scenery
gb/sˈinɚi/ us/sˈinɚi/
B1
Inglese
~ 5100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
natural views of a landscape
The natural things you see in a place, like mountains, trees, and rivers, especially when they look beautiful.
Schema d'uso:
the scenery of [a place]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"sceneries"* as a plural. In modern English, *scenery* is almost always uncountable, so we say *beautiful scenery* or *a piece of scenery*, not *beautiful sceneries*. Learners also confuse *scenery* with *scene*: *scene* is a part of a movie, play, or story, while *scenery* is what you see around you, usually in nature.
Sinonimi
landscape (Very close in meaning; can refer to the view of an area, but is also used for a painting or photo of such a view.)
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view (More general; can be any sight, not only natural or attractive ones.)
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countryside (Refers to the rural area itself, not just how it looks, but often used when talking about pleasant natural scenery.)
Contrari
cityscape (Refers to the view of a city with buildings and streets, often seen as the opposite of natural countryside scenery.)
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indoor setting (Contrasts with outdoor natural views by referring to an interior space with no landscape visible.)
Collocazioni
beautiful scenery
|breathtaking scenery
|mountain scenery
|rural scenery
|enjoy the scenery
|admire the scenery
Temi
travel
|nature
|leisure
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The train ride offers spectacular mountain scenery.
- We stopped the car to take photos of the beautiful scenery along the coast.
- Tourists come here for the scenery as much as for the food.
- The national park is famous for its dramatic desert scenery.
- As the sun set, the scenery became even more breathtaking.
Esempi per chi studia
- We enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the mountains.
- The scenery near the lake is very pretty.
- He took many photos of the scenery on his trip.
- This country is small, but it has amazing scenery.
- I like to sit on the bus and watch the scenery go by.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
2
stage sets and backdrops
Painted walls, pictures, and other things on a stage or film set that show where the story is happening.
Schema d'uso:
the scenery for [a play]
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse *scenery* with *scene* in theater and film. *Scenery* is the physical background (walls, trees, buildings), while a *scene* is a part of the story or script. Also, this meaning of *scenery* is less common than the natural-landscape meaning, so it may be missed in context.
Sinonimi
set (Very common in theater and film; usually refers to the whole physical environment on stage or in a shot, not just painted pieces.)
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backdrop (Specifically the painted or printed background behind the actors, not all the scenery items.)
Contrari
bare stage (Describes a stage with no scenery or set pieces, the opposite of one filled with scenery.)
Collocazioni
stage scenery
|theatrical scenery
|lighting and scenery
|build the scenery
|change the scenery
|design the scenery
Temi
art
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- The scenery for the play was simple but effective.
- They spent weeks building the scenery for the new musical.
- Modern productions often use digital screens instead of traditional painted scenery.
- The director wanted realistic scenery to match the serious tone of the story.
- Students from the art department designed the scenery and costumes.
Esempi per chi studia
- The school play had colorful scenery on the stage.
- They painted new scenery for the show.
- The scenery made the small stage look like a real forest.
- He works at the theater and builds scenery.
- Without scenery, the stage looked very empty.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
3
a different environment or surroundings
A new place or environment that is different from the one you see every day, usually to feel fresh or relaxed.
Schema d'uso:
a change of scenery
Errore comune:
Learners may understand *change of scenery* too literally and miss the idea of emotional refreshment. They may also confuse it with *change of scene*, which is a similar but slightly less common phrase in modern everyday speech.
Sinonimi
surroundings (General word for the things and places around a person; not limited to something new but often used in a similar way.)
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environment (More abstract and sometimes formal; can refer to social or work conditions as well as physical place.)
Contrari
the same old surroundings (Emphasizes that nothing in the environment has changed, the opposite of experiencing new scenery.)
Collocazioni
a change of scenery
|need a change of scenery
|some new scenery
|escape to different scenery
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- After months of working from home, she felt she needed a change of scenery.
- A weekend in the countryside gave him the change of scenery he was looking for.
- Sometimes a simple walk in a different neighborhood is enough of a change of scenery.
- He moved to another city for a change of scenery and new opportunities.
Esempi per chi studia
- I need a change of scenery; I stay at home too much.
- They went to the beach for a change of scenery.
- A short trip can give you some new scenery.
- She changed offices for a change of scenery at work.
Grammatica
Espressioni
a change of scenery
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sˈinɚi/
fixed phrase
time spent in a new place
spending some time in a different place or environment from your normal one, usually to feel fresh, relaxed, or less bored.
Esempi
- After studying in the same room all week, I really need a change of scenery.
- We went to the mountains for a change of scenery and some fresh air.
- Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to feel better.
chew the scenery
1/t͡ʃˈu ðə sˈinɚi/
idiom
informal
overact in theater or film
to act in a very loud, exaggerated way in a play, movie, or TV show, so that it does not feel natural.
Esempi
- The lead actor really chews the scenery in the final scene.
- Some viewers love it when villains chew the scenery in superhero movies.
- The director told him not to chew the scenery and to keep his performance more natural.
enjoy the scenery
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪ ðə sˈinɚi/
fixed phrase
take pleasure in natural views
to look at the natural things in a place, like mountains or the sea, and feel happy because they look beautiful.
Esempi
- We drove slowly so we could enjoy the scenery along the coast.
- Let’s sit by the window and enjoy the scenery.
- On this tour you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the scenery.
take in the scenery
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪn ðə sˈinɚi/
fixed phrase
look carefully at landscape views
to spend time looking at the natural view of a place and noticing its details, usually because it is beautiful or interesting.
Esempi
- We sat on a rock to rest and take in the scenery.
- Tourists stood on the bridge, taking in the scenery of the old town.
- He likes to walk alone so he can take in the scenery in silence.