"院子"是一个汉语词，它的英文翻译是"courtyard"。该词来源于法语，意思是"一个围绕着楼房或建筑物中心的开阔广场"。例句：

The courtyard of the palace was filled with beautiful flowers and fountains.（宫殿的院子里种满了美丽的花和喷泉。）

The children played in the courtyard while the adults sat and talked.（孩子们在院子里玩耍，而成年人坐着聊天。）

The courtyard provided a peaceful and serene setting for the wedding ceremony.（院子为婚礼仪式提供了一个安静且宁静的环境。）