visions
visions — 名詞
- visionssingular
- visionsesplural
1. a picture in your mind of what something could be like in the future — for examp
願景；構想
對未來情況的想法或想像
a picture in your mind of what something could be like in the future — for example, your dream home, a new project, or how a company might grow
Eve had clear visions of her dream house with a large garden.
Eve 對她的夢想之家有清晰的願景，包括一座大花園。
have visions of + noun phrase for mental images of a future scenario
The architect shared her visions for a new park with playgrounds and walking paths.
那位建築師分享了她對一座設有遊樂場和步道的新公園的構想。
Matthew's visions for the company included opening offices in Japan and Brazil within five years.
Matthew 對公司的願景包括在五年內於日本和巴西設立分公司。
possessive + visions for + noun phrase to express someone's plans
Young people often have big visions about what they want to do with their lives.
年輕人常常對自己未來想做什麼懷抱遠大的願景。
- have a vision of
- have visions of
- visions for the future
- share visions
- dreams and visions
- a clear vision
文法句型
have a vision of something
have visions of something
用法筆記
Often used with possessive adjectives (my, her, his, their) or after 'have'. The singular 'vision' can replace 'visions' when speaking about one clear idea.
常見錯誤
2. something that you seem to see while awake even though it is not really there, o
幻象；異象
清醒時看到的超自然或宗教性景象
something that you seem to see while awake even though it is not really there, often happening during deep religious thought, prayer, or as a result of illness or drugs
The monk described having visions of angels during his long nights of prayer.
那位僧侶描述他在漫長的禱告中看見了天使的異象。
have visions of + supernatural beings
After days without food and water, the traveller began to experience strange visions.
在斷水斷食數日後，那位旅人開始經歷奇怪的幻象。
In her vision, Sayaka saw a bright light and heard a voice saying her name.
在 Sayaka 的異象中，她看見一道強光，並聽到一個聲音呼喚她的名字。
in [possessive] vision — formula for describing the content of a vision
The prophet's writings are full of visions about the future of the kingdom.
那位先知的著作充滿了關於王國未來的異象。
Some people claim to have visions of family members who have already passed away.
有些人聲稱自己看見已故家人的幻象。
- have a vision
- experience visions
- see visions
- religious visions
- mystical visions
- prophetic visions
- visions of angels
- hallucination
medical or psychological term; may imply illness rather than religious experience
- revelation
suggests a divine message is being communicated through the vision
- apparition
focuses on the figure seen, rather than the whole experience
文法句型
have visions
see visions
experience visions
用法筆記
In this sense 'visions' is typically used in the plural or with an article ('a vision'). Often appears in religious, mystical, or medical contexts.
常見錯誤
3. the capacity to picture a better future and make wise plans to turn that picture
遠見；眼光
預測未來並制訂計劃的能力
the capacity to picture a better future and make wise plans to turn that picture into reality
The company's success was due to the founder's vision in predicting market trends.
該公司的成功歸功於創辦人預測市場趨勢的遠見。
possessive + vision in + gerund for someone's foresight in an area
A good leader needs vision to guide a country through difficult economic times.
好的領導者需要有遠見，才能在經濟困難時期引導國家前進。
Diego had the vision to invest in renewable energy long before it became popular.
Diego 早在再生能源普及之前就有遠見進行投資。
have the vision to + infinitive for having the foresight to act
The project lacked vision and failed to attract enough investors.
該專案缺乏遠見，未能吸引到足夠的投資者。
- lack vision
- show vision
- have the vision to
- demonstrate vision
- political vision
- artistic vision
- business vision
- foresight
focuses on predicting problems, while 'vision' focuses on imagining a better future
- imagination
broader and less tied to planning; you can imagine anything
- insight
more about understanding the present situation deeply than imagining the future
文法句型
have the vision to do something
show vision
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable — do not use 'a vision' or 'visions' for this meaning. Frequently combines with 'lack', 'have', 'show', 'demonstrate'.
常見錯誤
4. the physical ability to see things with your eyes
視力；視覺
用眼睛觀看的能力
the physical ability to see things with your eyes
The doctor told Cyrus that his vision was fine and he did not need glasses.
醫生告訴 Cyrus 他的視力沒問題，不需要戴眼鏡。
possessive + vision + be + adjective — stating someone's eyesight quality
Some animals have much better night vision than humans do.
有些動物的夜視能力比人類好得多。
After the operation, Lien's vision improved and she could read without glasses.
手術後，Lien 的視力改善了，可以不戴眼鏡閱讀。
Reading in very dim light can strain your vision and give you a headache.
在非常昏暗的光線下閱讀會讓眼睛疲勞，導致頭痛。
strain [possessive] vision — common collocation for eye fatigue
- poor vision
- good vision
- night vision
- peripheral vision
- double vision
- lose your vision
- test your vision
- blindness
the complete inability to see
文法句型
have good/poor vision
lose your vision
用法筆記
Always singular in this sense. 'Visions' does not apply to physical sight. Use 'vision' without an article when speaking generally: 'Vision is one of our five senses.'
常見錯誤
5. a person or thing that is so beautiful or impressive that it looks like somethin
美景；絕美
極美麗或令人印象深刻的人事物
a person or thing that is so beautiful or impressive that it looks like something from a dream or painting
Dressed in her wedding gown, Élise was a vision of beauty and grace.
Élise 穿著婚紗，是優雅與美麗的化身。
a vision of [quality] — formula for describing someone's striking appearance
The garden in full spring bloom was a vision of colourful flowers and sweet scents.
春天盛開的花園是一片色彩繽紛、花香四溢的美景。
Femi stood at the door, a vision of elegance in his dark evening suit.
Femi 穿著深色晚禮服站在門口，是優雅的化身。
The sunset over the lake was a vision that nobody in the group could forget.
湖上的夕陽美景令同行所有人都難以忘懷。
- a vision of beauty
- a vision of loveliness
- a vision of elegance
- a vision in white/black
- picture
more informal; 'she looked a picture' means she looked lovely but less dramatic
- sight for sore eyes
idiomatic and informal; suggests relief as well as beauty
文法句型
a vision of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed expression 'a vision of [abstract noun]' (beauty, loveliness, elegance). This is a literary or slightly old-fashioned usage.