panoramic

/ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mik -ˈrä-/ (ame, mw)

panoramic — adjective

  • panoramicpositive
  • more panoramiccomparative
  • most panoramicsuperlative

1. showing a very wide scene, or allowing you to see a large area from one position

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing a very wide scene, or allowing you to see a large area from one position

例句

The hotel restaurant has panoramic windows facing the harbor and nearby hills.

collocation: panoramic windows

Shanti took a panoramic photo from the cliff path above the bay.

collocation: panoramic photo

同義詞
  • expansive

    stresses open space, but not always a full visual sweep

  • sweeping

    often adds a dramatic or impressive feeling to the wide view

  • wide-angle

    mainly used for photography or lenses rather than general scenery

反義詞
  • close-up

    focuses tightly on one small part instead of a wide scene

  • narrow

    describes a limited view or small visual range

文法句型

a panoramic view

panoramic windows

a panoramic photo

用法筆記

Usually modifies nouns such as view, window, terrace, and photo. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes an actual broad visual scene, not broad coverage of a topic.

2. covering many parts of a subject so the whole picture becomes clear

2.形容詞C1
釋義

covering many parts of a subject so the whole picture becomes clear

例句

The documentary offers a panoramic history of migration across the island.

collocation: panoramic history

Gabriela's report gives a panoramic picture of how small shops survived the drought.

pattern: panoramic picture of [topic]

同義詞
  • comprehensive

    emphasizes completeness more than the broad overview effect

  • wide-ranging

    stresses variety and scope, often without the image of a full sweep

  • sweeping

    can sound more dramatic or general, while panoramic suggests a broad overview

反義詞
  • partial

    covers only some parts of the subject

  • limited

    suggests a narrow range or restricted scope

文法句型

a panoramic survey of [topic]

a panoramic account of [event]

a panoramic history of [subject]

用法筆記

Usually modifies nouns such as account, survey, overview, and history. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is figurative and means wide coverage of a subject rather than a wide view you can see.