Learner's definition of POETRY
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: the writings of a poet : poems诗篇;诗歌 -
I read the poem in a collection of modern poetry.我在现代诗歌集中读到了这首诗。
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She's published two books of lyric poetry and a novel.她出版了两本抒情诗集和一部小说。
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He found it easiest to express himself in the language of poetry.他觉得诗歌语言最能表达自己的想法。
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He reads/writes poetry.他读/写诗歌。
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The bookstore holds a poetry reading [=an event in which people read poems that they have written aloud for a group] every Thursday night.这家书店每周四晚上都举行诗歌朗诵会。
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: something that is very beautiful or graceful诗意;优雅
poetry in motion
: someone or something that moves in a way that is very graceful or beautiful动作优美