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stately

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++state·ly /ˈsteɪtli/ adjective  1 SLOWdone slowly and with a lot of ceremony 缓慢而庄严的;正式的 the stately progress of the procession 游行队伍缓慢而庄严的行进2 GOOD/EXCELLENTimpressive in style and size 雄伟的;高贵的;堂皇的 stately buildings 宏伟的建筑stateliness noun [uncountable]
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statelyThe frontage was stately and symmetrical, promising similar qualities within.She turned and walked back in the same stately manner as before.a stately old houseEven more stately pleasure domes were being built in Newport.The stately stone gate piers of the Bishop's Palace confronted them.The long, flowing manes and tails were like silk and their high-stepping stately walk was a delight to watch.
state·ly adjectiveChineseSyllable
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stately
stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adjective
1. done slowly and with a lot of ceremony:
    the stately progress of the procession
2. impressive in style and size:
    stately buildings
—stateliness noun [uncountable]


state·lyBrE /ˈsteɪtli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsteɪtli/ 🔊 adjectiveimpressive in size, appearance or manner 宏大的;壮观的;气宇不凡的;仪态高贵的 SYN majestic an avenue of stately chestnut trees两边有雄伟高大栗树的林荫道a tall, stately woman仪态高贵的高个子女人slow, formal and elegant 缓慢庄严的;优雅从容的a stately dance缓慢优雅的舞蹈The procession made its stately progress through the streets of the city. 游行队伍缓慢而庄严地穿过城市的街道。🔊🔊 state·li·ness BrE /ˈsteɪtlinəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsteɪtlinəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]