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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++view1 /vjuː/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 OPINIONopinion 观点 [countable] what you think or believe about something 观点，意见，看法，想法 SYN opinionview on/about What’s your view on the subject? 你对这个问题怎么看？view that Their view is that competition is good for business. 他们认为竞争对商业有利。 In my view, the country needs a change of government. 依我看，这个国家需要换个政府。 → 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?: 在日常英语中，人们通常说 I think ... 而不说 In my view ...，通常说 What do you think? 而不说What is your view?What do you think about her new boyfriend? 你觉得她的新男友怎么样？2 way of considering 思考方式THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THAT [countable usually singular] a way of thinking about or understanding something 思考[理解]的方式[方法]，考虑view of Mum’s view of the situation was different to mine. 妈妈对此情况的看法和我不同。optimistic/pessimistic/balanced etc view a realistic view of human nature 对人性的现实看法 traditional views of religion 传统的宗教观点 You need to have a clear view (=a definite idea) of the kind of book you want to write. 你应该对自己想写什么类型的书有一个明确的想法。take a dim/poor view of something (=disapprove) 对某事不赞同 She took a pretty dim view of his behaviour. 她对他的行为颇有看法。► see thesaurus at sight3 sight 视觉SEE [countable, uncountable] what you are able to see or whether you can see it 视力；视野；视线view of We’d like a room with a view of the sea. 我们想要一间可以看到大海的房间。good/bad/wonderful etc view The house has wonderful views over the valley. 从这幢房子能够极清晰地俯瞰山谷。be in view/come into view Suddenly the pyramids came into view. 突然，金字塔映入眼帘。disappear/vanish/be hidden from view The gun was hidden from view behind the door. 枪藏在门后，看不见。 Fran hit him in full view of all the guests (=where they could see it clearly). 弗兰当着所有宾客的面打了他。 During an eclipse, the Moon blocks our view of the Sun (=stops us from seeing it). 日蚀的时候，月亮遮挡住了太阳。4 
scenery 景色SEE [countable] the whole area that you can see from somewhere, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive 风景，美景 From the top you get a panoramic view of the city. 从顶部你可以一览该市的全貌。 A huge nuclear reactor now spoils the view. 现在有个庞大的核反应堆破坏了景致。5 picture 图片AVPTCP [countable] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting place 风景照；风景画6 chance to see STH 看到某物的机会 [countable, uncountable] an occasion or time when it is possible for people to see something such as an art show 〔一次〕观看，一睹，一览7 in view of something formalREASON used to introduce the reason for a decision or action 鉴于…，考虑到…，由于…8 with a view to (doing) something PLANbecause you are planning to do something in the future 打算做某事9 in view formalPURPOSE having something in your mind as an aim 作为目标10. take the long view (of something) British EnglishFUTURE to think about the effect that something will have in the future rather than what happens now (对某事)作长远打算 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: what you think or believe about something 观点，意见，看法，想法verbshave/hold a view (=have an opinion) 持某一观点He has very left-wing views. 他的观点很左。take the view that ... (=have a particular view) 认为...The Government took the view that the law did not need to be changed. 政府认为该法律无需修改。express a view (=say what you think about something) 表达某一观点This is a chance for you to express your views. 这是你表达自己观点的机会。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) 同意某一观点This view is not shared by his colleagues. 这个观点没有得到他同事们的赞同。support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right) 支持某一观点There are many people who would support his views. 有许多人会支持他的观点。hear a view (also listen to a view) 听取某一观点na chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects tell somebody your view (also let somebody have your view) 告诉某人你的观点nWe want you to tell us your views. nsomebody’s view changesYour view about these things changes as you get older.adjectivespolitical views 政治观点His political views have not changed. 他的政治观点没有改变。somebody’s personal view 某人的个人观点My own personal view is that they’re being optimistic. 我个人以为他们持乐观看法。nwidely-held viewThere is a widely-held view that young people eat too much junk food.the general view (=what most people think) 普遍观点The general view was that he had done well. 普遍认为他做得很好。strong views 强有力的观点She has strong views on education. 她对教育有强烈的看法。strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change) 强烈坚持的/根深蒂固的观点He is known for his strongly held views on modern art. 谁都知道他对现代艺术的强烈看法。different views 不同观点Different people have different views about this subject. 不同的人对这一问题持有不同的观点。conflicting/opposing views (=completely different) 矛盾的/对立的观点There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading. 关于教授阅读的最佳方法，存在互相矛盾的观点。extreme 极端的a politician who has extreme views on immigration 对移民问题持极端观点的政治人物moderate 温和的nHis views have recently become more moderate.noutrageousThe chairman said that Mr McNeil’s views were outrageous.traditional 传统的ntraditional views about womenold-fashioned 过时的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 viewsphrasesbe of the same view (=agree) 观点相同They were all of the same view. 他们都持相同观点。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) 交流观点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 mountainsFrom 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 scenesight 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) 我们想要一间可以看到大海的房间。I’d like a room with a sea view. 我们想要一间可以看到大海的房间。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，金字塔映入眼帘。disappear from viewShe disappeared from view around the corner.be hidden from viewThe inside of the house was hidden from view by curtains.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘watch the view’. Say enjoy the view, take in the view, or admire the view.Examples from the Corpus
view• We were very, very lucky to get an apartment with a view.• Edwina's office was south-facing, with a view of the lake.• Robyn had a comfortable childhood, growing up in a pleasant, unostentatious house with a view of the sea.• Dan was delighted to get a room with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles basin.• The survey reflected a very conservative view about what the ideal family structure should be.• It is natural for children to have different views from their parents.• In reality, of course, the relationship between education and society is much more complex than either view would suggest.• We had a good view of the firework display from Ron's balcony.• Malthus will always be known mainly for his views on population.• Unfortunately a fourth hangs a tea-towel over the window at this point, obscuring my view.• He or she will bring an objective view to team meetings.• So far as the avoidance of an election commitment was concerned, this would have been sensible from any point of view.• The hotel is situated on a hill, providing panoramic views of the city.• There is a roof-top sun terrace with panoramic views of the town and the sea, a lounge, bar and restaurant.• In Freud's view, people's dreams often reveal their unconscious fears.• We lived in a town house, with a spectacular view of the East China Sea.• a spectacular view across the valley• Is it the superb views that bring you back here each year?• Stein was expressing the view of many fellow war veterans.• How is the view from the balcony?• We lingered, not just because of the food but also because of the view out the picture window.• Most nineteenth century scientists took the view that the Universe had no purpose or meaning.• I don't agree with the view that longer prison sentences stop people from committing crime.• The open-air terrace affords unparalleled views of the Big Apple.In my view• Some people like to burn incense and kowtow to the book. In my view that isn't necessary.• I find that submission unacceptable. In my view this was the plainest example of an unlawful removal.take a dim/poor view of something• Most workers instinctively know this and, in most circumstances, take a dim view of union organizing efforts.• Magistrate Rosemary Watters told Hannon this type of behaviour was unacceptable and the court took a dim view of it.• The electorate took a dim view of this practice when the government used it to get the consumption tax through in December.• As a keen amateur astronomer I take a dim view of being mistaken for a fortune teller!• The tendency of bureaucrats to take a dim view of whistle-blowers is particularly marked in the military.• They were summoned to see Miss Rudge who took a dim view of the episode.• I hope that the Minister is not back-tracking on them because we would take a dim view of that.• But let's assume that as a reader of this paper you take a dim view of these matters.on view• The Russian jewels are currently on view at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.view2 ●●○ verb [transitive] 1 THINK/HAVE THE OPINION THATto think about something or someone in a particular way 〔以某种方式〕看，把…视为 SYN see2 formalLOOK AT to look at something, especially because it is beautiful or you are interested in it 参观；观赏3 formalWATCH to watch a television programme, film etc 观看〔电视、电影等〕→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
view• I've already phoned a couple of agents to arrange appointments to view.• The two parties' activists view each other with hostility.• If it is viewed from an environmental perspective, the factory's closing is a good thing.• A few journalists were allowed to view the art exhibition the day before it opened.• After viewing the film, we felt we had a better understanding of the conflict.• I'd like to make an appointment to view the house on Clement Street that's for sale.• She had dared to step inside Mr Brady's photographic establishment to view the wonderful daguerreotypes and portraits he had taken.• The old organizational paradigm encouraged employees to view themselves as the occupants of a box called a job.• There are several ways to view this publication that you read and rely upon.• This woman is a woman she views with suspicion, and for what reason?view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc• As Lutherans, we viewed pleasure with suspicion.• The refugees view the supplies with caution.• The Prime Minister designate obviously viewed me with suspicion, as being closely associated with his predecessor.• If they viewed me with suspicion then I was much puzzled about them.view something from something• The figures carved in the mountain can only be viewed from a helicopter.Origin view1 (1400-1500) Old French veue, vue, from veeir, voir “to see”, from Latin videre; → VIDEO3view1 noun →REGISTER1 →COLLOCATIONS1
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view1 S1 W1 /vjuː/ 
noun
SYN opinion
view on/about
What’s your view on the subject?
view that
Their view is that competition is good for business.
In my view , the country needs a change of government. ⇨ point of view(2)
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say I think ... rather than In my view ..., and What do you think? rather than What is your view?:
▪What do you think about her new boyfriend?
2. WAY OF CONSIDERING [countable usually singular] a way of thinking about or understanding something
view of
Mum’s view of the situation was different to mine.
optimistic/pessimistic/balanced etc view
a realistic view of human nature
traditional views of religion
You need to have a clear view (=a definite idea) of the kind of book you want to write.
take a dim/poor view of something (=disapprove)
She took a pretty dim view of his behaviour.
3. SIGHT [uncountable and countable] what you are able to see or whether you can see it
view of
We’d like a room with a view of the sea.
good/bad/wonderful etc view
The house has wonderful views over the valley.
be in view/come into view
Suddenly the pyramids came into view.
disappear/vanish/be hidden from view
The gun was hidden from view behind the door.
Fran hit him in full view of all the guests (=where they could see it clearly).
During an eclipse, the moon blocks our view of the sun (=stop us from seeing it).
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SCENERY .nbsp;[countable] the whole area that you can see from somewhere, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive:
From the top you get a panoramic view of the city.
A huge nuclear reactor now spoils the view.
5. PICTURE [countable] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting place
view of
The book contains over fifty scenic views of Cambridge.
6. CHANCE TO SEE SOMETHING [uncountable and countable] an occasion or time when it is possible for people to see something such as an art show
view of
A private view of the Summer Exhibition will be held.
on view (=being shown to the public)
The painting is currently on view at the Tate.
7. in view of something formal used to introduce the reason for a decision or action:
In view of his conduct, the club has decided to suspend him.
8. with a view to (doing) something because you are planning to do something in the future:
We bought the house with a view to retiring there.
9. in view formal having something in your mind as an aim
with this end/object/aim etc in view
Defence was all-important, and castles were designed with this end in view.
What sort of job did you have in view?
10. take the long view (of something) British English to think about the effect that something will have in the future rather than what happens now
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▪have/hold a view (=have an opinion) He has very left-wing views.
▪take the view that ... (=have a particular view) The Government took the view that the law did not need to be changed.
▪express a view (=say what you think about something) This is a chance for you to express your views.
▪give your view (=say what you think) He did not hesitate to give his own views on the subject.
▪share a view (=agree with it) This view is not shared by his colleagues.
▪support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right) There are many people who would support his views.
▪hear a view (also listen to a view ) a chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects
▪tell somebody your view (also let somebody have your view ) We want you to tell us your views.
▪sb’s view changes Your view about these things changes as you get older.
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▪political views His political views have not changed.
▪sb’s personal view My own personal view is that they’re being optimistic.
▪widely-held view There is a widely-held view that young people eat too much junk food.
▪the general view (=what most people think) The general view was that he had done well.
▪strong views She has strong views on education.
▪strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change) He is known for his strongly held views on modern art.
▪different views Different people have different views about this subject.
▪conflicting/opposing views (=completely different) There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading.
▪extreme a politician who has extreme views on immigration
▪moderate His views have recently become more moderate.
▪outrageous The chairman said that Mr McNeil's views were outrageous.
▪traditional traditional views about women
▪old-fashioned Some of his views now sound very old-fashioned.
▪popular/unpopular This view has become increasingly popular in society. | It’s now a rather unpopular view.
▪right-wing/left-wing the students’ extreme left-wing views
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▪be of the same view (=agree) They were all of the same view.
▪be 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) There was a frank exchange of views at the meeting.
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▪have/get a view of something She had a clear view of the street from her window.
▪enjoy/admire the view They 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 sb’s view A 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 + view
▪wonderful/magnificent/spectacular/breathtaking There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill.
▪a good view From here we get a good view of the fortress.
▪a sea/ocean view (=a view of the sea) I’d like a room with a sea view.
▪a panoramic view (=when you can see in many directions) Everyone who made it to the summit was rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view.
▪a 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.
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▪be in view From the window the car was clearly in view.
▪in full view of somebody He took the money in full view of everyone.
▪come into view Suddenly the pyramids came into view.
▪disappear from view She disappeared from view around the corner.
▪be hidden from view The inside of the house was hidden from view by curtains.
■ COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say 'watch the view'. Say enjoy the view, take in the view, or admire the view.
▪ view the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: The 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 you: a 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 scenery: The 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 things: His paintings are mainly of local scenes. | a peaceful village scene
▪sight something that you see, especially something very impressive or surprising: The 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.
view2 verb [transitive]1. to think about something or someone in a particular way
SYN see
view something as something
The law should be viewed as a way of meeting certain social goals.
view something from a ... perspective/standpoint
It’s an issue that can be viewed from several perspectives.
view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc
The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion.
2. formal to look at something, especially because it is beautiful or you are interested in it
view something from something
The mountain is best viewed from the north side.
Thousands of tourists come to view the gardens every year.
view a house/an apartment/a property (=go to see a house etc that you are interested in buying)
3. formal to watch a television programme, film etc:
an opportunity to view the film before it goes on general release
▪ consider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: We do not consider this film suitable for young children. | She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
▪see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: Having a child makes you see things differently. | America was seen as the land of opportunity. | The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.
▪regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer. | Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.
▪perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now. | The group were perceived to have little real talent. | Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?
▪think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as ) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home. | Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child. | I think of her more as a sister.
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noun Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: veue, vue, from veeir, voir 'to see', from Latin videre; ⇨ video3
1. OPINION [countable] what you think or believe about something Language: Old French
Origin: veue, vue, from veeir, voir 'to see', from Latin videre; ⇨ video3
SYN opinion
view on/about
view that
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say I think ... rather than In my view ..., and What do you think? rather than What is your view?:
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2. WAY OF CONSIDERING [countable usually singular] a way of thinking about or understanding something
view of
optimistic/pessimistic/balanced etc view
take a dim/poor view of something (=disapprove)
3. SIGHT [uncountable and countable] what you are able to see or whether you can see it
view of
good/bad/wonderful etc view
be in view/come into view
disappear/vanish/be hidden from view
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SCENERY .nbsp;[countable] the whole area that you can see from somewhere, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive:
5. PICTURE [countable] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting place
view of
6. CHANCE TO SEE SOMETHING [uncountable and countable] an occasion or time when it is possible for people to see something such as an art show
view of
on view (=being shown to the public)
7. in view of something formal used to introduce the reason for a decision or action:
8. with a view to (doing) something because you are planning to do something in the future:
9. in view formal having something in your mind as an aim
with this end/object/aim etc in view
10. take the long view (of something) British English to think about the effect that something will have in the future rather than what happens now
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verb [transitive]1. to think about something or someone in a particular way SYN see
view something as something
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◆ Photography is, according to Vidal, the art form of untalented people.据维达尔所言，摄影是没有天赋的人的艺术形式。 ◆ For Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people.对维达尔来说，摄影是没有天赋的人的艺术形式。 ◆ His view is that photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images.他的观点是摄影不是艺术，而只是机械地复制图像。 ◆ Smith takes the view that photography is both an art and a science.史密斯所持的观点是：摄影既是一门艺术也是一门科学。 ◆ In Brown'sview , photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right.在布朗看来，摄影本身就应该被视为一种正当的艺术。 ◆ James is of the opinion that a good painter can always be a good photographer if he or she so decides.詹姆斯认为一个好的画家定能成为一个好的摄影师，只要他／她一心这样做。 ◆ Emerson believed that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see.埃默森认为照片应该只是反映人们肉眼所能见到的东西。
sight the area or distance that you can see from a particular position 指视力范围、视野 ：◆ He looked up the street, but there was no one in sight. 他朝街上望去，一个人也没看见。 ◆ Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. 把贵重物品留在车里看不见的地方。 view ( the area or distance that you can see from a particular positionrather
指视力范围、视野 ：◆ The lake soon came into view. 那湖很快便映入眼帘。 vision the area that you can see from a particular position 指视野 ：◆ The couple moved outside her field of vision (= .total area you can see from a particular position )这对夫妇离开了她的视野。
sight, view or vision? 用 sight、view 还是 vision？
View is more literary thansight orvision . It is the only word for talking about how well you can see.* view 较 sight 和 vision 书面化，是其中唯一指视野清晰程度的词 ：◆ I didn't have a good sight/vision of the stage. Vision must always be used with a possessive pronoun.* vision 总是与物主代词连用 ：◆ my/his/her etc. (field of) vision 我／他／她…的视野 It is not used with the prepositions in, into andout of that are very frequent withsight andview .* vision 不与介词 in、into 和 out of 连用，但 sight 和 view 常与这些介词连用 ：◆ There was nobody in vision. ◆ A tall figure came into vision.
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in/out of sight/viewin/within sight/viewof sthto come into/disappear from sight/view/sb's visionto come in sight/viewof sb/sthto block sb's view/visionsb's line of sight/visionsb's field of view/vision
view what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery 指从某处看到的景色、风景，尤指自然美景 ：◆ The cottage had a delightful sea view. 这小屋可以看到宜人的海景。 sight a thing that you see or can see, especially sth that is impressive or unusual 指看见或看得见的事物、景象，尤指壮观、奇特的景象 ：◆ It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. 一群红鹳飞向空中，景象十分壮观。 scene a view that you see, especially one with people and/or animals moving about and doing things 指景象、景色，尤指有人和／或动物活动的风光 ：◆ It was a delightful rural scene. 那是赏心悦目的乡村风光。 panorama a view of a wide area of land 指全景 ：◆ The tower offers a breathtaking panorama of Prague. 从塔上可看到壮丽的布拉格全景。
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a view/panorama of stha beautiful/breathtaking view/sight/scene/panoramaa magnificent/spectacular view/sight/panoramato take in the view/sight/sceneto admire the view/sight
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
look to turn your eyes in a particular direction 指看、瞧 ：◆ If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. 你要是仔细看，从这里就可以看见我们的房子。 ◆ She looked at me and smiled.她看了看我，笑了。 watch to look at sb/sth for a time, paying attention to what happens 指看、注视、观看、观察 ：◆ to watch television 看电视 ◆ Watch what I do, then you try. 你注意看我的动作，然后试着做。 see to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc. 指观看（比赛、电视节目、演出等） ：◆ In the evening we went to see a movie. 晚上我们去看了一场电影。 view ( to look at sth, especially when you look carefully; to watch television, a film/movie, etc.指看、观看（尤指仔细观察）；看（电视、电影等） ：◆ People came from all over the world to view her work. 观众从世界各地涌来欣赏她的作品。
watch, see or view? 用 watch、see 还是 view？
observe ( to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them or it指观察、注视、监视 ：◆ The patients were observed over a period of several months. 这些病人被观察了数月之久。
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to look/watch for sb/sthto watch/observe what/who/how… to look/watch/view/observe (sb/sth) with amazement/surprise/disapproval, etc.to watch/see/view a film/movie/show/programme to watch/see a match/game/fight to look (at sb/sth)/watch (sb/sth)/observe sb/sth carefully/closely
look to turn your eyes in a particular direction 指看、瞧 ：◆ If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. 你要是仔细看，从这里就可以看见我们的房子。 ◆ She looked at me and smiled.她看了看我，笑了。 watch to look at sb/sth for a time, paying attention to what happens 指看、注视、观看、观察 ：◆ to watch television 看电视 ◆ Watch what I do, then you try. 你注意看我的动作，然后试着做。 see to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc. 指观看（比赛、电视节目、演出等） ：◆ In the evening we went to see a movie. 晚上我们去看了一场电影。 view ( to look at sth, especially when you look carefully; to watch television, a film/movie, etc.指看、观看（尤指仔细观察）；看（电视、电影等） ：◆ People came from all over the world to view her work. 观众从世界各地涌来欣赏她的作品。
watch, see or view? 用 watch、see 还是 view？
observe ( to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them or it指观察、注视、监视 ：◆ The patients were observed over a period of several months. 这些病人被观察了数月之久。
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to look/watch for sb/sthto watch/observe what/who/how… to look/watch/view/observe (sb/sth) with amazement/surprise/disapproval, etc.to watch/see/view a film/movie/show/programme to watch/see a match/game/fight to look (at sb/sth)/watch (sb/sth)/observe sb/sth carefully/closely