poetry

IPA/ˈpəʊətri/
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poetry — 名詞

1. poems as a kind of writing, or the art of writing them.

1.名詞B1
釋義

詩歌

作為文類的詩與寫詩藝術

poems as a kind of writing, or the art of writing them.

例句

Naomi reads Japanese poetry on the train every morning.

Naomi 每天早上都在火車上讀日本詩歌。

read poetry + time expression

Our teacher asked us to write poetry about city life.

老師要我們寫以城市生活為題的詩。

write poetry about + topic

常見搭配
  • write poetry
  • read poetry
  • modern poetry
  • children's poetry
  • poetry by Neruda
同義詞
  • verse

    more literary and often stresses line form or rhythm

  • poems

    plain plural form when you mean separate works rather than the art form

  • literature

    much broader because it also includes prose, drama, and other writing

反義詞
  • prose

    ordinary writing that does not normally use poetic line form

文法句型

write poetry

read poetry

poetry by + writer

book of poetry

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Distinguish from poem: a poem is one piece of writing, while poetry refers to the art form or to poems as a group.

常見錯誤

She wrote a poetry for the school show.
She wrote a poem for the school show.
Use poem for one piece of writing; poetry is uncountable in this sense.

2. a special beauty or deep feeling that makes something seem like a poem.

2.名詞C1
釋義

詩意

像詩一樣的美感或情味

a special beauty or deep feeling that makes something seem like a poem.

例句

There was poetry in the old man's slow, careful hands.

那位老人的雙手動作緩慢又小心，帶著一種詩意。

there is poetry in + noun

The film finds poetry in empty streets after the rain.

那部電影在雨後的空街裡找到了詩意。

find poetry in + ordinary scene

常見搭配
  • the poetry of the moment
  • find poetry in silence
  • poetry in everyday life
  • lacked poetry
  • bring poetry to a scene
同義詞
  • beauty

    broader and does not always suggest deep feeling or artistic quality

  • lyricism

    often used for a graceful or musical quality in style, speech, or movement

  • grace

    focuses more on smoothness and elegance than emotional richness

反義詞
  • plainness

    suggests a lack of beauty, richness, or emotional effect

  • flatness

    emphasizes that something feels dull or without emotional life

文法句型

the poetry of + noun

poetry in + noun

find poetry in + noun

用法筆記

Often appears in patterns like the poetry of a place or find poetry in everyday things. It commonly describes quiet beauty in scenes, movement, or expression rather than written texts.

常見錯誤

The poem of the room came from the candlelight.
The poetry of the room came from the candlelight.
This sense names a quality of beauty, not one written piece.

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