Definition of scenery

scenerynoun

phong cảnh

/ˈsiːnəri//ˈsiːnəri/

The word "scenery" originated from the Old French word "escene," which meant "scene" or "play." It was originally used to refer to the backdrops and stage settings in theaters. As people started to explore and travel more in the 17th and 18th centuries, they began to appreciate the beauty of natural landscapes. This prompted artists and poets to use the term "scenery" to refer to the natural scenes and landscapes they encountered during their travels. At first, the term was used to describe expansive vistas and grand vistas, but it eventually came to encompass any natural landscape or panoramic view, whether it be a mountain vista or a city skyline. The use of the word "scenery" took on a new meaning in the mid-19th century with the rise of landscape painting as an art form. Artists like J.M.W. Turner and Caspar David Friedrich used the term to describe their scenes of nature, which they considered to be works of art in their own right. Today, the word "scenery" continues to be used in a variety of contexts, from describing the backdrop of a movie to referring to the natural scenery of a city or town. Its origins in theater and the arts continue to be a reminder of its rich history and ongoing evolution.

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the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at

các đặc điểm tự nhiên của một khu vực, chẳng hạn như núi, thung lũng, sông và rừng, khi bạn nghĩ về sự hấp dẫn của chúng khi nhìn vào

Example:
  • The scenery is magnificent.

    Phong cảnh thật tráng lệ.

  • to enjoy the scenery

    để thưởng thức phong cảnh

Extra examples:
  • For a complete change of scenery, take a ferry out to one of the islands.

    Để thay đổi hoàn toàn cảnh quan, hãy đi phà tới một trong những hòn đảo.

  • The hotel lies amid spectacular mountain scenery.

    Khách sạn nằm giữa khung cảnh núi non hùng vĩ.

  • The river passes through a rich variety of scenery.

    Con sông đi qua nhiều cảnh quan phong phú.

  • We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.

    Chúng tôi dừng lại trên đèo để ngắm cảnh.

the painted background that is used to represent natural features or buildings on a theatre stage

nền sơn được sử dụng để thể hiện các đặc điểm tự nhiên hoặc các tòa nhà trên sân khấu nhà hát

Example:
  • That table is part of the scenery for Act 2.

    Chiếc bàn đó là một phần khung cảnh của Màn 2.

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