢。
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By the grace of God, no one was seriously hurt.幸得老天保佑,没人受重伤。
◊ People use the phrase (there) but for the grace of God (go I) to say that they could be in the same bad situation as someone else.多亏了老天的保佑(才免遭别人遭到的不幸)
b : a state of being pleasing to God上天眷顾;被(神)青睐 4
[noncount] : a short prayer that is said before a meal(饭前的)简短祷告 5
Grace [noncount] —
used as a title for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop(用作对公爵、公爵夫人或大主教的尊称)大人,夫人,阁下—
used with his, her, or your与his、her或your连用 -
His Grace the Duke公爵大人
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Yes, Your Grace.是的,大人。
airs and graces
— see 1air
fall from grace
◊ If you fall from grace or experience a fall from grace, you no longer enjoy the success or good reputation that you once had, usually because you have done something wrong.失宠;颜面扫地;失去信誉
in someone's good graces
◊ If you are in someone's good graces, that person likes you and has a good opinion of you.得到某人赏识
with bad/ill grace
: in a way that shows that you are not happy about something : in an unpleasant way不快地;不情愿地
with good grace
: in a polite and pleasant way乐意地;欣然地 2 grace /ˈgreɪs/ verb
graces; graced; gracing
graces; graced; gracing
Learner's definition of GRACE
[+ object] formal
: to decorate or add beauty to (something)装饰;为(某物)增色
grace (a person, group, etc.) with your presence
: to come to a place to be with (a person, group, etc.)大驾光临—
usually used humorously通常作诙谐用法 -
He finally decided to grace us with his presence [=he finally showed up] 10 minutes after dinner started.晚饭开始十分钟后,他终于决定大驾光临。
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Will you be gracing the meeting with your presence? [=will you be coming to the meeting?]您能大驾光临此次会议吗?