saving grace

短语

n. 可取之处, 长处

词形变化

saving graces 复数 saving graces

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A redeeming quality or factor.

    可数 不可数

    For all his treachery and deception, he had one saving grace: good manners.

  2. 2.

    God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation.

    可数 不可数 宗教

词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

grace state of grace

上位词 2

state characteristic