beauty
/ˈbju:tɪ; `bjutɪ/ n
1 [U] combination of qualities that give pleasure to the senses (esp to the eye or ear) or to the mind 美
the beauty of the sunset, of her singing, of poetry 日落、她的歌喉、诗作之美
She was a woman of great beauty. 她曾经是个大美人.
[attrib 作定语]
a beauty competition/contest, ie one in which judges decide on the most beautiful competitor 选美会.
2 [C]
(a) person or thing that is beautiful 美丽的人或事物
She was a famous beauty in her youth. 她年轻时是个有名的美人.
That new car is an absolute beauty. 那辆新车漂亮极了.
(b) fine specimen; excellent example 极好的样品; 范例
Look at these moths: here's a beauty. 请看这些蛾子: 这是一个珍品.
That last goal was a beauty. 最後进去的那个球真漂亮.
(c) pleasing or attractive feature 极具魅力或吸引力的特色
The beauty of living in California is that the weather is so good. 在加利福尼亚居住的好处就在於气候宜人.
The machine needs very little attention -- that's the beauty of it. 那机器不用怎样看管--好就好在这里.
3 (idm 习语) beauty is only skin `deep (saying 谚) outward appearance is less important than hidden or inner qualities 美貌只是一层皮（外表没有隐蔽的或内在的素质那麽重要）.