views
/vjuː/ (bre, ipa) · [vjˈuz] /vjuː/ (ame, ipa) · [vjˈuz] /ˈvyü How to pronounce view (audio)/ (ame, mw)
views — 動詞
- 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
看待
以特定方式思考或評價
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.
Naomi 將她最新的專案視為學習新技能、認識不同人的機會。
view + noun + as + noun phrase (chance to...)
The head teacher views parent feedback as an important tool for improving the school.
校長將家長的意見視為改善學校的重要工具。
Many doctors view regular exercise as the best way to prevent heart disease.
許多醫生將規律運動視為預防心臟病的最佳方式。
Lena viewed the job offer as a step toward her long-term career goals.
Lena 將這份工作機會視為邁向長期職涯目標的一步。
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
仔細看
仔細觀看或審視
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.
Omar 把監視器畫面看了三遍，還是無法辨認出那名訪客。
view + noun + adverb (three times)
The art students viewed the sculpture from every angle before starting their sketches.
藝術系學生從各個角度仔細觀察這座雕塑，然後才開始畫素描。
Visitors lined up to view the photographs taken during the space mission.
參觀者排隊觀看太空任務期間拍攝的照片。
Dr. Chen viewed the X-ray images carefully before speaking to the patient.
陳醫師仔細看了X光片之後才對病人說話。
- 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
看屋
購屋或租屋前參觀房屋
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.
Park 一家人看了三間公寓，最後選了靠近捷運站的那一間。
view + property noun (apartment/house/flat)
Fatima arranged to view the old cottage on Saturday with the estate agent.
Fatima 安排週六和房仲一起去看那棟老別墅。
The agent called to say someone else had already viewed the flat that morning.
仲介打電話來說當天早上已經有人看過那間公寓了。
We plan to view the townhouse again before making a final decision.
我們打算再看一次那棟連排別墅，然後再做最後決定。
- 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 — 名詞
1. a personal opinion or set of beliefs about a particular topic, formed by your ex
觀點；意見
對某事的個人看法
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.
Aisha 在課堂討論中分享了她對氣候變遷的看法。
share your views on/about + topic
The committee listened to everyone's views before voting on the park renovation plan.
委員會聽取了每個人的意見，然後才針對公園翻新計畫進行投票。
listen to someone's views
In my view, the best answer is to add bike lanes in the city centre.
在我看來，最好的答案是市中心增設自行車道。
Priya's grandmother has very strong views about the importance of reading every day.
Priya 的祖母對於每天閱讀的重要性有很強烈的看法。
Wei wrote to the editor expressing his views on the new library policy.
Wei 寫信給編輯，表達他對新圖書館政策的看法。
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
角度；視角
看待問題的特定方式
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.
從醫學角度來看，這位病人在返回工作崗位之前需要更多休息。
from a [field] point of view
Carlos tried to see the argument from his sister's point of view before responding.
Carlos 在回應之前，試著從妹妹的角度來看待這場爭論。
see from someone's point of view
The book examines the war from both a political and a social point of view.
這本書從政治和社會兩種角度探討了那場戰爭。
From an environmental point of view, electric buses are cleaner than diesel ones.
從環保的角度來看，電動巴士比柴油巴士更乾淨。
Mei-Lin looked at the problem from a fresh point of view and found an answer.
Mei-Lin 用全新的角度審視了這個問題，並找到了簡單的答案。
- 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
世界觀
對世界的整體看法
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.
漁村的生活讓 Yuji 對世界的看法與城市孩子截然不同。
a [adjective] view of the world
The documentary encouraged viewers to develop a more global view of the world.
這部紀錄片鼓勵觀眾培養更全球化的世界觀。
Traveling through Southeast Asia changed Hana's view of the world completely.
在東南亞旅行徹底改變了 Hana 對世界的看法。
Johan's religious view of the world influences every major decision he makes.
Johan 以宗教信仰為基礎的世界觀影響了他所做的每一個重大決定。
The teacher said people from different cultures hold very different views of the world.
老師說，來自不同文化的人們持有非常不同的世界觀。
- 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
景色；視野
從某處看到的景象
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.
從山頂望去，山谷的景色令人嘆為觀止。
breathtaking view (common adjective collocation)
Nadia chose a hotel room with a view of the old fishing harbour.
Nadia 選了一間能看見古老漁港的飯店房間。
a room with a view (fixed phrase)
The view from the restaurant window looked out over the whole city at sunset.
從餐廳窗戶望出去的景色，可以俯瞰整座城市的夕陽。
The tall new apartment building completely blocked the view from our balcony.
那棟新建的高層公寓大樓完全擋住了我們陽台的視野。
Deepa stopped at the viewpoint to take pictures of the beautiful coastal views.
Deepa 在觀景臺停下來，拍攝美麗的海岸風景。
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
風景照
特定地點的照片或圖畫
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.
這場展覽展出了好幾幅十八世紀當地藝術家繪製的威尼斯風景畫。
view + of + place (in art and photography)
Esther bought a framed view of Paris at a shop near the Eiffel Tower.
Esther 在艾菲爾鐵塔附近的商店買了一幅裱框的巴黎風景照。
The photographer's collection includes stunning views of the desert at sunrise.
這位攝影師的作品集收錄了日初時分沙漠的絕美風景照。
The couple hung a large view of the Scottish Highlands above the living room fireplace.
這對夫婦在客廳壁爐上方掛了一幅蘇格蘭高地的風景大圖。
The postcard showed a beautiful view of the beach with palm trees along the shore.
這張明信片上印著美麗的海灘風景，前景是成排的棕櫚樹。
- 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
預展；試映
正式開放前的專屬觀賞活動
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.
博物館在展覽正式開放前一晚，為會員舉辦了一場專屬預展。
private view (fixed term for exhibition preview)
Santiago went to a press view of the new film at a cinema on Monday.
Santiago 週一去電影院參加了新片的媒體試映會。
press view (collocation for critic screenings)
Only critics and journalists attended the advance view of the play at the National Theatre.
只有評論家和記者參加了國家劇院那部舞台劇的內部預演。
The gallery's private view attracted over two hundred artists, collectors, and journalists.
這場藝廊的私人預展吸引了兩百多位藝術家、收藏家和記者。
Babatunde brought his camera to the press view and took photos for the newspaper.
Babatunde 帶著相機參加了媒體預展，為報社拍攝照片。
- 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
可見；在視野
在可看見的範圍內
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.
船繞過岩石峭壁時，燈塔就出現在視野中。
come into view — appears as you approach
Keep the emergency exit in view at all times during the performance.
演出期間請隨時將緊急出口保持在視線內。
keep [sth] in view — maintain sight of
The children played in full view of the parents sitting on the porch.
孩子們在坐在門廊上的父母看得到的地方玩耍。
No other house was within view, so the cabin felt completely isolated.
四周看不見任何其他房子，小木屋感覺完全與世隔絕。
As the fog lifted, the whole valley slowly came into view below them.
迷霧散去後，整個山谷慢慢出現在他們眼前。
- 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
展出；陳列
公開展示供人參觀
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.
這位雕塑家的早期作品目前在倫敦國家美術館展出。
on view at [place] — publicly exhibited
A collection of ancient pottery went on view at the museum last Tuesday.
一批古代陶器藏品上週二在博物館開始展出。
go on view — become available for public viewing
The winning photographs are on view at the town hall until March.
得獎攝影作品在鎮公所展出到三月底。
Rare manuscripts from the 14th century are on view behind special glass cases.
十四世紀的珍稀手稿在特製玻璃櫃中公開展示。
A new exhibition of contemporary Japanese ceramics is on view at the gallery this autumn.
一場新的當代日本陶瓷展今年秋天正在該畫廊展出。
- 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
考量；旨在
三種固定用法：可預見的未來、考量、旨在
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.
該公司在可預見的未來沒有漲價的計畫。
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.
考量到天氣不佳，戶外婚禮改到飯店內舉行。
in view of — taking into consideration
The school built a new lab with a view to attracting more students to science.
學校新建了一間實驗室，目的是吸引更多學生選修科學課程。
In view of the latest test results, the doctor recommended changing the treatment plan.
考量到最新的檢驗結果，醫師建議更改治療方案。
The government set up a committee with a view to reforming the pension system by 2027.
政府成立了一個委員會，目標是在2027年前改革退休金制度。
- 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.