Belle Époque

US /ˌbel eɪˈpɑːk/
UK /ˌbel eɪˈpɑːk/
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美好时代, 美丽时代

a period in European social history from the late 19th century to World War I, characterized by optimism, peace, economic prosperity, and technological and cultural innovations.

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Paris flourished during the Belle Époque, with new artistic movements and architectural marvels.
巴黎在美好时代期间蓬勃发展,出现了新的艺术运动和建筑奇迹。
The optimism of the Belle Époque was shattered by the outbreak of World War I.
美好时代的乐观情绪因第一次世界大战的爆发而破灭。