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scenery
scen·er·y S0130000 (sē′nə-rē)n. pl. scen·er·ies 1. A view or views of natural features, especially in open country: enjoying the varied mountain scenery.2. Backdrops, hangings, furnishings, and other accessories on a theater stage or on a film or television set that represent the location of a scene.scenery (ˈsiːnərɪ) n, pl -eries1. the natural features of a landscape2. (Theatre) theatre the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc, used to represent a location in a theatre or studio[C18: from Italian scenario]scen•er•y (ˈsi nə ri)
n. 1. the general appearance of a place; all the features that give character to a landscape. 2. hangings, draperies, structures, etc., used on a stage to represent a locale or furnish decorative background. [1740–50; alter. of scenary, now obsolete Anglicized form of scenario, by assimilation of ending to -ery] scenery, scenic - Scenery was originally theatrical—"a stage depiction of nature"—and it came to be applied to nature itself; scenic first pertained to the theatre and meant "dramatic, theatrical."See also related terms for theatre.scene sight">sight view">view landscape">landscape scenery1. 'scene'The noun scene has several meanings. It can refer to a part of a play, film, or novel. Do you know the balcony scene from 'Romeo and Juliet'?It was like a scene from a Victorian novel.The scene of an accident or crime is the place where it happened. They were only a few miles from the scene of the crime.You can describe something as a scene of a particular kind when you are giving your impression of the things that are happening there at a particular time. I entered the room to be greeted by a scene of domestic tranquillity.The sun rose over a scene of terrible destruction.2. 'sight'You use sight to give your impression of the appearance of a particular thing or person. A volcano erupting is a spectacular sight.With his ragged clothes and thin face, he was a pitiful sight.You can use the plural form sights to refer to the interesting things that there are to see in a particular place. Did you have time to see the sights while you were in Moscow?A guide offered to show us the sights.There are some other nouns that are commonly used to refer to things that people see: 3. 'view'View is used to refer to what you can see from a window or high place. Her bedroom window looked out on to a superb view of London.From the top of the hill there is a fine view.4. 'landscape'The landscape is what you can see around you when you are travelling through an area of land. You can use this word whether the area is attractive or not. The landscape around here is very flat.The train passed through the industrial landscape of eastern Massachusetts.5. 'scenery'Scenery refers to what you see around you in an attractive part of the countryside. We stopped on the way to admire the scenery.I think Scotland has the most beautiful scenery in the world.Be Careful!
Scenery is an uncountable noun. Don't talk about 'sceneries' or 'a scenery'. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  scenery - the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night painting the scenery"scenebackcloth, backdrop, background - scenery hung at back of stageflat - scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage settingmasking piece, masking - scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seenset piece - a piece of scenery intended to stand alone as part of the stage settingstage set, set - representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; "the sets were meticulously authentic" | | 2. |  scenery - the appearance of a place locality, neck of the woods, neighborhood, neighbourhood, vicinity - a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality"; "he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood"; "I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods"landscape - an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single viewseascape - a view of the sea |
scenerynoun1. landscape, view, surroundings, outlook, terrain, vista Sometimes they just drive slowly down the lane enjoying the scenery.2. (Theatre) set, setting, backdrop, flats, décor, stage set, mise en scène (French) There was a break while the scenery was changed.scenerynounThe properties, backdrops, and other objects arranged for a dramatic presentation:mise en scène, scene, set, setting.Translationsscene (siːn) noun1. the place where something real or imaginary happens. A murderer sometimes revisits the scene of his crime; The scene of this opera is laid/set in Switzerland. 現場 现场2. an incident etc which is seen or remembered. He recalled scenes from his childhood. 看到或記得的一段情景等 一段情节3. a show of anger. I was very angry but I didn't want to make a scene. 當眾吵鬧 发脾气，吵闹 4. a view of a landscape etc. The sheep grazing on the hillside made a peaceful scene. 景色 景色5. one part or division of a play etc. The hero died in the first scene of the third act of the play. (戲劇中的)一幕 （戏剧中的）一场 6. the setting or background for a play etc. Scene-changing must be done quickly. (戲劇等的)道具，佈景 道具，布景 7. a particular area of activity. the academic/business scene. 愛好 活动领域，界，圈子 ˈscenery noun1. the painted background for a play etc on a stage. The scenery looked rather shabby. (舞台上戲劇等的)佈景 布景2. the general appearance of a landscape etc. beautiful scenery. 風景 风景ˈscenic adjective1. of scenery, real or theatrical. clever scenic effects in the film. (真實或戲劇上)景觀的 舞台布景的，戏剧性的 2. having beautiful scenery. a scenic highway. 景色優美的 景色优美的behind the scenes out of sight of the audience or public. 幕後 在幕后，在后台 come on the scene to arrive. We were enjoying ourselves till she came on the scene. 到場 登场
scenery is never used in the plural. scenery
chew the sceneryTo be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew the scenery in bad movies.See also: chew, scenerychew on the sceneryTo be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew on the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew on the scenery in bad movies.See also: chew, on, scenerychew up the sceneryTo be exaggeratedly or flamboyantly melodramatic or overly emotional while acting a role, as for television, theater, or film. I hated working with him on that play—every night he'd go out and chew up the scenery so much that he was the only one the audience noticed! I love watching hammy actors chew up the scenery in bad movies.See also: chew, scenery, upa change of sceneryA change in one's usual surroundings, perhaps precipitating a change in one's life. It is most often used when one is moving to a new place. I decided to move across the country for college because I really wanted a change of scenery after growing up in this small town. Heather's looking for a new job because, after 10 years at that company, she needs a change of scenery.See also: change, of, scenerychange of scenerya move to a different place, where the surroundings are different. I thought I would go to the country for a change of scenery. A change of scenery would help me relax and organize my life.See also: change, of, scenerychew the scenery (of an actor) overact. informalSee also: chew, sceneryscenery
scenery Theatre the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc., used to represent a location in a theatre or studio Scenery stage design that creates the scene of action in the play and helps reveal the play’s meaning. Scenery is created using the expressive devices of painting, graphic art, architecture, the art of planning the scenes of the action, lighting, stage techniques, film projection, and so forth. sceneryAny or all devices ordinarily used on a theater stage, such as backdrops, borders, scrims, set pieces, side tabs, tabs, but not including props or costumes.MedicalSeescenescenery
Synonyms for scenerynoun landscapeSynonyms- landscape
- view
- surroundings
- outlook
- terrain
- vista
noun setSynonyms- set
- setting
- backdrop
- flats
- décor
- stage set
- mise en scène
Synonyms for scenerynoun the properties, backdrops, and other objects arranged for a dramatic presentationSynonyms- mise en scène
- scene
- set
- setting
Synonyms for scenerynoun the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular localeSynonymsRelated Words- backcloth
- backdrop
- background
- flat
- masking piece
- masking
- set piece
- stage set
- set
noun the appearance of a placeRelated Words- locality
- neck of the woods
- neighborhood
- neighbourhood
- vicinity
- landscape
- seascape
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