po·et·ry /ˈpəʊɪtrɪ/ n. 1. [总称]诗，诗篇；韵文，诗体文 a collection of poetry 一本诗集 recite poetry 朗诵诗篇 2. 作诗技巧；诗歌艺术(或理论、结构) Shakespeare and Milton were masters of English poetry. 莎士比亚和弥尔顿是英国诗歌的艺术大师。 3. 诗的特征，诗的意境；诗一般的感受；诗一般美的事物 the poetry of dance 舞蹈中的诗意 Disordered syntax certainly doesn't ensure poetry. 句法混乱肯定成不了诗。 I am full of poetry tonight. 今晚我诗兴大发。