grand
/grænd; ɡrænd/ adj
(-er, -est)
1 magnificent; splendid; big; of great importance (also in names of places, buildings, etc) 宏伟的; 壮丽的; 大的; 伟大的; 重大的（也用於地名、 建筑物名等）
We dined in grand style. 我们的宴会非常隆重.
It's not a very grand house, just a little cottage. 那不是深宅大院, 只不过是个小农舍.
a grand occasion, procession 盛大的场面、 浩浩荡荡的队伍
make a grand entry/exit, eg on the stage, in a way that attracts the attention of everyone 隆重登场[退场]（如在舞台上）
the Grand Canyon 科罗拉多大峡谷 * The Grand Hotel 大旅馆.
2 (usu derog 通常作贬义) dignified; imposing; proud; self-important 尊严的; 威严的; 骄傲的; 自负的
put on a grand air/manner, ie pretend to be important 摆出一副了不起的样子[架势]
make a grand gesture, ie a generous act intended to make a great impression 故作豪爽的举动（旨在给人以好印象）
She loves to play the grand lady. 她喜爱装扮贵妇人.
3 (dated infml or Irish 旧, 口或爱尔兰) very fine; excellent 极好的; 美妙的
It's grand weather! 天气真好!
It's a grand day today! 今天是个好天!
I feel grand, ie very well. 我觉得好极了.
have a grand (ie very enjoyable) time 过得很愉快
You've done a grand job. 你干得很出色.
4 Grand [attrib 作定语]
(used in the title of very high-ranking people 用作对官阶很高的人的尊称)
The Grand Vizier 大维齐（穆斯林国家旧时的首席大臣）.
5 (idm 习语) a/the ,grand old `man (of sth) man long and highly respected in a particular field 元老, 老前辈（某一领域中长期备受尊敬的人）
the grand old man of the English theatre 英国戏剧泰斗. grand, n
1 (pl unchanged 复数不变) (sl 俚) $1000; 1000 1000美元; 1000英镑
It'll cost you 50 grand! 那要5万元!
2 grand piano 大钢琴; 平台式钢琴
a concert grand 音乐会用的大钢琴.