must-see
/ˈməst-ˈsē/ (ame, mw)
must-see — noun
1. a film, place, exhibition, or performance so striking, beautiful, or famous that
a film, place, exhibition, or performance so striking, beautiful, or famous that anyone with a chance to view it really ought to take the chance — especially common in travel writing and entertainment reviews.
The new Studio Ghibli exhibition at the museum is a must-see for animation fans.
a must-see for [audience group]
Eleni told friends the sunrise temple complex in Cambodia was a true must-see.
a true must-see in [place]
Critics are calling Zuri's debut film an absolute must-see at this year's festival.
Among Kyoto's autumn temples, the maple garden in Arashiyama remains a must-see.
For first-time visitors to London, the Tate Modern is on most travel guides' must-see lists.
- must-watch
near-synonym, slightly favoured for TV and streaming content
- unmissable
more formal, often used in reviews
- forgettable
informal opposite for films or shows
文法句型
a must-see (film / show / sight / exhibition)
must-see + noun (attributive use)
用法筆記
Frequently appears as an attributive modifier before another noun (a must-see film, a must-see destination). Subject is almost always something visual — a place, performance, exhibition, or screen production. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense centres on viewing or watching, not on broader necessity.
常見錯誤
2. anything a person really should not skip because missing it would feel like a bi
anything a person really should not skip because missing it would feel like a big loss — used widely of products, apps, trips, or experiences that count as essential for a particular audience.
For new parents in Taipei, the baby-carrier brand from Layla's shop is a must-see.
a must-see for [audience]
Isabela said the night market in Kaohsiung was a must-see during her summer trip.
a must-see during [event/period]
Among hiking apps, the trail-mapping tool from Yael's start-up has become a must-see.
The new design fair in Tainan is on every architect's list of must-sees this year.
- skippable
informal opposite — safe to ignore
文法句型
a must-see [for someone]
must-see + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a tangible product, event, place, or app — not an abstract concept. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense broadens beyond visual experience to anything essential in a category — apps, gear, trips, even people's recommendations.