galleries

IPA/ˈɡæl.ər.i/
KK[ɡˈælɚiz]IPA/ˈɡæl.ɚ.i/

galleries — noun

  • galleriessingular
  • galleriesesplural

1. A room, building, or business where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks ar

1.名詞A2
釋義

A room, building, or business where paintings, sculptures, and other artworks are displayed for the public to see or buy.

例句

The gallery on Zhongshan North Road is showing a new collection of watercolour paintings.

showing a collection of + [art form]

Adisa bought a small oil painting from a gallery near the riverside market.

同義詞
  • museum

    Broader institution preserving historical, scientific, or cultural objects; a gallery focuses specifically on visual art.

  • exhibition space

    Temporary or purpose-built area for displays; a gallery is a more permanent venue.

  • showroom

    Displays products for sale (cars, furniture), not artworks.

文法句型

a/the + gallery

gallery + of + [art form/artist]

art + gallery

用法筆記

Commonly appears as 'art gallery'. A gallery that sells art is called a 'commercial gallery'; one that does not is often called a 'public gallery'.

常見錯誤

❌I visited a gallery of natural history.
✅I visited a museum of natural history.
💡'Gallery' usually refers to an art exhibition space, not a science or history museum.

2. A raised platform or balcony along the walls inside a large room, such as a chur

2.名詞B2
釋義

A raised platform or balcony along the walls inside a large room, such as a church, courtroom, or concert hall, that allows more people to watch an event from an upper level.

例句

The public gallery in the courtroom was full of people waiting for the judge's decision.

public gallery in the courtroom

Asher could see the whole hall clearly from his seat in the upstairs gallery.

同義詞
  • balcony

    Projects forward from a wall; a gallery is often along the side or back and may be longer and narrower.

  • mezzanine

    An intermediate floor between main floors, not necessarily raised seating along walls.

文法句型

the + gallery

in + the + gallery

public + gallery

用法筆記

Often called 'the public gallery' in courtrooms. In churches, this was traditionally where the choir or organist sat.

3. The top level of a theatre where the seats cost the least money.

3.名詞B2
釋義

The top level of a theatre where the seats cost the least money.

例句

Eve bought the cheapest tickets and sat right at the back of the top gallery.

top gallery

From the top gallery, the stage looked very small and far away.

from the top gallery, [something] looked [adjective]

同義詞
  • upper balcony

    More common in US English for the highest seating level.

  • the gods

    Informal British term for the highest, cheapest seats in a theatre.

反義詞
  • stalls

    The lowest, most expensive seating area near the stage.

文法句型

the + gallery

in + the + gallery

top + gallery

用法筆記

In British theatres, this is sometimes informally called 'the gods'. The US equivalent is often 'the upper balcony'.

4. A section of a website, app, or smartphone where digital images or photographs a

4.名詞B1
釋義

A section of a website, app, or smartphone where digital images or photographs are stored and displayed as a group.

例句

Élise created an online gallery to share her travel photos with friends and family.

online gallery for sharing photos

The wedding photographer posted the pictures in a password-protected gallery on her website.

同義詞
  • photo album

    Can be physical or digital; 'gallery' is specifically digital and often online.

  • portfolio

    A curated selection of professional work; a gallery may be less selective.

文法句型

photo + gallery

online + gallery

gallery + of + [photos/images]

用法筆記

On smartphones, this is usually a built-in app simply called 'Gallery'. On websites, 'photo gallery' or 'image gallery' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌I saved the document in my phone gallery.
✅I saved the document in my phone files.
💡The gallery is for photos and images, not documents.

5. A covered passage supported by a row of arches or pillars, typically running alo

5.名詞C1
釋義

A covered passage supported by a row of arches or pillars, typically running alongside a building's outer wall.

例句

The monastery has a long stone gallery that connects the kitchen to the dining room.

gallery that connects [room A] to [room B]

Rania walked through the cool gallery to reach the garden behind the house.

同義詞
  • colonnade

    A row of columns supporting a roof; a gallery specifically has a covered walkway aspect.

  • arcade

    A series of arches, often with shops; a gallery is narrower and more utilitarian.

  • cloister

    A covered walkway in a monastery, usually around a courtyard — a specific type of gallery.

文法句型

the + gallery

covered + gallery

stone/wooden + gallery

用法筆記

Typically found in older or traditional buildings such as monasteries, palaces, or university colleges. Less common in everyday conversation.