land·scape

noun

/ˈlændskeɪp/

Idioms

[countable, usually singular] everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country（陆上，尤指乡村的）风景，景色
- the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape具有典型英格兰风景特征的森林与田野
- an urban landscape都市景观
- the bleak/barren/rugged landscape of the area那个地区荒芜的景观／贫瘠的土地／崎岖的地貌
- The mountains dominate the landscape.重峦叠嶂是那里主要的景色。
Synonyms country
countrylandscape ▪ countryside ▪ terrain ▪ land ▪ sceneryThese are all words for areas away from towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms.
country (often the country) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features:
She lives in the country.她住在乡下。
an area of wooded country树木覆盖的乡村地区
landscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country:
This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape.这种林地与田野的格局是典型的英格兰乡村景色。
countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms. Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area: a little village in the French countryside. terrain (formal) land. Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc: The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain. land (usually the land) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities:
Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities.许多较年轻的人陆续离开农村到城市去找工作。
scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at:
We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.我们在山口停下来欣赏风景。
Patterns
- mountainous/mountain/wild/rugged country/landscape/countryside/terrain/scenery
- beautiful/glorious/dramatic country/landscape/countryside/scenery
- open country/landscape/countryside/terrain/land
- rolling country/landscape/countryside
- to protect the landscape/countryside/land
Wordfinder
- barren
- fertile
- landscape
- lush
- mountainous
- rolling
- rugged
- undulating
- volcanic
- wooded
Extra Examples
- Rocks of all sizes dotted the landscape.大小不一的岩石点缀着风景。
- The power station dominates the landscape.发电站高高耸立，俯瞰整片风景。
- an urban landscape of factories and skyscrapers由工厂和摩天大楼构成的城市景象
- the dramatic landscape of the desert壮美的沙漠风光
- the need to conserve the rural landscape保护乡村风景的需要
- The landscape of this region is dominated by two large volcanoes.该地区的景观以两座大型火山为主。
- The impact of farming on the natural landscape has increased greatly.农业对自然景观的影响大大增加。
Topics Geographyb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- barren
- bleak
- desolate
- …
verb + landscape
- conserve
- preserve
- protect
- …
landscape + noun
- architect
- gardener
- architecture
- …
[countable, uncountable] a painting of a view of the countryside; this style of painting乡村风景画；乡村风景画的风格
- an artist famous for his landscapes以风景画闻名的画家
- She specializes in landscapes.她擅长风景画。
- a landscape painter/painting风景画家；风景画
Collocations Fine arts
Fine artsCreating art
- make a work of art/a drawing/a sketch/a sculpture/a statue/engravings/etchings/prints
- do an oil painting/a self-portrait/a line drawing/a rough sketch
- create a work of art/an artwork/paintings and sculptures
- produce paintings/portraits/oil sketches/his most celebrated work/a series of prints
- paint a picture/landscape/portrait/mural/in oils/in watercolours/(US English) in watercolors/on canvas
- draw a picture/a portrait/a cartoon/a sketch/a line/a figure/the human form/in charcoal/in ink
- sketch a preliminary drawing/a figure/a shape
- carve a figure/an image/a sculpture/an altarpiece/reliefs/a block of wood
- sculpt a portrait bust/a statue/an abstract figure
- etch a line/a pattern/a design/a name into the glass
- mix colours/(US English) colors/pigments/paints
- add/apply thin/thick layers of paint/colour/(US English) color/pigment
- use oil pastels/charcoal/acrylic paint/a can of spray paint
- work in bronze/ceramics/stone/oils/pastels/watercolour/a wide variety of media
Describing art
- paint/depict a female figure/a biblical scene/a pastoral landscape/a domestic interior
- depict/illustrate a traditional/mythological/historical/religious theme
- create an abstract composition/a richly textured surface/a distorted perspective
- paint dark/rich/skin/flesh tones
- use broad brush strokes/loose brushwork/vibrant colours/a limited palette/simple geometric forms
- develop/adopt/paint in a stylized manner/an abstract style
Showing and selling art
- commission an altarpiece/a bronze bust of somebody/a portrait/a religious work/an artist to paint something
- frame a painting/portrait
- hang art/a picture/a painting
- display/exhibit modern art/somebody’s work/a collection/original artwork/drawings/sculptures/a piece/a painting
- be displayed/hung in a gallery/museum
- install/place a sculpture in/at/on something
- erect/unveil a bronze/marble/life-size statue
- hold/host/mount/open/curate/see an exhibition (especially British English)/(North American English usually) an exhibit
- be/go on (British English) exhibition/(North American English) exhibit
- feature/promote/showcase a conceptual artist/contemporary works
- collect African art/modern British paintings/Japanese prints
- restore/preserve a fresco/great works of art
compare townscapeTopics Artc1
[countable, usually singular] the characteristic features of an area of activity风貌；景象
- We can expect changes in the political landscape.我们等着看政治舞台上的变化吧。
- Their songs altered the landscape of popular music.他们的歌曲改变了流行乐坛的格局。
Extra Examples
- The political landscape of the country has changed since unemployment rose.自从失业率上升以来，该国的政治形势起了变化。
- We need to adapt more rapidly to the changing economic landscape overseas.我们应该更快地适应海外不断变化的经济形势。
- The magazine aims to provide a new perspective on the contemporary cultural landscape.该杂志旨在提供当代文化景观的新视角。
[uncountable] (used especially before another noun) the way of printing a document in which the top of the page is one of the longer sides（文件的）横向打印格式
- Select the landscape option when printing the file.打印文件时选择横向打印格式选项。
compare portrait (3)Topics Computersc2

Word Originlate 16th cent. (denoting a picture of scenery): from Middle Dutch lantscap, from land ‘land’ + scap (equivalent of -ship).

Idioms

a blot on the landscape

an object, especially an ugly building, that makes a place less beautiful影响景观的物体（尤指丑陋建筑物）
- The power station is a blot on the landscape.那个发电厂把景致都破坏了。