grace

[greis]

n.优美, 优雅, 恩惠
vt.使优美, 使荣耀

n.

1. 优美; 优雅[U]

She moved with grace.

她风姿秀逸。

2. 通情达理[S]

3. (票据等到期后的)宽限[U]

He gave me a month's grace.

他给我一个月的宽限。

4. 【宗】(饭前或饭后的)感恩祈祷[U]

5. (神的)恩典, 慈悲[U]

By the grace of God, we have been saved from death.

谢谢上帝的慈悲, 我们得救了。

6. 风度, 魅力; 美德[P1]

He married a lady with many graces.

他娶了一位有许多美德的淑女。

7. 恩惠, 善意[U]

vt.

1. 使优美

2. 使增光

His Eminence graced the banquet by his presence.

主教阁下的出席给宴会增添了光辉。

词形变化

动词过去式: graced | 动词过去分词: graced | 动词现在分词: gracing | 动词第三人称单数: graces |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.使增光

honor  dignify  distinguish

n.优美; 魅力

beauty  loveliness  attractiveness  charm  elegance  refinement  polish

n.仁慈; 宽恕

sympathy  clemency  mercy  pardon  excuse

n.善意

favor

n.祈祷; 感恩

thanks  prayer  thanksgiving  blessing  

同义参见:

quarter  style  delicacy  tact  civility  airiness  embellish  lip  deck  virtue  prayer  culture  thank  

反义:

vt.使优美; 使增光

disgrace  

英英释义

名词 grace:

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence

同义词：saving grace, state of grace

elegance and beauty of movement or expression

同义词：gracility

a sense of propriety and consideration for others

同义词：seemliness

a disposition to kindness and compassion

同义词：good will, goodwill

(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

a short prayer of thanks before a meal

同义词：blessing, thanksgiving

(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

同义词：grace of God, free grace

动词 grace:

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

同义词：decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify

be beautiful to look at

同义词：deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify

短语词组

saving grace

1. 可取之处

This book is very badly written, and its only saving grace is its interesting color photographs.

这本书写得很糟糕, 唯一可取之处就是书上那些有趣的彩色照片。

fall from grace

1. 失宠

The minister fell from grace.

这大臣失宠了。

in sb.'s good graces

1. 得宠于

He was in his employer's good graces.

他深得雇主的赏识。

with (a) bad grace

1. 勉强地

He welcomed her with a bad grace.

他很不情愿地接待她。

with (a) good grace

1. 欣然地

She entertained him with a good grace.

她欣然款待他。

补充

gracegrace英:[ɡreis] 美:[ɡres]n.1.优美The gymnast performed on the balance beam with an easy grace.体操运动员在平衡木上表演得优美自如。2.风度, 魅力A young man with graces appeared on the stage.舞台上出现了一位风度翩翩的年轻人。3.宽限, 缓期Payment is due today, but I gave her a week's grace.今天付款到期, 但我给了她一个星期的宽限。4.恩泽, 善意He had been the king's favourite, and his sudden fall from grace surprised everyone.他本是国王的宠臣, 一朝失宠众人都感到意外。vt.1.修饰或装扮Fine paintings graced the walls of the room.这些精美的绘画使四壁生辉。

例句

1. Ballet classes are important for poise and grace.芭蕾课程对优雅的仪态和举止有很重要的作用。 2. She moved with the grace of a ballet dancer.她的动作犹如芭蕾舞演员般优雅。 3. the soaring grace of the Brooklyn Bridge布鲁克林大桥的气派高雅 4. Others seek the Goddess's energies in the strength and grace of a tall tree.其他人从一棵大树的力与美中寻觅女神的力量。 5. Much of her work has a sculptural grace.她的许多作品都如雕塑般典雅。 6. The new King seemed to be carrying out his duties with grace and due decorum.新国王在履行职责时看起来举止尊贵得体。 7. He showed tremendous grace under pressure.他在压力下表现得非常有风度。 8. The young woman had grace beyond her years.那个年轻女子有着超乎她年龄的风韵。 9. We have only a few hours' grace before the soldiers come.在士兵到来之前我们只剩下几个小时的时间。 10. She wanted a couple of days' grace to get the house cleaned before she moved in.她希望缓几天, 等到把房子打扫干净后再搬进去。 11. Businesses were given a year's grace and payments will begin from March 1, 2006.这些企业被给予一年的宽限期, 付款时间将从2006年3月1日开始。 12. a Latin grace拉丁语的谢恩祷告 13. Leo, will you say grace?利奥, 你来做饭前祷告好吗？ 14. a marvellous little movie that's filled with grace and generosity towards its benighted characters一部对蒙昧人物充满了友善和宽容的很棒的小电影 15. It may be that she, being mighty among the Eldar, obtained this grace for him.她是埃尔达精灵中的强者, 可能是她帮他得到了这个恩惠。 16. In great fear, Meliagrance begged grace of the Queen.惊恐万状的米利亚格兰斯乞求女王垂怜。 17. For this, I ask the forgiveness and the grace of my wife.为此我请求妻子的原谅和宽恕。 18. What singles you out for God's special grace?上帝为什么选中你赐予特别的恩典？ 19. It was only by the grace of God that no one died.多亏上帝保佑, 大家才幸免于难。 20. In such moments the Bible becomes sacramental, a means of grace and mediator of the sacred.此时此刻, 《圣经》成了圣物, 是神的佑护, 是神圣的中保。 21. Martin Luther's breakthrough from anxious striving to the experience of grace马丁•路德从急于斗争向蒙受恩典的突破 22. Messiaen focused on various episodes in the life of St Francis, especially his search for spiritual grace.梅西安着重关注圣方济各一生中的种种经历, 尤其是他对精神上感受恩典的追求。 23. Such a warning reminded people of the necessity of being in a state of grace which would allow them to enter heaven.这一警示提醒世人蒙受圣恩的必要性, 这可以使他们升入天国。 24. You will endure these things joyfully, holding them in reverence and considering yourself unworthy of such grace.你将欣然承受这些东西, 对这一切心怀崇敬, 并且觉得自己不配得到这样的恩赐。 25. With appallingly bad grace I packed up and we drove north.我极不情愿地收拾了行李, 然后我们驱车向北驶去。 26. She gave in with bad grace.她不情愿地让步了。 27. He accepted the decision with good grace, and wished me the very best of luck.他欣然接受了这个决定, 并祝我好运。 28. Moira accepted the apology with good grace.莫伊拉大度地接受了道歉。 29. All went well at first, and I was in high favour; but presently I fell from grace.开始时一切顺利, 我十分得宠；但不久我便受到冷遇。 30. He fell from grace after admitting that the documents were forgeries.在承认文件系伪造后, 他失去了人心。 31. The reasons for his fall from grace are not clear.他失宠的原因不是很清楚。 32. Many of us do stupid things in our youth, but we should have the good grace to admit them.我们之中有许多人年轻时都做过蠢事, 但我们应该大大方方地承认。 33. He did not even have the grace to apologize.他居然连道歉的气度都没有。 34. We bow our heads in grief as we recognize that but for the grace of God there go I.我们悲伤地低下了头, 意识到幸亏有上天庇佑我们才得以免遭此劫。 35. the exotic plants that grace our conservatories为我们的温室增光添彩的异国植物 36. He went to the beautiful old desk that graced this homely room.他朝屋里那张书桌走去；那桌子古旧而美丽, 为这间简朴的屋子增色不少。 37. Her face has graced the covers of countless magazines.她的脸庞为无数的杂志封面增色。 38. He had been invited to grace a function at the college.他应邀莅临大学的一个庆典活动。 39. I'm so pleased you could grace us with your presence!您的大驾光临令我倍感欣喜！ 40. Fine furniture graced the room.精美的家具美化了房间。 41. We were graced with the presence of our chairman.承蒙主席光临，不胜荣幸。 42. she moved through the water with effortless grace.她优雅轻松地在水中移动。 43. at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her.起码他还愿意承认欠了她钱。 44. she has all the social graces.她很有社交风度。 45. the scheme has proved to be a great grace for the Church.结果证明这个计划对全体教徒来说是天赐之福。 46. he fell from grace with the tabloids after he was sent off for swearing.他因为言语粗鲁被罚下场禁赛后，那些小报就对他失去了兴趣。 47. another three days' grace.另外3天的宽限。 48. before dinner the Reverend Newman said grace.牧师纽曼在饭前做了祷告。 49. His grace, the Duke of Atholl.阿索尔公爵大人。 50. she bowed out from the sport she has graced for two decades.她退出了她为之增光添彩20载的这项运动。 51. Ms Pasco has graced the front pages of magazines like Elle and Vogue.帕斯科女士荣登过《世界时装之苑》和《时尚》这样的杂志头版。 52. to say grace做谢恩祷告 53. He accepted the refusal with good grace.虽然人家拒绝，但他得体地接受了。 54. She walked across the stage with effortless grace.她优雅从容地走过舞台。 55. She handles her problems with grace and dignity.她处理自己的问题，既有尊严又不失风度。 56. He has shown remarkable grace during this crisis.在这场危机中，他表现出了非凡的风度。 57. She has the grace [=she is polite/nice enough] to listen to everyone's complaints.她会真诚地倾听每个人的抱怨。 58. At least he had the good grace to admit that he was wrong.至少他有承认错误的雅量。 59. She is quite lovable despite her lack of social graces.她虽欠缺社交手腕，但十分可爱。 60. Let us give thanks for God's grace.让我们向神赐之恩致谢。 61. "By the grace of God, no one was seriously hurt."幸得老天保佑，没人受重伤。 62. I saw a homeless person on the street and thought “there but for the grace of God go I.” [=I am lucky not to be homeless also]我看到街上一个无家可归的人，心想：“多亏老天保佑，我才不至于此。” 63. She tried to live her life in God's grace.她试图活在神的恩典里。 64. He died in a state of grace. [=he died after he asked God to forgive his sins]他向上帝请求宽恕之后死去。 65. They asked her to say grace at dinner.他们要求她在晚餐时做祷告。 66. His grace the Duke公爵大人 67. "Yes, Your grace."是的，大人。 68. The governor fell from grace after being accused of tax fraud.州长因被指控骗税而名誉扫地。 69. The book tells of his fall from grace.这本书讲述了他名誉扫地的经历。 70. He works late to stay in his boss's good graces.他工作到很晚以得到老板的赏识。 71. They agreed to the compromise with bad grace.他们勉强接受了这种妥协方案。 72. She accepted his advice with good grace. [=graciously]她欣然接受了他的建议。 73. They lost the game with good grace.他们输得心服口服。 74. Several marble statues grace the courtyard.几尊大理石雕像让庭院增色不少。 75. Her face has graced [=appeared on] the cover of many magazines.她的面孔出现在很多杂志的封面上。 76. 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。 77. 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？