landscape

• 名词，指地球表面可见的景观，常从审美角度加以欣赏；也指描绘此类景色的画作或照片。

A noun referring to a visible area of land, often considered in terms of its aesthetic appeal, or a painting or photograph depicting such a scene.

1. Natural sceneryA2formal

   All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

   风景

   • The landscape of the Scottish Highlands is breathtaking.
   • She painted a beautiful landscape of the countryside.
   • The desert landscape stretched for miles.

   同义词countrysideoutlookpanoramaprospectscenesceneryterrainviewvista

2. Format orientationB1formal

   A printing or display orientation where the width is greater than the height.

   横向

   • Please set the document to landscape mode for the chart.
   • The photo looks better in landscape orientation.
   • The presentation slides are designed in landscape format.

   同义词horizontalwide

   反义词portrait

3. Figurative: overall situationB2formal

   The general situation or context in which something exists or occurs.

   形势

   • The political landscape has changed dramatically.
   • We need to understand the competitive landscape of the market.
   • The social landscape of the city is diverse.

   同义词arenabackdropcontextdomainenvironmentfieldscenesettingterrain

• 动词，指通过改变设计、添加植物或改造地貌来美化一片土地的外观；也指对景观进行设计与布置。

A verb meaning to improve the appearance of an area of land by changing its design, adding plants, or altering its features.

1. Design or improve landB2formal

   To make a piece of land more attractive by changing its design, adding plants, trees, paths, etc.

   景观美化

   • They hired a professional to landscape their backyard.
   • The company landscaped the area around the new office building.
   • She spent the weekend landscaping the front garden.

   同义词beautifygardenplantterrace