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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·gard1 /rɪˈɡɑːd $ -ɑːrd/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 admiration/respect 敬佩/尊敬 [uncountable]ADMIRE respect and admiration for someone or something 尊敬；敬佩regard for Jan’s regard for his great talent 简对他卓越才能的敬佩 Burt had high regard for his old law professor, Dr. Finch (=he respected him a lot). 伯特对他以前的法律教授芬奇博士非常敬重。 The voters hold her in high regard (=respect or admire her). 选民都很尊敬她。 Teachers are held in low regard in this society (=are not respected or admired). 教师在这个社会里不受尊重。2 attention/consideration 关注/考虑 [uncountable] formalATTENTION attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something 关注，关心regard for She has no regard for other people’s feelings. 她无视别人的感受。pay/show regard One must show proper regard for the law. 每个人都必须对法律表示应有的尊重。little/no/scant regard (for somebody/something) The present administration has demonstrated little regard for environmental issues. 现任政府对环境问题关注甚少。 All students must have access to quality education without regard to wealth or class. 所有的学生，不论贫富和阶级，都必须享有接受高质量教育的权利。3 with/in regard to something formalABOUT relating to a particular subject 关于某事；对于某事 US foreign policy with regard to Cuba 美国对古巴的外交政策4 in this/that regard formalCONNECTED WITH relating to something you have just mentioned 在这方面，关于此事〔指与前文提到的内容有关〕 The company’s problems, in this regard, are certainly not unique. 从这方面来讲，这些问题无疑并非该公司所独有。5 regards [plural]HELLO good wishes – used when sending your good wishes to someone or when ending a short letter or message 致意，问候〔用于表达问候或结束简短的信函〕 My husband sends his regards. 我丈夫向你问好。 Hope to see you soon. Regards, Chris 希望很快见到你。 祝安，克里斯(with) kind/best regards (=used to end a letter in a friendly but rather formal way) 谨致问候〔友好但比较正式的问候，用于信的末尾〕6. [singular] literaryLOOK AT a long look without moving your eyes 注视，凝视n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: respect and admiration for someone or somethingadjectiveshigh regardThe players have a very high regard for their manager.low regardThis might explain the low regard in which the president is held.mutual regard (=which people feel for each other)There seems to have been a genuine mutual regard between the two leaders.considerable regard (=fairly high regard)Eliot had considerable regard for Collingwood.verbshold somebody/something in high regardDoctors are held in high regard by society.have a high regard for somebody/somethingI had the highest regard for him.n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or somethingverbshave no regard for somethingSome motorists have no regard for other road users.have regard to something formal:The court must have particular regard to the factors listed in section 13.pay regard to somethingThe architect who designed the building paid too little regard to its function.show regard for somethingHe showed great regard for the Mosaic Law and Jewish customs.adjectivesdue/proper regardThe aim is to get the job done as cheaply as possible, with due regard to high standards.little regard (=not enough regard)He drove himself on, with little regard for his own health.scant regard (=very little regard)Should we be exporting arms to countries with scant regard for human rights?no regardThe decision was implemented with no regard for the families still living on the estate.
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regard• When exercising its discretion the court will have regard to all the circumstances.• For most researchers there are two choices available in regard to instrument design.• The first is in regard to numbers and the second concerns language.• In every case, the need for empathy and positive regard is greatly increased.• Henry Fielding was one of those who was annoyed by the poor's presumption in this regard.• In this regard, do not limit yourself to experts.• There are no employees with serious disabilities on the payroll either, though with regard to that issue also they are open-minded.regard for• His statements show little regard for women.pay/show regard• For this reason it is essential to pay regard to different methods of applications development.• It was regrettable that the single justice had been advised that there was no need to pay regard to Meikle.regard2 ●●○ W3 verb [transitive] 1 [not in progressive]THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT to think about someone or something in a particular way 认为，看作regard somebody/something as something Paul seemed to regard sex as sinful and immoral. 保罗好像把性视为罪恶和不道德的。 Edith was widely regarded as (=considered by many people to be) eccentric. 许多人认为伊迪丝是个怪人。 His work is highly regarded (=regarded as very good) by art experts. 他的作品得到艺术专家们的高度评价。2 formalLOOK AT to look at someone or something in a particular way 〔以某种方式〕注视，打量 She stood back and regarded him coldly. 她退后站着，冷冷地看着他。► see thesaurus at look3 as regards something ABOUT formal relating to a particular subject – use this when you want to talk or write about a particular subject 关于某事；至于某事 As regards a cure for the disease, very few advances have been made. 至于这种疾病的治疗，进展甚微。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
regard• Those of us somewhat informed regarding budget issues are aware that the East Grand Forks city budget is about $ 5.5 million.• But before he is murdered, he makes several attacks on what he regards as outdated attitudes.• However, to public and professionals alike many old buildings are still regarded as representing little more than four external walls.• The figures are regarded as targets rather than as criteria.• She regarded him thoughtfully.• Apart from one being inward and the other outward, Locke regards reflection and sensation as being very similar.• Contemporaries certainly regarded them in this light.• Contrary to expectations studies show that most people continue to regard themselves positively as they grow older.• But if the other party doesn't use this level of response themselves, they may regard you as insincere or phoney.regard somebody/something as something• Though 20 years old, the book is still regarded as the authority on the subject.Origin regard1 (1300-1400) Old French regarder; → REGARD2 regard2 (1300-1400) Old French regarder “to look back at, regard”, from garder “to guard, look at”re·gard1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2regard2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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re‧gard1 S3 /rɪˈɡɑːd $ -ɑːrd/ 
noun1. ADMIRATION/RESPECT [uncountable] respect and admiration for someone or something
regard for
Jan’s regard for his great talent
Burt had high regard for his old law professor, Dr. Finch (=he respected him a lot).
The voters hold her in high regard (=respect or admire her).
Teachers are held in low regard in this society (=are not respected or admired).
2. ATTENTION/CONSIDERATION [uncountable] formal attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something
regard for
She has no regard for other people’s feelings.
pay/show regard
One must show proper regard for the law.
little/no/scant regard (for somebody/something)
The present administration has demonstrated little regard for environmental issues.
All students must have access to quality education without regard to wealth or class.
3. with/in regard to something formal relating to a particular subject:
US foreign policy with regard to Cuba
4. in this/that regard formal relating to something you have just mentioned:
The company’s problems, in this regard, are certainly not unique.
5. regards [plural] good wishes – used when sending your good wishes to someone or when ending a short letter or message:
My husband sends his regards.
Hope to see you soon. Regards, Chris
(with) kind/best regards (=used to end a letter in a friendly but rather formal way)
6. [singular] literary a long look without moving your eyes
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▪high regard The players have a very high regard for their manager.
▪low regard This might explain the low regard in which the President is held.
▪mutual regard (=which people feel for each other) There seems to have been a genuine mutual regard between the two leaders.
▪considerable regard (=fairly high regard) Eliot had considerable regard for Collingwood.
■ verbs
▪hold somebody/something in high regard Doctors are held in high regard by society.
▪have a high regard for somebody/something I had the highest regard for him.
■ verbs
▪have no regard for something Some motorists have no regard for other road users.
▪have regard to something formal The court must have particular regard to the factors listed in section 13.
▪pay regard to something The architect who designed the building paid too little regard to its function.
▪show regard for something He showed great regard for the Mosaic Law and Jewish customs.
■ adjectives
▪due/proper regard The aim is to get the job done as cheaply as possible, with due regard to high standards.
▪little regard (=not enough regard) He drove himself on, with little regard for his own health.
▪scant regard (=very little regard) Should we be exporting arms to countries with scant regard for human rights?
▪no regard The decision was implemented with no regard for the families still living on the estate.
regard2 S2 W1 verb [transitive]
regard somebody/something as something
Paul seemed to regard sex as sinful and immoral.
Edith was widely regarded as (=considered by many people to be) eccentric.
His work is highly regarded (=regarded as very good) by art experts.
2. formal to look at someone or something, in a particular way:
She stood back and regarded him coldly.
3. as regards something formal relating to a particular subject – use this when you want to talk or write about a particular subject:
As regards a cure for the disease, very few advances have been made.
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noun1. ADMIRATION/RESPECT [uncountable] respect and admiration for someone or somethingregard for
2. ATTENTION/CONSIDERATION [uncountable] formal attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something
regard for
pay/show regard
little/no/scant regard (for somebody/something)
3. with/in regard to something formal relating to a particular subject:
4. in this/that regard formal relating to something you have just mentioned:
5. regards [plural] good wishes – used when sending your good wishes to someone or when ending a short letter or message:
(with) kind/best regards (=used to end a letter in a friendly but rather formal way)
6. [singular] literary a long look without moving your eyes
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verb [transitive] Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: regarder 'to look back at, regard', from garder 'to guard, look at'
1. [not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular wayLanguage: Old French
Origin: regarder 'to look back at, regard', from garder 'to guard, look at'
regard somebody/something as something
2. formal to look at someone or something, in a particular way:
3. as regards something formal relating to a particular subject – use this when you want to talk or write about a particular subject:
regard to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指认为、视为、看待 ：◆ He seemed to regard the whole thing as a joke. 他似乎是把整件事当成玩笑。 call to say that sb/sth has particular qualities or characteristics 指认为…是、把…看作 ：◆ I wouldn't call German an easy language. 我并不认为德语是一门容易学的语言。 find to have a particular feeling or opinion about sth 指认为、感到 ：◆ You may find your illness hard to accept. 你可能觉得难以接受自己患病。 consider to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指认为、视为、觉得 ：◆ Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? 你认为谁对这个事故负有责任？
regard or consider? 用 regard 还是 consider？
see to have an opinion of sth 指认为、看待 ：◆ Try to see things from her point of view. 设法从她那个角度去看问题。 view to think of sb/sth in a particular way 指视为、认为、看待 ：◆ How do you view your position within the company? 你如何看待你自己在公司中的位置？ NOTE View has the same meaning asregard andconsider but is slightly less frequent and slightly less formal. The main structures areview sb/sth as sb/sth (you cannot leave out theas ) andview sb/sth with sth .* view 与 regard、consider 意义相同，但略为不常用，也略非正式。主要结构有 view sb/sth as sb/sth（as 不能省略）和 view sb/sth with sth。
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to regard/consider/see/view sb/sth as sthto regard/consider/see/view sb/sth from a particular point of viewto find/consider sb/sth to be sthgenerally/usually regarded/considered/seen/viewed as sthto regard/consider/view sb/sth favourably/unfavourably
