views
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views — verb
- viewspresent simple I / you / we / they
- viewses3rd person singular
- viewsing-ing form
- viewsedpast simple
1. to form a particular opinion of a person or thing based on your experience
to form a particular opinion of a person or thing based on your experience
Naomi views her latest project as a chance to learn new skills and meet others.
view + noun + as + noun phrase (chance to...)
The head teacher views parent feedback as an important tool for improving the school.
Many doctors view regular exercise as the best way to prevent heart disease.
Lena viewed the job offer as a step toward her long-term career goals.
文法句型
view + noun + as + noun/adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'view + someone/something + as + noun/adjective'. The 'as'-phrase is required to complete the meaning. Without 'as', the sentence sounds incomplete.
常見錯誤
2. to watch or examine something carefully, paying close attention to what you see
to watch or examine something carefully, paying close attention to what you see
Omar viewed the security footage three times but could not identify the visitor.
view + noun + adverb (three times)
The art students viewed the sculpture from every angle before starting their sketches.
Visitors lined up to view the photographs taken during the space mission.
Dr. Chen viewed the X-ray images carefully before speaking to the patient.
- ignore
deliberately not paying attention to something
文法句型
view + noun
用法筆記
More formal than 'look at' or 'watch'. Common in academic, documentary, or professional contexts where careful observation is implied. Not used for entertainment (films, TV shows) in modern spoken English.
常見錯誤
3. to go and look around a home, flat, or similar property when you are deciding wh
to go and look around a home, flat, or similar property when you are deciding whether to buy or rent it
The Park family viewed three apartments before choosing one near the metro station.
view + property noun (apartment/house/flat)
Fatima arranged to view the old cottage on Saturday with the estate agent.
The agent called to say someone else had already viewed the flat that morning.
We plan to view the townhouse again before making a final decision.
- inspect
broader — can apply to any object, not just property; implies a professional check
- look around
less formal, common in both British and American English
文法句型
view + property noun (house/flat/apartment/cottage)
用法筆記
This sense is specific to property viewings. In American English, the phrase 'look at' is more common for this context, while 'view' is standard in British English for formal estate-agent appointments.
常見錯誤
views — noun
1. a personal opinion or set of beliefs about a particular topic, formed by your ex
a personal opinion or set of beliefs about a particular topic, formed by your experiences or what you have learned
Aisha shared her views on climate change during the class discussion.
share your views on/about + topic
The committee listened to everyone's views before voting on the park renovation plan.
listen to someone's views
In my view, the best answer is to add bike lanes in the city centre.
Priya's grandmother has very strong views about the importance of reading every day.
Wei wrote to the editor expressing his views on the new library policy.
文法句型
someone's views on/about + topic
in my/his/her view
hold/express/share views
用法筆記
Often paired with a prepositional phrase beginning with 'on' or 'about' to specify the topic. The fixed phrase 'in my view' is a common discourse marker for introducing your own opinion in essays or discussions.
常見錯誤
2. a particular way of approaching or understanding a situation, shaped by your rol
a particular way of approaching or understanding a situation, shaped by your role, position, or personal history
From a medical point of view, the patient needs more rest before returning to work.
from a [field] point of view
Carlos tried to see the argument from his sister's point of view before responding.
see from someone's point of view
The book examines the war from both a political and a social point of view.
From an environmental point of view, electric buses are cleaner than diesel ones.
Mei-Lin looked at the problem from a fresh point of view and found an answer.
- perspective
almost identical; 'perspective' is slightly more formal and often used in written contexts
- angle
less formal; often used in journalism or creative thinking contexts
- standpoint
more formal; often tied to a person's intellectual or ideological position
文法句型
a point of view
from someone's point of view
a view on + topic
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 ('OPINION') describes the content of what someone thinks, while sense 2 ('PERSPECTIVE') describes the angle or lens through which they see things. The phrase 'point of view' belongs primarily to this sense.
常見錯誤
3. a person's broad set of beliefs and attitudes about how the world works and what
a person's broad set of beliefs and attitudes about how the world works and what matters in life, often shaped by culture or religion
Life in a fishing village gave Yuji a view of the world unlike that of city children.
a [adjective] view of the world
The documentary encouraged viewers to develop a more global view of the world.
Traveling through Southeast Asia changed Hana's view of the world completely.
Johan's religious view of the world influences every major decision he makes.
The teacher said people from different cultures hold very different views of the world.
- worldview
the compact one-word equivalent, common in formal and academic writing
- philosophy
broader; can include a systematic intellectual framework, not just personal beliefs
- outlook
less formal; focuses more on attitude and expectations than on a full belief system
文法句型
a/someone's view of the world
someone's view of life/the universe
用法筆記
Nearly always used with a modifier ('his view of the world', 'a scientific view of the world'). The phrase 'worldview' (one word) is also common in academic English and carries the same meaning more concisely.
常見錯誤
4. the scene or area visible from a certain spot, especially when it is impressive
the scene or area visible from a certain spot, especially when it is impressive or pleasing to the eye
From the top of the mountain, the view across the valley was absolutely breathtaking.
breathtaking view (common adjective collocation)
Nadia chose a hotel room with a view of the old fishing harbour.
a room with a view (fixed phrase)
The view from the restaurant window looked out over the whole city at sunset.
The tall new apartment building completely blocked the view from our balcony.
Deepa stopped at the viewpoint to take pictures of the beautiful coastal views.
文法句型
a view of + place
the view from + place
the view across/over + area
用法筆記
Often used with evaluative adjectives ('stunning', 'magnificent', 'spectacular', 'lovely'). The related noun 'viewpoint' (or 'viewing point') describes the place from which you look, not the scene itself.
常見錯誤
5. a photograph, painting, or drawing that shows a particular landscape, city scene
a photograph, painting, or drawing that shows a particular landscape, city scene, or building
The exhibition features several views of Venice painted by local artists in the 1700s.
view + of + place (in art and photography)
Esther bought a framed view of Paris at a shop near the Eiffel Tower.
The photographer's collection includes stunning views of the desert at sunrise.
The couple hung a large view of the Scottish Highlands above the living room fireplace.
The postcard showed a beautiful view of the beach with palm trees along the shore.
- picture
more general; can refer to any image, not just a landscape
- photograph
more specific; implies a camera was used
- print
a photographic copy on paper; often sold as art
文法句型
a view of + place
views of + place (plural for a collection)
用法筆記
In art and photography contexts, 'a view of + place' is a standard way to title or describe a picture. The plural 'views' is often used for a collection of such images in an exhibition or book.
常見錯誤
6. a special showing of an exhibition, film, or performance arranged for a selected
a special showing of an exhibition, film, or performance arranged for a selected audience before it opens to the general public
The museum held a private view for its members the night before the exhibition opened.
private view (fixed term for exhibition preview)
Santiago went to a press view of the new film at a cinema on Monday.
press view (collocation for critic screenings)
Only critics and journalists attended the advance view of the play at the National Theatre.
The gallery's private view attracted over two hundred artists, collectors, and journalists.
Babatunde brought his camera to the press view and took photos for the newspaper.
- preview
the standard term in American English; broader and used across film, theatre, and exhibitions
- sneak peek
informal; describes an early look at something not yet released
文法句型
a private view
a press view
an advance view
用法筆記
This sense is primarily used in fixed compounds: 'private view' (for art exhibitions), 'press view' (for media), and 'advance view' (more general). In American English, 'preview' or 'sneak preview' is more common.
常見錯誤
7. describes something that is close enough or positioned so that it can be seen, w
describes something that is close enough or positioned so that it can be seen, without anything blocking the sight of it.
The lighthouse came into view as the boat rounded the rocky cliff.
come into view — appears as you approach
Keep the emergency exit in view at all times during the performance.
keep [sth] in view — maintain sight of
The children played in full view of the parents sitting on the porch.
No other house was within view, so the cabin felt completely isolated.
As the fog lifted, the whole valley slowly came into view below them.
- out of view
the direct opposite; hidden from sight
- hidden
general opposite meaning
文法句型
in view
within view of
in full view of
come into view
用法筆記
Frequently occurs in fixed prepositional phrases (in view, within view, in full view) rather than as a standalone noun. The verb phrase come into view describes the moment something becomes visible.
常見錯誤
8. arranged in a public space so that people can come and look at it, especially in
arranged in a public space so that people can come and look at it, especially in a museum, gallery, or exhibition.
The sculptor's early works are now on view at the National Gallery in London.
on view at [place] — publicly exhibited
A collection of ancient pottery went on view at the museum last Tuesday.
go on view — become available for public viewing
The winning photographs are on view at the town hall until March.
Rare manuscripts from the 14th century are on view behind special glass cases.
A new exhibition of contemporary Japanese ceramics is on view at the gallery this autumn.
- on display
more common in American English; identical meaning
- exhibited
more formal; typical in official descriptions
- in storage
not available for public viewing
- removed
taken down from display
文法句型
on view
put/place on view
go on view
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English. American English more commonly uses on display or exhibited. The phrase always uses on view (no article), not on the view.
常見錯誤
9. Used in three separate fixed phrases: 'in the foreseeable future' refers to the
Used in three separate fixed phrases: 'in the foreseeable future' refers to the time ahead that can be reasonably predicted; 'in view of' means 'considering a particular fact when making a decision'; 'with a view to' means 'with the aim of achieving something'.
The company has no plans to raise prices in the foreseeable future.
in the foreseeable future — the period ahead that can be predicted
In view of the bad weather, the outdoor wedding was moved inside the hotel.
in view of — taking into consideration
The school built a new lab with a view to attracting more students to science.
In view of the latest test results, the doctor recommended changing the treatment plan.
The government set up a committee with a view to reforming the pension system by 2027.
- considering
simpler equivalent for in view of; less formal
- with an eye to
similar meaning to with a view to, but slightly more literary
文法句型
in view (of)
with a view to + noun/-ing
in the long view
用法筆記
This sense operates through several fixed expressions with distinct functions: in view of means 'considering' or 'because of'; with a view to means 'with the intention of'; in the foreseeable future refers to the near-to-medium-term future. These expressions are more common in formal writing and official announcements than in everyday conversation.