单词 | in view |
释义 | > as lemmasin view a. in view. [Compare Middle French, French en vue in sight (first half of the 14th cent.), and also Anglo-Norman a vewe, Old French, Middle French a veue, Middle French, French à vue in sight (second half of the 12th cent.).] extracted from viewn. (a) In sight, so as to be visible. Also in in full view: in full sight. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > intention > [phrase] > as an object aimed at in view?c1475 the mind > attention and judgement > attention > notice, observation > [adverb] > under attention in view?c1475 the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > visibility > [adverb] > clearly visible > in full view in view?c1475 in the face of1482 on view1800 to the fore1842 the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [adverb] > under consideration in view?c1475 in one's eye?1567 in speculation1638 under consideration1652 on (upon) the tapis1690 on the carpet1726 in contemplation1773 on (also upon) the table1884 on the nail1886 ?c1475 [see sense 5a(c)]. ?1573 L. Lloyd Pilgrimage of Princes f. 216v She princely doth possesse in place, the Golden fleace in vewe. 1608 W. Shakespeare King Lear xxii. 55 The enemies in vew . View more context for this quotation 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost i. 563 And now Advanc't in view they stand, a horrid Front Of dreadful length. View more context for this quotation 1731 W. Halfpenny Perspective made Easy 4 Here inserted more plainly to discover what part of the Cube is in View. 1769 W. Robertson Hist. Charles V II. iv. 282 His soldiers, now that they had their prey in full view, complained neither of fatigue, nor famine, nor want of pay. 1782 W. Cowper Progress of Error in Poems 69 None sends his arrow to the mark in view, Whose hand is feeble, or his aim untrue. 1812 Sporting Mag. 39 88 The hounds..were running a hare hard in view. 1856 E. K. Kane Arctic Explor. II. xxvi. 262 There was nothing in view except Dalrymple Rock. 1916 Rotarian Jan. 25/1 The mountains were in view and distant only about thirty miles. 1977 Motorboating & Sailing Mar. 49/1 We had just about decided to reverse course and wait for better weather when a ship came in view. (b) Under consideration; as an object of attention or notice; in mind. Frequently in to keep in view. ΚΠ 1566 J. Barthlet Pedegrewe Heretiques f. 41 The thing notwithstanding that I intende to match, & set them in viewe eche with other, is the maner and rite that they vsed. 1569 E. Fenton tr. P. Boaistuau Certaine Secrete Wonders Nature f. 117v There is yet a further consideration and regarde touchyng the faces, which bothe in view and iudgement seeme more humaine than brutal. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost x. 1030 Then let us seek Som safer resolution, which methinks I have in view . View more context for this quotation 1690 J. Locke Ess. Humane Understanding ii. x. 65 By keeping the Idea..for some time actually in view, which is called Contemplation. 1779 Mirror No. 66 It is necessary that we keep in view the character of Lady Anne. 1791 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse Introd. 2 It is probable the resemblance Josephus had in view, was chiefly that of the outward form. 1840 Jrnl. Royal Agric. Soc. 1 iv. 455 This should always be kept in view. 1891 ‘L. Malet’ Wages of Sin II. 38 I have a quantity of work in view. 1911 Catholic Encycl. XII. 735/2 The inferior and relative nature of the honour due to relics was always kept in view. 1972 H. Barker in S. P. Kashap Stud. in Spinoza 154 Possibly he had in view only the ordinary cases of vision. 2014 D. Singh Adv. in Plant Biopesticides vii. 119 Keeping in view the ever-increasing demand for safe food, pesticides of plant origin have a pivotal role to play. (c) As an aim, object, or end. Also (tautologically) in to have an aim (also object, end, etc.) in view. ΚΠ 1581 C. Thimelthorpe Short Inuentory Certayne Idle Inuentions f. 9 Ther may behold the innumerable number of worldlinges, hauinge continually their desyred fort in view. 1645 R. Pricket Newes from King's Bath 11 This you had in view: But God would have you know 'twas not for you. 1678 in tr. J. Le Noir New Politick Lights i. 17 The common Good that Jesus Christ had in view when he instituted the Government of his Church. 1720 A. Ramsay Prospect of Plenty 14 This, this our faithfou trustees have in view, And honourably will the task pursue. 1771 ‘Junius’ Stat Nominis Umbra (1772) II. lviii. 259 Liberty..we all profess to have in view. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems 278 Fiercely they fought, having honour in view, Ten hours quite elaps'd. 1853 R. Browning In a Balcony in Men & Women II. 92 Who keeps one end in view makes all things serve. 1878 W. Stubbs Constit. Hist. III. xx. 438 It may be questioned whether the advisers of Henry VI..had any deep political object in view. 1908 Animal Managem. (War Office) 291 With this in view, the saddles are very generally left on. 1965 C. Himes Cotton comes to Harlem vi. 56 I have utmost confidence in you, Mrs. Hill. We both have the same aim in view. 2015 J. D. Grainger Brit. Campaigns S. Atlantic vi. 69 Popham had a special scheme in view in heading for St. Helena. < as lemmas |
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