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grand/ɡrænd/ adj. & n.●adj. 1a splendid, magnificent, imposing, dignified 宏伟的;壮丽的;雄伟的,庄重的 b solemn or lofty in conception, execution, or expression; noble 庄严的;崇高的;尊贵的 2 main; of chief importance 主要的;(最)重要的 grand staircase 主楼梯; grand entrance 大门 3 (作 Grand) of the highest rank, esp. in official titles (尤指官衔)最高的 Grand Cross 大十字勋章; Grand Vizier 大维齐尔; Grand Inquisitor 宗教法庭大法官 4 colloq. excellent, enjoyable [口]好的;快乐的 had a grand time 玩得很开心; in grand condition 优越的条件 5 belonging to high society; displaying opulence 上流社会的;豪华的 the grand folk at the big house 大家庭中的祖父母辈家属; grand affair 大事件 6 (in comb. 用于复合词) in names of family relationships, denoting the second degree of ascent or descent (在家属关系名称中)表示“隔一代的” granddaughter 孙女;外孙女 7 (作 Grand) (in French phrases or imitations 用于法语短语或模仿) great 大的;伟大的 Grand Monarch 伟大的君主(法王路易十四); Grand Hotel 大旅馆 8 Law serious, important (cf. 参见 COMMON adj. 9, PETTY 4) 【法律】严重的;重大的 grand larceny 大盗窃罪 ●n. 1 = GRAND PIANO 2 (pl. same 单复同) (usu. in 通常用 pl.) slang a thousand dollars or pounds [俚语]1000 美元(英镑) □ grandly adv.□ grandness n.[Middle English via Anglo-French graunt, Old French grant from Latin grandis ‘full-grown’] |