idyll
/ˈɪdɪl/ · /ˈaɪdəl/
CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7195 in the learning path
田园般的恬静生活
Definitions
n. A peaceful, happy experience, especially in the countryside.
田园般的恬静生活
n. A poem or short story describing peaceful country life.
田园诗；田园短篇
Example
Our summer idyll ended when the noisy builders arrived.
吵闹的建筑工人一来，我们宁静美好的夏日生活便结束了。
The rural idyll portrayed in tourism campaigns often overlooks the economic difficulties faced by farming communities.
旅游宣传中描绘的田园乐境往往忽视了农业社区面临的经济困难。
Collocations
- rural idyll
- summer idyll
- pastoral idyll
Word family
- idyllic (adj.)
- idyllically (adv.)
Usage tip
既可指田园诗，也常指田园般的恬静生活。
FAQ
- What does idyll mean?
- A peaceful, happy experience, especially in the countryside. A poem or short story describing peaceful country life.
- How is idyll pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪdɪl/, US /ˈaɪdəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
