gracious
adj
1 ~ (to sb) (of persons and behaviour) kind, polite and generous (esp to sb who is socially inferior) (指人及其行為)和善的, 有禮貌的, 大方的, (尤指)禮賢下士的
a gracious lady, hostess, etc 落落大方的女士, 女主人等
a gracious manner, reply, invitation, smile 殷勤的態度、 回覆、 邀請、 微笑
He was most gracious to everyone, smiling and thanking them. 他對大家彬彬有禮, 向他們微笑、 道謝.
It was gracious of the Queen to speak to the elderly patients. 女王和藹可親地慰問年老的病人.
2 [attrib 作定語]
(fml 文) (used as a polite term for royal people or their acts 用作對皇族及其行為的敬語)
her gracious Majesty the Queen 女王陛下
by gracious permission of Her Majesty 蒙女王陛下恩準.
3 ~ (to sb) (of God) merciful (指上帝)仁慈的
He is kind and gracious to all sinners who repent. 他對懺悔的罪人一概慈悲為懷.
4 [usu attrib 通常作定語]
marked by luxury, elegance and leisure 奢華的; 優美的; 雍容華貴的
gracious living 豪華的生活.
5 (dated 舊) (used in exclamations expressing surprise 用於感嘆句, 表示驚異)
Good(ness) gracious! 天哪! * Gracious me! 天哪!