graceful与elegant的辨析

这两个形容词区别如下：

Graceful （动作舒展流畅）优美的；优雅的；雅致的；或（尤指在困境中）得体的，有风度的

1. The dancers were all tall and graceful.

这些舞蹈演员都个子高高的，动作十分优雅。

2. He gave a graceful bow to the audience.

他优雅地向观众鞠了一躬。

3. He was charming, cheerful, and graceful under pressure.

他在重压之下依然开朗迷人，风度优雅。

Elegant （体态、气质）优美的；文雅的；或（衣服、地方及物品) 漂亮雅致的；陈设讲究的；精美的

4. She was tall and elegant.

她身材修长，文雅大方。

5. Jenney looked beautiful and elegant as always.

珍妮一如既往的美丽、温文尔雅。

6. an elegant dress; an elegant room/restaurant

高雅的连衣裙; 雅致的房间 / 餐厅

7. She brought in a tray heavy with elegant sandwiches, scones and cakes.

她端进来一只盘子，里面盛满了精美的三明治、烤饼和蛋糕。