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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·sight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ ●○○ AWL noun  1 [countable]UNDERSTAND a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea 〔尤指对复杂情况、看法的〕顿悟,猛醒insight into The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis. 这篇文章分析了目前经济危机的原因,发人深省。 The research provides new insights into the way we process language. 该研究对我们处理语言的方式提出了新的深刻见解。2 [uncountable]UNDERSTAND the ability to understand and realize what people or situations are really like 洞察力,眼光 a woman of great insight 一位极有眼光的妇女
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insightCrick soon established himself as a scientist of great insight and creativity.We help troubled teenagers gain some insight into their own problems.provides ... insightsSubsequently the highly rated manager develops creative solutions and provides new insights into problems.Comparing dinosaurs with birds provides interesting insights.Second, the handling of humour in the book provides valuable insights.Such evidence provides useful insights into the site's morphological development, both inside and outside the central core.It provides insights into the purposes of balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and methods of costing projects and production.The family interaction that takes place provides important insights into family functioning.Clearly much that is read provides insights into the emotional lives of others, and at the same time of ourselves.Nevertheless, a review of both systems provides important insights into the problems associated with budgetary reform.
in·sight nounChineseSyllable
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insight
insight AC /ˈɪnsaɪt/ noun
 Word Family: noun: sight, insight, oversight, sighting; adjective: sighted, unsightly, sightless, insightful; verb: sight
 Word Family: noun: insight; adjective: insightful
1. [countable] a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea
    insight into
    The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
    The research provides new insights into the way we process language.
2. [uncountable] the ability to understand and realize what people or situations are really like:
    a woman of great insight


in·sight AW BrE /ˈɪnsaɪt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪnsaɪt/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (approving) the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations 洞察力;领悟a writer of great insight有深刻洞察力的作家With a flash of insight I realized what the dream meant. 我突然明白了这个梦意味着什么。🔊🔊 [countable, uncountable] ~ (into sth) an understanding of what sth is like 洞悉;了解The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico. 这本书生动地表现了墨西哥的生活。🔊🔊