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English word |
English Definition |
English Example sentence |
| 1 |
a monument to human ingenuity |
something erected to show the ingenuity of humans |
The pyramids in Egypt are monuments to human ingenuity. |
| 2 |
the juxtaposition of ~ and ~ |
the state of being close together or side by side |
The juxtaposition of the statues and decorative ornaments was
impeccable. |
| 3 |
elements of the design |
aspects or characteristics of a design |
One must understand all elements of the design to fully
appreciate it. |
| 4 |
to merge ~ |
to come together to form one thing |
Traditional design and modern art merged to form a beautiful
structure. |
| 5 |
the balance of ~ |
the state of equilibrium |
The balance of colors was breathtaking. |
| 6 |
to withstand the test of time |
to stand or hold out against nature over the course of a long
period of time |
The Sphinx is truly remarkable being able to withstand the test
of time. |
| 7 |
architectural stylings |
the general word for all elements of a structure of
building |
The architectural stylings of Notre Dame are very grand and
impressive. |
| 8 |
texture |
characteristic physical structure of a material |
Limestone has a distinct texture. |
| 9 |
framework |
the skeletal structure that supports a building |
New building are designed with strong framework to withstand
earthquakes. |
| 10 |
arrangement |
the manner in which things are arranged |
The entire area is beautiful but I especially like the
arrangement of statues and stones in the garden. |
| 11 |
balance |
equilibrium |
There is a good balance between traditional and modern
buildings in Osaka. |
| 12 |
symmetry |
perfect balance in size, form, and arrangement of parts on
opposite sides of a plane, line, or point |
The two sides of the building are in perfect symmetry. |
| 13 |
composition |
something formed in this manner or the resulting state |
The composition was made by mixing the two chemicals
together. |
| 14 |
a concept |
a general notion or idea |
It's difficult to understand the concept of modern art. |
| 15 |
to be harmonious |
fitting together well |
The sight of cherry blossoms, river and modern buildings was
harmonious. |
| 16 |
to be influenced by ~ |
actions, behavior, opinions are affected by a compelling
force |
His style is greatly influenced by early 20th century art. |
| 17 |
a surface |
the outer face of something |
The surface of the walls were made to reflect light. |
| 18 |
to be magnificent |
extraordinary, superb |
The new office building looks magnificent. |
| 19 |
a masterpiece |
a person's greatest piece of work |
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is Antoni Gaudi's
masterpiece. |
| 20 |
an eyesore |
something unpleasant to look at |
That yellow and pink house is an eyesore. |
| 21 |
a column |
an upright support, pillar |
The column was engraved with decorative designs. |