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单词 beauty
释义 beauty
n. (pl. -ies)
  1. a a combination of qualities such as shape, colour, etc., that pleases the aesthetic senses, esp. the sight. b a combination of qualities that pleases the intellect or moral sense (the beauty of the argument).
  2. colloq. a an excellent specimen (what a beauty!). b an attractive feature; an advantage (that's the beauty of it!).
  3. a beautiful woman.
Phrases and idioms
beauty is only skin-deep a pleasing appearance is not a guide to character. beauty parlour (or salon) an establishment in which massage, manicure, hairdressing, make-up, etc., are offered to women. beauty queen the woman judged most beautiful in a competition. beauty sleep sleep before midnight, supposed to be health-giving. beauty spot
  1. a place known for its beauty.
  2. a small natural or artificial mark such as a mole on the face, considered to enhance another feature. beauty treatment cosmetic treatment received in a beauty parlour.
Etymology: ME f. AF beut{eacute}, OF bealt{eacute}, beaut{eacute}, ult. f. L (as BEAU)
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