an area of countryside in the UK that is protected because of its landscape or because it has important historical or cultural connections. Similar areas in Scotland are called national scenic areas. (the abbreviation for ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’) 在英国的乡村地区,由于其景观或具有重要的历史或文化联系而受到保护。苏格兰的类似地区被称为国家风景名胜区。(“杰出自然风景区”的缩写)