gracefully
adverb uk/ˈɡreɪs.fəl.i/ us/ˈɡreɪs.fəl.i/
(MOVEMENT)
优美地;优雅地;雅致地
in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way
He gracefully skis down the slopes. 他优雅地从山坡上滑下。
He was surrounded by a cheering crowd as he moved gracefully to the stage. 他优雅地走向舞台，被欢呼的人群所包围。
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- Ever wondered how cats can move so gracefully in the dark?
- As she told stories of her life, her hands gestured gracefully.
- silk dresses that moved gracefully around the body
(BEHAVIOUR)
得体地，体面地;有风度地
in a polite and pleasant way
She lost in three sets, and she didn't take defeat gracefully. 她打了三盘告负，并没有优雅地接受失败。
In this situation, they have to put pressure on him to gracefully step down. 在这种情况下，他们不得不向他施加压力，让他优雅地下台。
See: graceful
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- I prefer to grow old gracefully.
- Whether you handle criticism gracefully or make a big deal of it can make all the difference.
- They appeared on television recently talking about how their father gave up power gracefully.