envision

/ɪnˈvɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈvɪʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈvi-zhən en-/ (ame, mw)

envision — verb

  • envisionpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • envisionshe / she / it
  • envisionedpast simple
  • envisioning-ing form

1. to form a clear mental picture of a situation that does not yet exist, especiall

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to form a clear mental picture of a situation that does not yet exist, especially one you are hoping to bring about

例句

Dr. Nakamura envisioned a school where children from different backgrounds would learn together.

envision + noun phrase (concrete future scenario)

The architect leaned back and envisioned the completed library with its glass roof.

envision + noun phrase (visualised scene)

同義詞
  • imagine

    broader and more everyday; can refer to unreal or fictional scenarios, not only future ones

  • visualise

    emphasises the sensory mental image more strongly; common in self-help and sports contexts

  • foresee

    implies prediction based on evidence or logic rather than imagination

  • conceive

    more abstract; focuses on forming an idea or plan rather than a detailed picture

反義詞
  • discount

    to disregard a future possibility as unlikely or unimportant

  • overlook

    to fail to consider a potential future development

文法句型

envision + noun phrase

envision + that-clause

envision + -ing form

envision + object + as + noun/adjective

用法筆記

Common in discussions about goals, plans, or ideals for the future. The object is typically a desired scenario, role, or outcome rather than a present fact. Unlike imagine, envision almost always points forward in time.

常見錯誤

❌I envision to start my own company next year.
✅I envision starting my own company next year.
💡envision takes a gerund (-ing form), not a to-infinitive.
❌I envision that he is telling the truth.
✅I think he is telling the truth.
💡envision is for future possibilities, not present judgments.