view1 /vjuː/ ●●● S1 W1 noun1 OPINIONopinion 觀點 [countableC] what you think or believe about something 觀點,意見,看法,想法 SYN opinionview on/aboutWhat’s your view on the subject? 你對這個問題怎麽看?
view thatTheir view is that competition is good for business. 他們認爲競爭對商業有利。
In my view, the country needs a change of government. 依我看,這個國家需要換個政府。
→ point of view(2) RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say I think ... rather than In my view ..., and What do you think? rather than What is your view?: 在日常英語中,人們通常說 I think ... 而不說 In my view ...,通常說 What do you think? 而不說What is your view?
What do you think about her new boyfriend? 你覺得她的新男友怎麽樣?
2 way of considering 思考方式THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT [countableC usually singular] a way of thinking about or understanding something 思考[理解]的方式[方法],考慮view ofMum’s view of the situation was different to mine. 媽媽對此情況的看法和我不同。
optimistic/pessimistic/balanced etc viewa realistic view of human nature 對人性的現實看法
traditional views of religion 傳統的宗教觀點
You need to have a clear view (=a definite idea) of the kind of book you want to write. 你應該對自己想寫什麽類型的書有一個明確的想法。
take a dim/poor view of something (=disapprove) 對某事不贊同She took a pretty dim view of his behaviour. 她對他的行爲頗有看法。
► see thesaurus at sight 3 sight 視覺SEE [countableC, uncountableU] what you are able to see or whether you can see it 視力;視野;視線view ofWe’d like a room with a view of the sea. 我們想要一間可以看到大海的房間。
good/bad/wonderful etc viewThe house has wonderful views over the valley. 從這幢房子能夠極清晰地俯瞰山谷。
be in view/come into viewSuddenly the pyramids came into view. 突然,金字塔映入眼簾。
disappear/vanish/be hidden from viewThe gun was hidden from view behind the door. 槍藏在門後,看不見。
Fran hit him in full view of all the guests (=where they could see it clearly). 弗蘭當着所有賓客的面打了他。
During an eclipse, the Moon blocks our view of the Sun (=stops us from seeing it). 日蝕的時候,月亮遮擋住了太陽。
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scenery 景色SEE [countableC] the whole area that you can see from somewhere, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive 風景,美景From the top you get a panoramic view of the city. 從頂部你可以一覽該市的全貌。
A huge nuclear reactor now spoils the view. 現在有個龐大的核反應堆破壞了景致。
5 picture 圖片AVPTCP [countableC] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting place 風景照;風景畫view ofThe book contains over fifty scenic views of Cambridge. 書中有五十多幅劍橋的風景照。
6 chance to see STH 看到某物的機會 [countableC, uncountableU] an occasion or time when it is possible for people to see something such as an art show 〔一次〕觀看,一睹,一覽view ofA private view of the Summer Exhibition will be held. 夏季展覽會將進行一次内部預展。
on view (=being shown to the public) 展出The painting is currently on view at the Tate. 那幅畫目前正在泰特美術館展出。
7 in view of something formalREASON used to introduce the reason for a decision or action 鑒於…,考慮到…,由於…In view of his conduct, the club has decided to suspend him. 鑒於他的行爲,俱樂部決定讓他停賽。
8 with a view to (doing) something PLANbecause you are planning to do something in the future 打算做某事We bought the house with a view to retiring there. 我們買這房子是打算退休後在那裏度晚年的。
9 in view formalPURPOSE having something in your mind as an aim 作爲目標with this end/object/aim etc in viewDefence was all-important, and castles were designed with this end in view. 防禦最爲重要,城堡的設計都考慮到了這一目的。
What sort of job did you have in view? 你當時打算做什麽樣的工作?
10. take the long view (of something) British EnglishBrEFUTURE to think about the effect that something will have in the future rather than what happens now (對某事)作長遠打算take the long view (of something)• The fox of Damascus, ruthlessly in control since 1970, has always taken the long view.• But I think you must take the long view.• It was an error to take the long view in the face of moral objections.• One had to take the long view.• Any time we set out to change our lives or the world, we have to take the long view.
COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: what you think or believe about something 觀點,意見,看法,想法verbshave/hold a view (=have an opinion) 持某一觀點He has very left-wing views. 他的觀點很左。
take the view that ... (=have a particular view) 認爲...The Government took the view that the law did not need to be changed. 政府認爲該法律無需修改。
express a view (=say what you think about something) 表達某一觀點This is a chance for you to express your views. 這是你表達自己觀點的機會。
ngive your view (=say what you think)He did not hesitate to give his own views on the subject.
share a view (=agree with it) 同意某一觀點This view is not shared by his colleagues. 這個觀點沒有得到他同事們的贊同。
support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right) 支持某一觀點There are many people who would support his views. 有許多人會支持他的觀點。
hear a view (also listen to a view) 聽取某一觀點na chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects
tell somebody your view (also let somebody have your view) 告訴某人你的觀點nWe want you to tell us your views.
nsomebody’s view changesYour view about these things changes as you get older.
adjectivespolitical views 政治觀點His political views have not changed. 他的政治觀點沒有改變。
somebody’s personal view 某人的個人觀點My own personal view is that they’re being optimistic. 我個人以爲他們持樂觀看法。
nwidely-held viewThere is a widely-held view that young people eat too much junk food.
the general view (=what most people think) 普遍觀點The general view was that he had done well. 普遍認爲他做得很好。
strong views 強有力的觀點She has strong views on education. 她對教育有強烈的看法。
strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change) 強烈堅持的/根深蒂固的觀點He is known for his strongly held views on modern art. 誰都知道他對現代藝術的強烈看法。
different views 不同觀點Different people have different views about this subject. 不同的人對這一問題持有不同的觀點。
conflicting/opposing views (=completely different) 矛盾的/對立的觀點There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading. 關於教授閱讀的最佳方法,存在互相矛盾的觀點。
extreme 極端的a politician who has extreme views on immigration 對移民問題持極端觀點的政治人物
moderate 溫和的nHis views have recently become more moderate.
noutrageousThe chairman said that Mr McNeil’s views were outrageous.
traditional 傳統的ntraditional views about women
old-fashioned 過時的nSome of his views now sound very old-fashioned.
popular/unpopular 流行的/非流行的nThis view has become increasingly popular in society.
nIt’s now a rather unpopular view.
nright-wing/left-wingthe students’ extreme left-wing views
phrasesbe of the same view (=agree) 觀點相同They were all of the same view. 他們都持相同觀點。
nbe of differing/different views (=disagree)They get on well, though they are of differing views on politics.
an exchange of views (=when people say what they think, especially when they disagree) 交流觀點nThere was a frank exchange of views at the meeting.
n THESAURUSview the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautifulThe hotel has a view of the Colosseum.
There are great views of the Himalayas.
panorama an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of youa panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains
From the top, there is a breathtaking panorama across to the southern slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
vista written a view of a large area of beautiful sceneryThe road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.
On a sparkling spring day, the vista is quite superb.
In front, a simple porch offered a spectacular vista of coconut-fringed beach, lagoon, and open sea beyond.
scene what you see in a place, especially when people are moving around and doing thingsHis paintings are mainly of local scenes.
a peaceful village scene
sight something that you see, especially something very impressive or surprisingThe mountain is a magnificent sight, soaring up from the carpet of purple heather at its base.
It was an amazing sight. I had never seen elephants in the wild before.
They were met with the sight of riot police shaking hands with the demonstrators.
COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 3 & 4nverbshave/get a view of somethingShe had a clear view of the street from her window.
enjoy/admire the viewThey sat enjoying the view down the valley.
take in the view (=look at and enjoy it)Why don’t you walk along the coastline, taking in the breathtaking views?
block somebody’s viewA pillar blocked my view of the stage.
obscure the view (=make it difficult to see)A wall of mist obscured the view.
spoil the view (=make it look bad)Some local residents think the wind turbines spoil the view.
command a view (also afford a view formal) (=if a place commands or affords a view, you can see that view from there)The room commanded an excellent view of the river.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + viewn wonderful/magnificent/spectacular/breathtaking There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill.
na good viewFrom here we get a good view of the fortress.
a sea/ocean view (=a view of the sea) 我們想要一間可以看到大海的房間。I’d like a room with a sea view. 我們想要一間可以看到大海的房間。
na panoramic view (=when you can see in many directions)Everyone who made it to the summit was rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view.
na bird’s-eye view (=a view from high above something)The top of the bell tower in the square gives a bird’s-eye view of Venice.
nphrasesbe in viewFrom the window the car was clearly in view.
in full view of somebodyHe took the money in full view of everyone.
come into viewSuddenly the pyramids came into view. 突然,金字塔映入眼簾。
disappear from viewShe disappeared from view around the corner.
be hidden from viewThe inside of the house was hidden from view by curtains.
COMMON ERRORSDon’t say ‘watch the view’. Say enjoy the view, take in the view, or admire the view.