| 单词 | grace |
| 释义 | grace n. & v. --n 1. attractiveness, esp. in elegance of proportion or manner or movement; gracefulness. 2. courteous good will (had the grace to apologize). 3. an attractive feature; an accomplishment (social graces). 4. a (in Christian belief) the unmerited favour of God; a divine saving and strengthening influence. b the state of receiving this. c a divinely given talent. 5. goodwill, favour (fall from grace). 6. delay granted as a favour (a year's grace). 7. a short thanksgiving before or after a meal. 8. (Grace) (in Greek mythology) each of three beautiful sister goddesses, bestowers of beauty and charm. 9. (Grace) (prec. by His, Her, Your) forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop. --vtr. (often foll. by with) add grace to, enhance; confer honour or dignity on (graced us with his presence). Phrases and idioms days of grace the time allowed by law for payment of a sum due. grace and favour house etc. Brit. a house etc. occupied by permission of a sovereign etc. grace-note Mus. an extra note as an embellishment not essential to the harmony or melody. in a person's good (or bad) graces regarded by a person with favour (or disfavour). with good (or bad) grace as if willingly (or reluctantly). Etymology: ME f. OF f. L gratia f. gratus pleasing: cf. GRATEFUL |
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