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poetry

UK //ˈpəʊɪtri//US //ˈpoʊətri//

词源

源自中古英语 'poetrie',来自古法语 'poetrie',最终源自拉丁语 'poetria',意为'诗人的艺术'。

noun

❶ 诗歌,一种通过韵律、节奏和意象表达情感和思想的文学形式,通常比散文更浓缩和富有表现力。

“She writes beautiful poetry about nature and love.”

(她写关于自然和爱情的优美诗歌。)

“Reading poetry can help you understand deep emotions.”

(阅读诗歌可以帮助你理解深刻的情感。)

同义词:verse, poem, lyrics, rhyme, sonnet

常见短语

poetry in motion — 形容某人或某物动作优美流畅,像诗歌一样富有韵律和美感。

“The dancer's performance was like poetry in motion.”

(那位舞者的表演就像流动的诗歌。)