airs and graces

名词 n.
/ˌɛəz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/    /ˌɛɚz‿n̩ ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour. derogatory,plural,plural-only
    — He made a thouſand uggly Faces, / VVhich (as ſometimes in Ladies caſes) / VVere all deſign'd for Airs and Graces.
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