| 单词 | change of scene |
| 释义 | > as lemmaschange of scene change of scene n. the action or fact of moving to different surroundings, esp. in order to restore or improve one's mental or physical well being; (now more usually) an instance of such a change; = change of scenery n. at scenery n. Phrases 1.In early use not a fixed collocation. ΚΠ ?1792 I. Pigot Let. in A. Leslie Mrs. Fitzherbert (1960) ix. 87 She says her spirits are so damped and her nerves so bad, she must go out to..soothe her mind by change of scene and country. 1815 T. S. Surr Magic of Wealth II. 260 Its half the pleasure of going to these sort of places.—If one comes by the way of getting a change of scene like, and a little recreation from the shop. 1824 Scenes & Thoughts 14 My tender parents..proposed that I should go some little excursion, hoping that change of scene would complete my re-establishment. 1889 Harper's Mag. July 234/1 Papa Graystone vowed that the lovely invalid should have change of air, change of scene, and repose without a moment's delay—now—instantly. 1934 A. Huxley Let. 5 Mar. (1969) 378 I feel in need of a change of scene, being stickily entangled in a novel I can't quite find a satisfactory machinery for. 1988 H. Thomas Klara (1990) li. 255 Charlie Grew decided that he needed a change of scene. 2000 N.Y. Times 31 Dec. v. 11/1 She..seems to know what city dwellers most need: a total change of scene, a chance to slow down, let go and, as the Jamaicans say, cool out. < as lemmas |
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