villa

• 名词，指一种住宅，通常指独立的或半独立的郊区住宅，或指拥有大片土地的豪华乡间宅邸；历史上也指古罗马带有居住和附属建筑、围绕内院的乡间庄园。

A noun referring to a type of house, typically a detached or semi-detached suburban dwelling, or a luxurious country residence with extensive grounds, historically also denoting a Roman country estate with residential and farm buildings around a courtyard.

1. Suburban houseB1formalbritish

   A detached or semi-detached house in a suburban area, often with a garden.

   郊区别墅

   • They bought a modern villa in the suburbs of London.
   • The street is lined with Victorian villas.
   • Their villa has a small garden and a garage.

2. Ancient Roman country houseB2formal

   A country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings arranged around a courtyard.

   古罗马乡村别墅

   • The ruins of a Roman villa were discovered near the river.
   • The villa had a central courtyard surrounded by living quarters.
   • Archaeologists excavated a well-preserved Roman villa with mosaic floors.

3. B2formal

   A pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.

   豪华乡间别墅

   • The billionaire owns a magnificent villa in the hills of Tuscany.
   • They spent their summer vacation at a luxurious villa on the coast.
   • The villa boasts a swimming pool, tennis court, and sprawling gardens.

   同义词chateaucountry houseestatemanormansionpalacestately home