beauty
Meaning: The quality of being pleasing to the senses; a beautiful person or thing
Beauty refers to the quality that gives pleasure to the senses or mind, especially through visual appearance. It can describe people, nature, art, or abstract things. The phrase 'the beauty of it' refers to the most attractive or advantageous aspect of something.
Examples
- The natural beauty of the Lake District attracts millions of visitors. 湖区的自然美景吸引了数百万游客。La belleza natural del Distrito de los Lagos atrae a millones de visitantes.湖水地方の自然の美しさは何百万人もの観光客を引き付けています。호수 지방의 자연의 아름다움은 수백만 명의 방문객을 끌어들입니다.
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 情人眼里出西施。La belleza está en los ojos del que mira.美は見る人の目の中にあります。아름다움은 보는 사람의 눈에 달려 있습니다.
- The beauty of this plan is its simplicity. 这个计划的妙处在于它的简单性。La belleza de este plan es su simplicidad.この計画の素晴らしさはそのシンプルさにあります。이 계획의 장점은 그 단순함에 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Anglo-French 'beute', from Old French 'biauté' meaning 'beauty, handsomeness', from Vulgar Latin 'bellitatem' (beauty), from Latin 'bellus' (pretty, handsome, fine). Related to 'belle', 'embellish', and Italian 'bella'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
The phrase 'beauty is only skin deep' dates back to the 17th century, reminding us that physical beauty is superficial and character matters more. The opposite idea, that beauty reflects inner goodness, was common in ancient Greece.
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