
Definitions
n. The quality of being pleasing to see, hear, or experience.
美;美丽
n. A particularly useful or attractive feature of something.
妙处;优点
Example
We stopped to admire the beauty of the lake.
我们停下来欣赏湖泊的美景。
Protecting the natural beauty of coastal areas can support tourism while preserving valuable habitats for wildlife.
保护沿海地区的自然美景既能促进旅游业,也能保全珍贵的野生动物栖息地。
Collocations
- natural beauty
- outstanding beauty
- the beauty of something
Word family
- beautiful (adj.)
- beautifully (adv.)
- beautify (v.)
- beautification (n.)
Synonyms
- loveliness
Antonyms
- ugliness
Usage tip
表示“美”通常不可数;the beauty of也指妙处。
FAQ
- What does beauty mean?
- The quality of being pleasing to see, hear, or experience. A particularly useful or attractive feature of something.
- How is beauty pronounced?
- UK /ˈbjuːti/, US /ˈbjuːti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.