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!