scenery
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++sce·ne·ry /ˈsiːnəri/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 1 DNthe natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc 风景，景色 The best part of the trip was the fantastic scenery. 此次旅行最精彩之处就是那美妙绝伦的风景。► see thesaurus at country2. APTthe painted background, furniture etc used on a theatre stage 舞台布景 SYN setn COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + scenerybeautiful/lovelyThe scenery was beautiful and the people were really friendly.stunning (=very beautiful)We drove through some stunning scenery.spectacular/magnificent/wonderful etc (=very impressive)Tourists come for the winter sports and the spectacular scenery.dramatic (=unusual and impressive)Discover the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales on a guided walk.breathtaking (=very beautiful and impressive)The scenery is breathtaking, a unique combination of mountains, valleys, and lakes.mountain sceneryThis fascinating village is surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.coastal sceneryThe walk takes in some of Britain’s most breathtaking coastal scenery.verbsadmire the sceneryWe stopped to admire the scenery.enjoy/take in the scenery (=spend time looking at beautiful scenery)Relax with a glass of local wine while you take in the beautiful scenery.
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scenery• The train passes by some breathtaking scenery in the Canadian Rockies.• It's a very beautiful place where the friendly feel of the climbs reflects the gentle scenery.• Some of the most impressive scenery in Arizona, with hiking, camping and some great dirt-road driving.• We stayed in a peaceful Alpine village surrounded by magnificent scenery.• My apartment faces the rear and looks out on to a picturesque little bit of scenery.• The parents were eagerly discussing the scenery.• The skiing can be excellent, the scenery is beautiful and the whole experience unforgettable.• I could just look around and pretend I was the scenery.• The scenery changed dramatically above the treeline.sce·ne·ry noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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scenery
sce‧ne‧ry /ˈsiːnəri/
noun [uncountable]
1. the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc:
The best part of the trip was the fantastic scenery.
2. the painted background, furniture etc used on a theatre stage
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■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + scenery
▪beautiful/lovely The scenery was beautiful and the people were really friendly.
▪stunning (=very beautiful) We drove through some stunning scenery.
▪spectacular/magnificent/wonderful etc (=very impressive) Tourists come for the winter sports and the spectacular scenery.
▪dramatic (=unusual and impressive) Discover the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales on a guided walk.
▪breathtaking (=very beautiful and impressive) The scenery is breathtaking, a unique combination of mountains, valleys, and lakes.
▪mountain scenery This fascinating village is surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.
▪coastal scenery The walk takes in some of Britain’s most breathtaking coastal scenery.
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▪admire the scenery We stopped to admire the scenery.
▪enjoy/take in the scenery (=spend time looking at beautiful scenery) Relax with a glass of local wine while you take in the beautiful scenery.
▪ countryside noun [uncountable] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area: The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside. | The countryside changes in winter.
▪the country noun [singular] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc: Tired of city life, they moved to the country. | I've always wanted to live in the country.
▪landscape noun [countable usually singular] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere: The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape. | Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape.
▪scenery noun [uncountable] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive: New Zealand has some spectacular scenery.
▪wilderness noun [uncountable and countable] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed: Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests.
▪the bush noun [singular] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa: The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush.
▪rural adjective relating to the country: People are moving away from rural areas. | rural communities
sce‧ne‧ry /ˈsiːnəri/
noun [uncountable]1. the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc:
2. the painted background, furniture etc used on a theatre stage
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country (often the country ) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features（常作 the country）尤指具有自然特征的乡下、乡村 ：◆ She lives in the country. 她住在乡下。 ◆ an area of wooded country 树木覆盖的乡村地区 landscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country 尤指乡村的风景或景色 ：◆ This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape. 这种林地与田野的格局是典型的英格兰乡村景色。 countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms 指乡村、农村 NOTE Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area.* countryside 通常用于强调乡村地区的美丽或宁静 ：◆ a little village in the French countryside 法国乡间的小村庄 terrain ( land指地带、土地 NOTE Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc.* terrain 用于描述某地区的地形或地势 ：◆ The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain. 卡车在崎岖不平的地面上颠簸行进。 land (usually the land ) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities（通常作 the land）指与城镇相对的农村、农村生活方式 ：◆ Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities. 许多较年轻的人陆续离开农村到城市去找工作。 scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at 指自然风景、景色、风光 ：◆ We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery. 我们在山口停下来欣赏风景。
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mountainous/mountain/wild/rugged country/landscape/countryside/terrain/scenerybeautiful/glorious/dramatic country/landscape/countryside/sceneryopen country/landscape/countryside/terrain/landrolling country/landscape/countrysideto protect the landscape/countryside/land