*art/ɑrt; ɑːt/ n 1 [U] the use of drawing, painting etc to make beautiful things or to express ideas 艺术; 美术: Steve's studying art at college. 史蒂夫在大学里学美术。 2 [U] things that are produced by art, such as drawings and paintings 艺术品; 美术作品: modern art 现代艺术品 an art exhibition 艺术（品）展览会 work of art Some important works of art were stolen. 一些重要的艺术作品被偷了。 3 [C,U] the skill involved in making or doing something 技艺; 技术; 技巧: the art of writing 写作技巧