poetry
/ˈpəuɪtrɪ; `poɪtrɪ/ n[U]
1 poems collectively or in general 诗（总称）
epic, lyric, dramatic, pastoral, symbolist, etc poetry 史诗、 抒情诗、 戏剧诗、 田园诗、 象徵派的诗
Dryden's poetry 德莱顿的诗
[attrib 作定语]
a poetry book 诗集
a poetry reading 诗歌朗诵会. Cf 参看 prose, verse.
2 (approv 褒) aesthetically pleasing quality 诗意; 美感
a ballet dancer with poetry in every movement 动作皆富诗意的芭蕾舞演员
the poetry of motion, eg in ballet or some forms of athletics 动作的优美（如芭蕾舞或某些体育动作）.