standpoint
/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint/ (ame, mw)
standpoint — 名詞
- standpointsingular
- standpointsplural
1. a particular way of looking at a situation or issue, based on a person's experie
觀點；立場
看待事物的特定角度或立場
a particular way of looking at a situation or issue, based on a person's experiences, values, or beliefs
From Amara's standpoint, the company should hire more women in leadership roles.
從 Amara 的觀點來看，公司應該聘用更多女性擔任領導職務。
from [someone's] standpoint — introduces a personal perspective
Diego explained his standpoint on the new tax plan during the town hall meeting.
Diego 在市民大會上說明了他對新稅務計畫的立場。
explain one's standpoint on [topic]
From a medical standpoint, Fatima's symptoms pointed to a simple food allergy.
從醫學角度來看，Fatima 的症狀指向單純的食物過敏。
Wei wrote a paper comparing the standpoints of two famous philosophers.
Wei 寫了一篇論文，比較兩位著名哲學家的觀點。
From a teacher's standpoint, smaller class sizes help students learn better.
從老師的角度來看，小班制有助於學生學習得更好。
- viewpoint
very similar in meaning; can often be used interchangeably, though viewpoint is slightly more common in everyday speech
- perspective
emphasises a particular way of seeing things shaped by personal experience; often used with 'from a … perspective'
- outlook
focuses more on a general attitude toward life or future events rather than a specific position on one issue
- stance
suggests a deliberate, publicly stated position on an issue, often in a debate or political context
文法句型
from + [possessive] + standpoint
from the standpoint of + [noun]
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed pattern 'from + [noun/pronoun] + standpoint' to show the perspective from which something is viewed. The noun is typically singular.