sur·round·ings
noun/səˈraʊndɪŋz/
/səˈraʊndɪŋz/
[plural]- everything that is around or near somebody/something
环境 - to work in pleasant surroundings
在愉快的环境中工作 - The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings.
这些建筑物设计巧妙，与周围环境浑然一体。
Synonyms environmentenvironmentsetting ▪ surroundings ▪ backgroundThese are all words for the type of place in which somebody/something exists or is located.environment the conditions in a place that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/something:- An unhappy home environment can affect children’s behaviour.
不幸的家庭环境可能对孩子的行为造成影响。 - a pleasant working environment
令人愉快的工作环境
- The island provided an idyllic setting for the concert.
这岛为音乐会提供了优美的田园布景。
- The huts blend in perfectly with their surroundings.
这些棚屋与周围的环境浑然一体，非常和谐。
- The mountains in the background were capped with snow.
远处的山峦白雪覆盖。
- in (a/an) environment/setting/surroundings
- (a/an) new/unfamiliar environment/setting/surroundings
- somebody/something’s immediate environment/surroundings
- (a) dramatic setting/background
Extra Examples- We spent the afternoon relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of my parents' home.
我们在父母家优美的环境中休息了一下午。 - animals living in their natural surroundings
在自然环境中生存的动物 - classic French cuisine served amid elegant surroundings
优雅环境中的经典法国美食 - His paintings try to capture the beauty of the surroundings.
他的画试图捕捉周围环境的美。 - People should have a say about what happens in their immediate surroundings.
人们应该对周围环境发生的事情有发言权。 - She was not aware of her surroundings for a while.
过了一会儿，她才注意到周围的环境。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- beautiful
- elegant
- idyllic
- …
- adapt to
- be in harmony with
- blend into
- …
- amid… surroundings
- in…surroundings
- the beauty of the surroundings
- to work in pleasant surroundings