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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]Examples from the Corpusstately• The frontage was stately and symmetrical, promising similar qualities within.• She turned and walked back in the same stately manner as before.• a stately old house• Even 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 a slowly lot of with ceremony Corpus done and |