belvedere

IPA/ˈbelvədɪə(r)/
KK[bˌɛlvədˈɪr]IPA/ˈbelvədɪr/

belvedere — noun

  • belvederesingular
  • belvederesplural

1. A small roofed structure placed on a raised spot in a park or garden, where peop

1.名詞B2
釋義

A small roofed structure placed on a raised spot in a park or garden, where people can sit and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

例句

From the belvedere on the hill, Hyun watched the sunset over the old town.

The Watanabe family have afternoon tea in their garden belvedere on warm days.

collocation: garden belvedere

同義詞
  • gazebo

    A garden shelter with open sides; less emphasis on being on a high spot for the view.

  • viewing platform

    A modern, often uncovered structure for looking at scenery, whereas a belvedere is a small building.

  • lookout

    Any high point used for watching, which could be a natural spot or a tower, not necessarily a garden building.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel room had a belvedere overlooking the city.
✅The hotel room had a balcony overlooking the city.
💡A belvedere is a small outdoor garden building, not a room or balcony inside a building.