perspective
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++per·spec·tive /pəˈspektɪv $ pər-/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun 1 [countable]THINK ABOUT a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences 〔思考问题的〕角度，观点，想法 → viewpointperspective on His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life. 父亲的死使他对生活有了全新的看法。from somebody’s perspective The novel is written from a child’s perspective. 这部小说是以一个孩子的视角写的。from a feminist/Christian/global etc perspective We have to look at everything from an international perspective. 我们必须以国际视角来看待一切问题。 a much-needed historical perspective 非常必要的历史角度wider/broader perspective Our work in Uganda and Romania adds a wider perspective. 在乌干达和罗马尼亚的工作经历更加开阔了我们的视角。2 [uncountable]SENSIBLE a sensible way of judging and comparing situations so that you do not imagine that something is more serious than it really is 〔对事物的〕合理判断，正确认识 I think Viv’s lost all sense of perspective. 我认为维夫已不能明察事理。 The figures have to be put into perspective. 必须正确认识这些数字。get/keep something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly) 正确判断某事物的重要性3 [uncountable]AVP a method of drawing a picture that makes objects look solid and shows distance and depth, or the effect this method produces in a picture 透视（画）法；透视效果，透视感 the artist’s use of perspective 那位画家对透视法的运用4. [countable]SEE formal a view, especially one in which you can see a long way into the distance 〔尤指由近而远的〕景，远景n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiencesADJECTIVES/NOUN + perspectivea new/different perspectiveI like the programme because it gives you a different perspective on world news.a fresh perspective (=new and interesting or useful)The venture will benefit from their fresh perspective.a wider/broader perspectiveSearching through a variety of sources will give them a wider perspective on their subject.a historical perspectiveIt is important to have a historical perspective when considering these changes.a global/international perspectiveA global perspective allows firms to spot opportunities and reduce supply costs.a feminist perspectiveIf you look at this from a feminist perspective, things are, in fact, not equal.a female perspectiveCarson's lyrics are definitely written from the human experience, but from a female perspective.a Marxist perspectiveFrom a Marxist perspective, crime is largely the product of capitalism.a Christian perspectiveWe approach the problem from a Christian perspective.a business perspectiveI think it was a good thing to do, from a business perspective.the American/Russian/French etc perspectiveFrom the French perspective, therefore, 1934 marks a major turning point.verbshave a perspectiveEveryone seems to have a different perspective on the issue.see/view something from a perspectiveA child can only see see the world from his or her own perspective.give (somebody) a perspectiveA break might give her a better perspective on things.provide a perspectiveTheir research is concerned with providing an alternative perspective on our past.offer a perspectiveBamford offers a fresh perspective on this ongoing historical debate.get a perspectiveWhen you get to my age, you get a different perspective on life.put a perspective on somethingThis new evidence put a whole new perspective on the case.n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a sensible way of judging and comparing situations so that you do not imagine that something is more serious than it really isverbslose perspectivePeople sometimes lose perspective on what is really important in life.put something into/in perspective (=consider something in a sensible way by comparing it with something else, or to help you do this)Let's put this data into perspective.I saw their suffering, and it really put my own problems into perspective.get/see something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly by considering it in relation to other things)You’ve got to take a wider view and get things in perspective.keep something in perspectiveI hope we can all keep this issue in perspective.phrasesa sense of perspectiveI felt I needed a break from the relationship in order to keep a sense of perspective.
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perspective• A prisoner has a different perspective on prison life than a guard.• Different people bring different perspectives and values to the workplace.• Finally, does the traditional definition of deviance make sense from a female perspective?• You believe him, but you've only heard his perspective.• Feminists say that the book was written from a male perspective.• This has led to a generally narrow perspective where resistance to information systems is dismissed as unreasonable.• Giotto's use of perspective• These assumptions require some reconsideration as a starting point for the development of the postclassical perspective.• From B's perspective of obtaining his freedom the unresolved issues were equally fundamental to the point addressed.• This chapter is an account of the process and is an attempt to see it from the family's perspective.• So let us look at 1993 realistically, but also from the perspective of our commitment to authentic communication.• From this perspective we can see a direct contrast with the normativist style.• From this perspective, the witch-doctor is clearly on the side of the angels and his business is highly legitimate.perspective on• Students have a unique perspective on matters of school policy.put into perspective• Marina berth charges need to be put into perspective.• Though these figures shock, they need to be put into perspective.• She said her own worries had been put into perspective by a visit shortly before his death of Lord Cheshire.• A few comments on this background study will show how the legends are being put into perspective.• But meanwhile, let us at least try to put into perspective the few clues we have.Origin perspective (1300-1400) Medieval Latin perspectiva, from perspectivus “of sight”, from Latin perspicere “to look through, see clearly”per·spec·tive noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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perspective
per‧spec‧tive W3 AC /pəˈspektɪv $ pər-/
noun
perspective on
His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life.
from sb’s perspective
The novel is written from a child’s perspective.
from a feminist/Christian/global etc perspective
We have to look at everything from an international perspective.
a much-needed historical perspective
wider/broader perspective
Our work in Uganda and Romania adds a wider perspective.
2. [uncountable] a sensible way of judging and comparing situations so that you do not imagine that something is more serious than it really is:
I think Viv’s lost all sense of perspective.
The figures have to be put into perspective.
get/keep something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly)
3. [uncountable] a method of drawing a picture that makes objects look solid and shows distance and depth, or the effect this method produces in a picture:
the artist’s use of perspective
4. [countable] formal a view, especially one in which you can see a long way into the distance
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + perspective
▪a new/different perspective I like the programme because it gives you a different perspective on world news.
▪a fresh perspective (=new and interesting or useful) The venture will benefit from their fresh perspective.
▪a wider/broader perspective Searching through a variety of sources will give them a wider perspective on their subject.
▪a historical perspective It is important to have a historical perspective when considering these changes.
▪a global/international perspective A global perspective allows firms to spot opportunities and reduce supply costs.
▪a feminist perspective If you look at this from a feminist perspective, things are, in fact, not equal.
▪a female perspective Carson's lyrics are definitely written from the human experience, but from a female perspective.
▪a Marxist perspective From a Marxist perspective, crime is largely the product of capitalism.
▪a Christian perspective We approach the problem from a Christian perspective.
▪a business perspective I think it was a good thing to do, from a business perspective.
▪the American/Russian/French etc perspective From the French perspective, therefore, 1934 marks a major turning point.
■ verbs
▪have a perspective Everyone seems to have a different perspective on the issue.
▪see/view something from a perspective A child can only see see the world from his or her own perspective.
▪give (somebody) a perspective A break might give her a better perspective on things.
▪provide a perspective Their research is concerned with providing an alternative perspective on our past.
▪offer a perspective Bamford offers a fresh perspective on this ongoing historical debate.
▪get a perspective When you get to my age, you get a different perspective on life.
▪put a perspective on something This new evidence put a whole new perspective on the case.
■ verbs
▪lose perspective People sometimes lose perspective on what is really important in life.
▪put something into/in perspective (=consider something in a sensible way by comparing it with something else, or to help you do this) Let's put this data into perspective. | I saw their suffering, and it really put my own problems into perspective.
▪get/see something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly by considering it in relation to other things) You’ve got to take a wider view and get things in perspective.
▪keep something in perspective I hope we can all keep this issue in perspective.
■ phrases
▪a sense of perspective I felt I needed a break from the relationship in order to keep a sense of perspective.
per‧spec‧tive W3 AC /pəˈspektɪv $ pər-/
noun Date: 1300-1400
Language: Medieval Latin
Origin: perspectiva, from perspectivus 'of sight', from Latin perspicere 'to look through, see clearly'
1. [countable] a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences ⇨ viewpointLanguage: Medieval Latin
Origin: perspectiva, from perspectivus 'of sight', from Latin perspicere 'to look through, see clearly'
perspective on
from sb’s perspective
from a feminist/Christian/global etc perspective
wider/broader perspective
2. [uncountable] a sensible way of judging and comparing situations so that you do not imagine that something is more serious than it really is:
get/keep something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly)
3. [uncountable] a method of drawing a picture that makes objects look solid and shows distance and depth, or the effect this method produces in a picture:
4. [countable] formal a view, especially one in which you can see a long way into the distance
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