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landscape

UK //ˈlændskeɪp//US //ˈlændskeɪp//

词源

源自荷兰语 'landschap'(意为‘地区、领土’),16世纪进入英语,最初指绘画中的风景描绘,后扩展为泛指自然或人造的陆地景色。

noun

❶ 指一片自然或人工形成的陆地景色,包括山川、河流、植被等元素构成的整体视觉画面。

“The landscape of the countryside was breathtaking.”

(乡村的风景令人叹为观止。)

“She painted a beautiful landscape of the mountains.”

(她画了一幅美丽的山景画。)

❶ 比喻某个领域或行业的整体状况或形势,常用于描述政治、经济或社会背景。

“The political landscape has shifted significantly in recent years.”

(近年来政治格局发生了显著变化。)

“The digital landscape is constantly evolving.”

(数字领域在不断演变。)

同义词:scenery, view, terrain, vista, panorama

verb

❶ 对土地或花园进行美化或改造,使其更具观赏性或功能性。

“They decided to landscape their backyard with flowers and shrubs.”

(他们决定用鲜花和灌木美化后院。)

“The city is landscaping the park to make it more attractive.”

(城市正在美化公园,使其更具吸引力。)

同义词:beautify, design, arrange, cultivate, plant

常见短语

landscape painting — 指以自然风景为主题的绘画作品,通常描绘山川、田野、河流等自然元素。

“He specializes in landscape painting and often works outdoors.”

(他专攻风景画,经常在户外创作。)

landscape architecture — 指设计和规划户外空间的专业领域,包括公园、花园、城市广场等公共区域的设计。

“She studied landscape architecture to design beautiful public spaces.”

(她学习景观设计以打造美丽的公共空间。)