romance
/rəʊˈmæns/ · /ˈroʊmæns/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #3267 in the learning path
恋爱；爱情；浪漫情调
Definitions
n. a loving relationship or the excitement and affection surrounding love
恋爱；爱情；浪漫情调
n. a story or film mainly about love
爱情小说；爱情电影
Example
Their romance began during a walking holiday in the mountains.
他们的恋情始于一次山间徒步假期。
Popular films often portray romance in idealised ways, which may shape young people's expectations of relationships.
流行电影常以理想化的方式描绘爱情，这可能影响年轻人对恋爱关系的期待。
Collocations
- a holiday romance
- a whirlwind romance
- a sense of romance
Word family
- romantic (adj.)
- romantically (adv.)
Usage tip
泛指爱情常不可数；指一段恋情或一部作品可数。
FAQ
- What does romance mean?
- a loving relationship or the excitement and affection surrounding love a story or film mainly about love
- How is romance pronounced?
- UK /rəʊˈmæns/, US /ˈroʊmæns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
