sight
sight — 名詞
- sightsingular
- sightsplural
1. the physical power to detect light and shapes through your eyes, letting you kno
視力
眼睛看見物體的能力
the physical power to detect light and shapes through your eyes, letting you know what is around you.
Olivia's sight began to weaken after years of reading small print at work.
Olivia 的視力在多年閱讀細小字體的工作後開始減弱。
possessive 's sight + collocation: sight weakens
The doctor said the surgery could restore some of the sight in his left eye.
醫生說手術可以恢復他左眼的部分視力。
restore sight; in [body part] eye
Bats rely on hearing rather than sight to find their way in the dark.
蝙蝠在黑暗中主要依賴聽覺而非視力來辨別方向。
rather than sight — contrast with another sense
Anong found it difficult to adjust after losing his sight following a stroke at sixty-two.
Anong 在六十二歲中風後失去了視力，發現很難適應新的生活。
- lose your sight
- poor sight
- good sight
- 20/20 sight
- sight loss
- vision
more formal than sight; often used in medical or technical contexts
- eyesight
the everyday word for the quality of one's ability to see
- perception
broader — includes interpretation by the brain, not just the physical act
- blindness
total loss of sight
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not say 'a sight' when referring to the ability itself. 'A sight' belongs to sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. a person, thing, or scene that you can see with your eyes, or the distance over
景象
眼睛所看見的人、事物或景色
a person, thing, or scene that you can see with your eyes, or the distance over which things are visible.
From the top of the hill, the whole valley was a breathtaking sight.
從山頂望去，整個山谷的景色美不勝收。
countable: a [adjective] sight
The ship slowly disappeared from sight as it sailed toward the horizon.
那艘船緩緩駛向地平線，逐漸從視線中消失。
collocation: from sight / out of sight
Diya caught sight of a deer standing motionless near the edge of the woods.
Diya 看見一頭鹿靜靜地站在樹林邊緣。
fixed phrase: catch sight of
You must keep the children in sight while they are at the swimming pool.
孩子們在游泳池時，你必須讓他們保持在視線範圍內。
prepositional phrase: in sight
A strange sight greeted the hikers when they reached the mountain cabin.
登山者抵達山間小屋時，一幅奇特的景象迎接著他們。
- catch sight of
- lose sight of
- come into sight
- disappear from sight
- within sight
- at the sight of
用法筆記
Common in fixed prepositional phrases: 'in sight' (visible), 'out of sight' (not visible), 'within sight of' (close enough to see). When uncountable, refers to the range of vision rather than a specific thing seen.
常見錯誤
3. the experience of seeing someone or something, especially upon an initial encoun
看見
看到某人或某物的那一刻
the experience of seeing someone or something, especially upon an initial encounter or after an extended search.
Their first sight of the ocean filled the children with excitement.
孩子們第一次看見大海時，興奮不已。
possessive + first sight of [something]
The rescue team cheered at the sight of the missing climbers alive and well.
救援隊看到失蹤的登山者安然無恙時，歡呼了起來。
at the sight of [someone/something]
Hamza knew her immediately at first sight when she walked into the café.
Hamza 在她走進咖啡廳的第一眼就認出了她。
idiom: at first sight
I cannot stand the sight of blood, so I always look away during injections.
我無法忍受看到血，所以打針時總是轉頭不看。
- at first sight
- at the sight of
- love at first sight
- the sight of something makes someone...
用法筆記
Often appears in the structures 'at the sight of' (as a reaction to seeing) and 'at first sight' (upon the first moment of seeing). Distinguish from sense 1: this is about the event of seeing, not the physical ability.
常見錯誤
4. well-known places, buildings, or natural features that people travel to see, esp
名勝
值得參觀的景點或建築
well-known places, buildings, or natural features that people travel to see, especially in a city or region.
The tour guide showed us all the famous sights of Kyoto in one afternoon.
導遊在一個下午就帶我們看遍了京都所有著名的名勝。
the sights of [city/place]
Mauricio spent his first day in Paris visiting the sights around Montmartre.
Mauricio 在巴黎的第一天花了很多時間參觀蒙馬特附近的景點。
A map of the main historical sights is available at the hotel reception desk.
飯店接待處提供主要歷史名勝的地圖。
historical sights / main sights
Feng prefers exploring local markets over the usual tourist sights when travelling.
Feng 旅行時喜歡探索當地市場，而不是一般的觀光景點。
tourist sights — common compound
- see the sights
- the sights of [city]
- tourist sights
- historical sights
- show someone the sights
- attractions
broader — includes rides, shows, shops; sights are specifically visual landmarks
- landmarks
famous buildings or structures that are easy to recognise; a subset of sights
- points of interest
a formal or written alternative used in maps and guides
用法筆記
Almost always plural when referring to tourist attractions (see the sights of Rome). The singular is possible but rare — 'a sight' in this sense usually falls under sense 2 instead.
常見錯誤
5. without having looked at or examined something before deciding about it — typica
未看現貨
未事先查看即購買
without having looked at or examined something before deciding about it — typically used in the fixed phrase 'sight unseen' for purchases or agreements.
Darius bought the old farmhouse sight unseen, relying only on photographs he saw online.
Darius 僅憑網上看到的照片，未看現貨就買下了那間老農舍。
buy something sight unseen
Christopher rented a flat in Taipei sight unseen and found that the kitchen had no windows at all.
Christopher 在未看現貨的情況下租了台北的一間公寓，結果發現廚房完全沒有窗戶。
The collector purchased the painting sight unseen during an online auction.
那位收藏家在線上拍賣中未看現貨就買下了這幅畫。
purchase / buy + sight unseen
The couple leased a flat sight unseen after watching a short video tour online.
那對夫婦在網上看了一段簡短的導覽影片後，未看現貨就租下了一間公寓。
- buy sight unseen
- purchase sight unseen
- rent sight unseen
- in person
with the chance to see and examine before buying
用法筆記
Functions as an adverbial phrase, always in the fixed form 'sight unseen'. Never used with articles or possessives (not 'a sight unseen' or 'my sight unseen').
常見錯誤
6. a large amount or degree of something, used in the phrase 'a sight' to emphasise
大量
用於比較級前，強調程度
a large amount or degree of something, used in the phrase 'a sight' to emphasise a difference or quantity.
This new sofa is a sight more comfortable than the old one we had.
這張新沙發比我們之前那張舒服得多。
a sight + comparative adjective
Gabriel's car repairs cost a sight more money than he expected after the accident.
Gabriel 的車禍修車費比他所預期的還要高出許多。
The children are a sight better behaved now that they have a regular bedtime.
孩子們現在有固定的就寢時間，行為規矩多了。
a sight + comparative — informal intensifier
That final exam was a sight harder than any of the practice tests we took.
期末考比我們做過的任何練習測驗都要難得多。
- a sight better
- a sight more
- a sight worse
用法筆記
Informal or dialectal. Used before a comparative adjective ('a sight better', 'a sight more'). In standard writing, 'a lot' or 'far' is preferred. Common in British and Irish English speech.
常見錯誤
7. a raised fitting atop a firearm or similar implement that you align with your ey
瞄準器
槍枝或武器上的瞄準裝置
a raised fitting atop a firearm or similar implement that you align with your eye to direct a shot at a chosen point.
Liang lined up the front and rear sights of his rifle before pulling the trigger at the shooting range.
Liang 在射擊場對齊了步槍的前後瞄準器，然後才扣下扳機。
front sight / rear sight — common modifier pair
The rifle's sights need adjusting after being knocked during the hike.
步槍的瞄準器在健行途中被撞到後需要重新調整。
possessive: [object]'s sights
Mauricio checked the sights on the crossbow before taking aim at the target.
Mauricio 在瞄準靶心之前檢查了十字弓上的瞄準器。
Laser sights are now available as add-ons for many handgun models.
雷射瞄準器現在已可作為許多手槍型號的附加配件。
laser sights — common compound
- front sight
- rear sight
- adjust the sights
- laser sights
- iron sights
- through the sights
- scope
a telescope-like sight that magnifies the target; not the same as open sights
- aiming device
the general technical term covering all types
用法筆記
Usually plural (sights) even when referring to the set on one weapon. Can refer to optical devices on crossbows, telescopes, and cameras as well as guns.
常見錯誤
at first sight
idiomWhen you first see or think about something.
乍看之下
At first sight, the problem seemed easy to solve.
It was love at first sight for Maya and Diego.
To strongly dislike someone or something, often because you have seen them too much.
厭惡見到
I can't stand the sight of that messy kitchen.
After the long trip, we were sick of the sight of each other.
To appear, especially slowly from far away.
映入眼簾
A large ship hove into sight on the horizon.
As we rounded the corner, the old castle hove into view.
According to someone's opinion or judgment.
在……看來
In the sight of the law, all citizens are equal.
In her parents' sight, she could do no wrong.
To recognize someone when you see them, but not know them well.
面熟
I know the new neighbor by sight, but we've never spoken.
Do you know that man by sight? He looks familiar.
To no longer be able to see someone or something.
看不見
We lost sight of the bird as it flew behind the clouds.
Don't lose sight of your main goal while working on details.
not a pretty sight
idiomUnpleasant to look at.
不好看
After the storm, the garden was not a pretty sight.
His face after the fight was not a pretty sight.
Impossible to find or see anywhere.
不見蹤影
I looked for my keys, but they were nowhere to be found.
The bus was nowhere in sight, so we decided to walk.
Used to say that people quickly forget someone or something when they are not present.
眼不見，心不煩
After moving away, he realized out of sight, out of mind.
She put the cookies in the back of the cupboard, out of sight, out of mind.
To increase or decrease what you expect from a situation.
提高/降低目標
After the promotion, she raised her sights and aimed for a manager role.
He lowered his sights and applied for a smaller apartment.
To decide to achieve something and work hard for it.
立志於
She set her sights on becoming a doctor.
He set his sights on winning the championship this year.
Much better or much too good.
好得多/好過頭
This restaurant is a damn sight better than the last one.
That price is a sight too high for me.
A person or thing that is very welcome or pleasant to see.
令人欣慰的景象
After the long hike, the cold water was a sight for sore eyes.
When Sara walked in, she was a sight for sore eyes.
sight unseen
idiomWithout seeing something before buying or agreeing to it.
未經查看
He bought the car sight unseen, trusting the seller's description.
She rented the apartment sight unseen and was pleasantly surprised.
sight — 動詞
- sightpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sights3rd person singular
- sighting-ing form
- sightedpast simple
1. to see someone or something suddenly or briefly, often after looking for them or
瞥見
突然或短暫地看到
to see someone or something suddenly or briefly, often after looking for them or unexpectedly.
The sailor sighted land on the third morning of the voyage across the Atlantic.
水手在橫跨大西洋的第三天早上看到了陸地。
sight + concrete noun (land, ship, person)
Yuki sighted a rare bird species during her early morning walk in the forest.
Yuki 清晨在森林散步時瞥見了一種罕見的鳥類。
The search party sighted the missing hiker waving from a ridge above the river.
搜救隊看到那位失蹤的登山者站在河流上方的山脊上揮手。
sight + someone + verb-ing
No enemy ships were sighted during the overnight patrol along the coast.
在海岸線的夜間巡邏中，沒有發現任何敵方船隻。
passive: be sighted
Tendai thought he sighted a familiar face in the crowd at the train station.
Tendai 覺得他在火車站的人群中瞥見了一張熟悉的臉孔。
- sight land
- sight a ship
- sight a deer
- be sighted by [someone]
- sighted + verb-ing
- spot
more informal and everyday than sight; implies noticing something that is hard to see
- glimpse
to see briefly or incompletely; often suggests speed or movement
- catch sight of
the phrasal equivalent of this verb sense, slightly more informal
文法句型
sight + noun phrase
用法筆記
More formal or literary than 'see' or 'spot'. Common in news, military, and exploration contexts. Frequently used in the passive ('were sighted'). Often implies that something was searched for or is noteworthy.
常見錯誤
2. to position a firearm or comparable device by aligning its aiming apparatus with
瞄準
透過瞄準器對準目標
to position a firearm or comparable device by aligning its aiming apparatus with a target, often before releasing a shot.
The soldier sighted carefully along the barrel before squeezing the trigger.
士兵小心地沿著槍管瞄準，然後才扣下扳機。
sight + along + [body part/object]
Élise sighted at the centre target and released the arrow from her bow.
Élise 對準中央靶心，然後放開了弓弦上的箭。
sight + at + target
The hunter sighted through the scope for almost a minute before deciding not to shoot.
獵人透過瞄準鏡瞄準了將近一分鐘，最後決定不開槍。
sight + through + [device]
Yan raised the hunting rifle and sighted down the range at the paper target.
Yan 舉起獵槍，沿著射擊場瞄準紙靶。
- sight at [target]
- sight along [barrel/gun]
- sight through [scope/sight]
- sight carefully
- aim
the general-purpose word; 'sight' is more specific to using the device's sights
- take aim
the phrasal alternative; slightly more common in everyday speech
- draw a bead on
informal and idiomatic; specific to firearms with a front bead sight
文法句型
sight + at + noun phrase
sight + along + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always intransitive in this sense — you must use a preposition ('at', 'along', 'through') rather than a direct object. The related transitive sense with a direct object means 'to equip with sights' and is too technical for general learners.
常見錯誤
同根字
- sightless形容詞C1
- sightseeing名詞B1
- sightseer名詞B2
- unsightly形容詞C1
- far-sighted形容詞B2
- short-sighted形容詞B2
- eyesight名詞B1
常見搭配
常用片語
- at first sight
- out of sight
- in sight of
- sight unseen
- catch sight of
- lose sight of