1 [U] the quality which gives pleasure to the senses; the state of being beautiful 美感；美: I was amazed by the beauty of the mountains. 我目瞪口呆地望着那美丽的群山。music of great beauty 极其美妙的音乐

2 [C] a beautiful woman 美女；美人: She grew up to be a beauty. 她长成个美人儿。

3 [C] a particularly good example of sth 典范；极好的样品: Look at this tomato -- it's a beauty! 瞧这蕃茄─长得好极了！