adj.庄严的;堂皇的;高贵的
adv.庄严地;堂皇地
The stately mansion crested the hill. 庄严的大厦位于山顶。
Burglars ransacked the stately home. 盗贼洗劫了这所富丽堂皇的住宅。
Her gestures and movements were distinguished by a noble and stately grace. 她的举动和姿势也很出色,显示一种高贵和端庄的魅力。
用作副词 (adv.)Swift and stately she moved away through the dusk. 她迅速而庄严地从暮色中离去。