elegantly
gb/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/ us/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
B2
英语
义项
0 个义项
adverb
B2
property
1
in a stylish, graceful way
In a beautiful and stylish way.
用法模式：
[someone] is elegantly dressed / [something] is elegantly designed
常见错误：
Don’t use it for something only expensive; it means tasteful and graceful, not just costly.
近义词
stylishly (Focuses more on fashion and style than grace.)
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gracefully (Focuses more on smooth movement than visual taste.)
反义词
clumsily (Opposite in terms of movement and control.)
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awkwardly (Opposite in terms of ease and naturalness.)
搭配
elegantly dressed
|elegantly designed
|elegantly decorated
|elegantly furnished
|elegantly styled
|elegantly made
|elegantly tailored
|elegantly simple
|elegantly proportioned
|elegantly curved
主题
appearance
|fashion
|arts
|movement
例句
- She entered the room elegantly, greeting everyone with a calm smile.
- The hotel lobby is elegantly decorated with soft lighting and modern art.
- A narrow staircase curved elegantly up to the second floor.
学习者例句
- She was elegantly dressed for the wedding.
- The room was elegantly designed.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a refined, polite way
In a polite and refined way.
用法模式：
[someone] speaks/responds/handles [something] elegantly
常见错误：
Not the same as 'politely' in all cases; it suggests skill and good taste, not only politeness.
近义词
refinedly (Emphasizes refinement; less common in everyday English.)
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graciously (Adds warmth and generosity, not just taste.)
反义词
crudely (Opposite in terms of refinement and tact.)
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rudely (Opposite in terms of politeness.)
搭配
elegantly phrased
|elegantly expressed
|elegantly put
|elegantly handled
|elegantly resolved
|elegantly avoided
|elegantly delivered
|elegantly explained
主题
communication
|social
|behavior
例句
- He elegantly changed the subject without embarrassing anyone.
- She declined the offer elegantly, thanking them for their time.
- The speaker elegantly summarized the main points in two minutes.
学习者例句
- He answered the question elegantly.
- She explained it elegantly.
adverb
C1
property
3
in a simple, clever way
In a clever way that is simple and effective.
用法模式：
[something] elegantly solves/explains [a problem]
常见错误：
Common in tech/science: it does not mean 'beautiful-looking' here, but 'neat and efficient'.
近义词
neatly (Suggests tidiness and efficiency; less emphasis on beauty.)
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ingeniously (Emphasizes creativity; may be more complex than elegant.)
反义词
clunkily (Opposite in terms of smoothness and efficiency.)
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messily (Opposite in terms of clarity and simplicity.)
搭配
elegantly solves
|elegantly demonstrates
|elegantly explains
|elegantly proves
|elegantly simple
|elegantly efficient
|elegantly structured
|elegantly minimal
|elegantly coded
|elegantly written
主题
education
|technology
|problem_solving
|science
例句
- This algorithm elegantly solves the problem with very little code.
- The article elegantly explains a complex idea using a single example.
- They elegantly reduced the steps from five to two.
学习者例句
- This plan elegantly solves the problem.
语法
相关表达
elegantly designed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
designed with tasteful style
Made with a very nice, stylish design.
例句
- The chair is elegantly designed and surprisingly comfortable.
- They sell elegantly designed notebooks and pens.
- The new logo is elegantly designed, with clean lines and subtle color.
elegantly dressed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wearing stylish clothes
Wearing very nice, stylish clothes.
例句
- Everyone was elegantly dressed for the gala.
- She arrived elegantly dressed in a black suit.
- The guests were elegantly dressed but not overdressed.
elegantly furnished
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli fˈɚnɪʃt/
fixed phrase
furnished with tasteful style
With furniture that looks very nice and stylish.
例句
- The apartment is small but elegantly furnished.
- We stayed in an elegantly furnished room overlooking the garden.
- Her office was elegantly furnished with light wood and soft fabrics.
elegantly put
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli pˈʊt/
fixed phrase
said tactfully and well
Said in a very good and polite way.
例句
- ‘We need to rethink our strategy’ is elegantly put.
- That was elegantly put, and I agree with your main point.
- He described the problem, elegantly put, as a lack of trust.
elegantly simple
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
simple in a pleasing way
Very simple, but in a very good way.
例句
- The interface is elegantly simple, with just a few clear options.
- Her solution was elegantly simple and worked immediately.
- It’s an elegantly simple explanation of a difficult topic.