vista

/ˈvɪstə/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɪstə] /ˈvɪstə/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɪstə] /ˈvi-stə/ (ame, mw)

vista — noun

  • vistasingular
  • vistasplural

1. a wide, attractive view of a large area that you can see from a high place, such

1.名詞B1
釋義

a wide, attractive view of a large area that you can see from a high place, such as the top of a hill or the window of a tall building.

例句

From the tower, visitors enjoy a stunning vista of the old city and river.

stunning vista — adjective + noun collocation for beauty

Rafael stood on the hotel balcony and took in the breathtaking vista of snow-covered mountains.

breathtaking vista — adjective + noun collocation

同義詞
  • view

    More general and common; can describe any scene seen from a place, not necessarily wide or impressive.

  • panorama

    Emphasises a very wide, unbroken view in all directions; often suggests a 360-degree scene.

  • landscape

    Focuses on the visible features of an area of land, such as hills, rivers, and fields, rather than the act of looking.

  • scene

    Refers to what is visible in a particular place; can be natural or urban but does not imply a high viewpoint.

文法句型

a + adjective + vista + of + place

vista + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often describes a broad, open view rather than a small or close-up scene. Frequently paired with adjectives that emphasise beauty: stunning, breathtaking, magnificent, panoramic.

常見錯誤

❌I have a nice vista from my bedroom window.' (if the view is small or ordinary)
✅I have a nice view from my bedroom window.
💡Vista typically suggests a wide, impressive landscape; for everyday scenes, view is more natural.

2. the range of imagined future events or situations that might come to pass, espec

2.名詞B2
釋義

the range of imagined future events or situations that might come to pass, especially those that are exciting or cause concern.

例句

The trade deal opened up a new vista of opportunities for small businesses.

open up a vista of + abstract noun phrase

Graduates today face a difficult vista of high rents and fierce competition for jobs.

同義詞
  • prospect

    More common in everyday English; often singular and implies a specific future possibility rather than a broad range.

  • outlook

    Often used with a modifier (economic outlook, political outlook) and focuses on what is judged likely to happen.

  • horizon

    Frequently in the plural (horizons) and suggests new experiences or opportunities that broaden one's life.

  • future

    The most general term for time to come; does not carry the sense of a wide, imagined range of possibilities.

文法句型

a + adjective + vista + of + abstract noun

open up a vista of

用法筆記

Primarily used in figurative or formal writing rather than everyday conversation. The phrase 'open up a (new) vista of' is the most common pattern. Often appears with abstract nouns such as opportunities, possibilities, discoveries, or challenges. Distinguish from sense 1 (SCENIC VIEW), which refers to a literal visual scene.

常見錯誤

❌After college, I saw a vista of good jobs.
✅After college, I saw a vista of opportunities opening up.
💡The figurative sense of vista typically pairs with abstract nouns like opportunities or possibilities, not concrete nouns like jobs.