grace

• 名词，指优雅、优美或动作、形态、举止的流畅；也可指神的恩典或宽限的时间。

A noun referring to elegance, beauty, or smoothness of movement, form, or manner; also can refer to divine favor or a period of time allowed beyond a deadline.

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1. Elegance and beautyB1formal

   A smooth and controlled way of moving, often considered beautiful.

   优雅

   • She danced with incredible grace.
   • The swan moved across the lake with natural grace.
   • His movements lacked grace and were clumsy.

   同义词agilitycharmcontrolelegancefinesseflowfluiditygracefulnesspoisepolishrefinementsmoothnessstylishnesssuppleness

   反义词awkwardnessclumsinessgracelessnessinelegancestiffness

2. Kindness or favorB2formal

   Goodwill, mercy, or a favor granted to someone.

   恩惠

   • He had the grace to admit his mistake.
   • She was granted a period of grace to pay the bill.
   • The king showed grace to his enemies.

   同义词benevolenceclemencycompassionfavorgoodwillleniencymercypardon

   反义词animositycondemnationcrueltydisapprovaldisdainharshnesshostilityill willmalicescorn

3. Prayer before a mealB1formal

   A short prayer said before eating to express thanks.

   饭前祷告

   • They said grace before dinner.
   • The family held hands and recited grace.
   • He was asked to lead the grace at the banquet.

   同义词blessingthanksgiving

4. Divine favorB2formal

   The free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.

   恩典

   • She believed she was saved by God's grace.
   • The concept of grace is central to Christian theology.
   • He prayed for grace and forgiveness.

   同义词benevolenceclemencyfavorgoodwillkindnessmercy

   反义词condemnationcursedamnationwrath

• 动词，表示给某人或某物带来荣誉、光彩或优雅，常指以自己的出现使其增色或使某事物变得优美。

A verb used to indicate the act of honoring or adorning something or someone with one's presence, or to add elegance or beauty to something.

1. Adorn or honorB2formal

   To bring honor or beauty to something or someone.

   装饰或使增光

   • The queen graced the ceremony with her presence.
   • Beautiful paintings grace the walls of the gallery.
   • His speech graced the occasion with elegance.

   同义词adornbeautifydecoratedignifydistinguishembellishenhancehonorornament

   反义词degradedisgracedishonorshame

2. Show favor or kindnessB2formal

   To give someone the favor of one's presence or attention.

   垂青

   • She graced us with a visit last weekend.
   • The celebrity graced the charity event with her attendance.
   • He graced the dinner party with his wit and charm.

   同义词blessdignifydistinguishfavorhonor