| 单词 | grand |
| 释义 | grand adj. & n. --adj 1. a splendid, magnificent, imposing, dignified. b solemn or lofty in conception, execution, or expression; noble. 2. main; of chief importance (grand staircase; grand entrance). 3. (Grand) of the highest rank, esp. in official titles (Grand Cross; grand vizier; Grand Inquisitor). 4. colloq. excellent, enjoyable (had a grand time; in grand condition). 5. belonging to high society; wealthy (the grand folk at the big house). 6. (in comb.) in names of family relationships, denoting the second degree of ascent or descent (granddaughter). 7. (Grand) (in French phrases or imitations) great (grand army; Grand Monarch; Grand Hotel). 8. Law serious, important (grand larceny) (cf. COMMON, PETTY). --n 1. = grand piano. 2. (pl. same) (usu. in pl.) esp. US sl. a thousand dollars or pounds. Phrases and idioms grand aunt a great-aunt (see GREAT adj. 11). grand duchy a State ruled by a grand duke or duchess. grand duke (or duchess) 1. a prince (or princess) or noble person ruling over a territory. 2. (Grand Duke) hist. the son or grandson of a Russian tsar. grand jury esp. US Law a jury selected to examine the validity of an accusation prior to trial. grand master 1. a chess-player of the highest class. 2. the head of a military order of knighthood, of Freemasons, etc. Grand National a steeplechase held annually at Aintree, Liverpool. grand nephew (or niece) a great-nephew or -niece (see GREAT adj. 11). grand opera opera on a serious theme, or in which the entire libretto (including dialogue) is sung. grand piano a large full-toned piano standing on three legs, with the body, strings, and soundboard arranged horizontally and in line with the keys. grand slam 1. Sport the winning of all of a group of championships. 2. Bridge the winning of 13 tricks. grand total the final amount after everything is added up; the sum of other totals. grand tour hist. a cultural tour of Europe, esp. in the 18th c. for educational purposes. Derivatives grandly adv. grandness n. Etymology: ME f. AF graunt, OF grant f. L grandis full-grown |
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