grace

名词 grace:

1. (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
2. elegance and beauty of movement or expression
   同义词：gracility
3. a sense of propriety and consideration for others
   同义词：seemliness
4. a disposition to kindness and compassion
   同义词：good will, goodwill
5. (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
6. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
   同义词：blessing, thanksgiving
7. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
   同义词：grace of God, free grace

动词 grace:

1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
   同义词：decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify
2. be beautiful to look at
   同义词：deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify

1. I'm not in her good graces at the moment.
   我此刻尚未讨得她的欢心。
2. He might have had the grace to say he was sorry!
   他本可以出於礼貌说声抱歉的嘛。
3. Fine paintings graced the walls of the room.
   这些精美的绘画使四壁生辉。
4. She performed on the balance beam with much grace.
   她在平衡木上表演得非常优美。
5. We were graced with the presence of the Queen.
   女王光临，我们感到不胜荣幸。

grace

n.（名词）
Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion.See Synonyms at elegance
魅力：吸引人的，无需做作的美或运动参见 elegance
A characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement.
风度：有魅力或优雅的特征或品性
A sense of fitness or propriety.
体面：恰当或合宜的感受

A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill.
善意，眷顾：慷慨大方或乐于助人的品性；友好
Mercy; clemency.
怜悯；仁慈
A favor rendered by one who need not do so; indulgence.
恩惠：无义务而给予的帮助；恩惠
A temporary immunity or exemption; a reprieve.
宽恕；赦免：临时性的豁免或免除；缓期，暂减
Graces Greek Mythology Roman Mythology Three sister goddesses, known in Greek mythology as Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, who dispense charm and beauty.
Graces 【希腊神话】 【罗马神话】 美惠三女神：三位姐妹女神，在希腊神话中为阿格拉伊亚，欧佛洛绪涅和塔利亚， 赐人魅力与美丽
Theology
【神学】
Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people.
上帝的仁慈和恩典：神赐予人的爱和无偿赠予的保护
The state of being protected or sanctified by the favor of God.
受天惠：处于上帝的恩施的保护或洗清罪孽的状态
An excellence or a power granted by God.
上帝赋予的美德或力量
A short prayer of blessing or thanksgiving said before or after a meal.
谢恩祷告：饭前或饭后祝福或感恩的短时间祷告
Grace Used withHis, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop.
Grace 大人，夫人：与his，her， 或 your 连用，作为公爵，公爵夫人或大主教的头衔或称谓的形式
Music An embellishment such as an appoggiatura or a trill.
【音乐】 装饰音：装饰音，如倚音或颤音
v.tr.（及物动词）
graced,grac.ing,grac.es
To honor or favor:
使…增光：使…荣耀或施恩：
例句：
You grace our table with your presence.
你的到来使我们的台面增添了光彩

To give beauty, elegance, or charm to.
使…优美：赋予美丽，优雅或魅力
Music To embellish with grace notes.
【音乐】 缀以装饰音

<习惯用语>in the bad graces of
Out of favor with.
为人所厌恶
in the good graces of
In favor with.
为人所喜爱
with bad grace
In a grudging manner.
勉强地
with good grace
In a willing manner.
欣然地
来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin gr3tia
源自 拉丁语 gr3tia
from gr3tus [pleasing] * see g wer…- 2
源自 gr3tus [使人高兴的] *参见 g wer…- 2