单词	view
释义	view1 nounview2 verb viewview1 /vjuː/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu MENU FOR viewview1 opinion2 way of considering3 sight4 scenery5 picture6 chance to see something7 in view of something8 with a view to (doing) something9 in view10 take the long view (of something) Word Origin WORD ORIGINview1 Origin: 1400-1500 Old French veue, vue, from veeir, voir ‘to see’, from Latin videre; ➔ VIDEO3 Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a spectacular view across the valley Dan was delighted to get a room with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles basin. Edwina's office was south-facing, with a view of the lake. How is the view from the balcony? I don't agree with the view that longer prison sentences stop people from committing crime. In Freud's view, people's dreams often reveal their unconscious fears. Is it the superb views that bring you back here each year? It is natural for children to have different views from their parents. Malthus will always be known mainly for his views on population. Most nineteenth century scientists took the view that the Universe had no purpose or meaning. Stein was expressing the view of many fellow war veterans. The hotel is situated on a hill, providing panoramic views of the city. The open-air terrace affords unparalleled views of the Big Apple. The survey reflected a very conservative view about what the ideal family structure should be. We had a good view of the firework display from Ron's balcony. We lived in a town house, with a spectacular view of the East China Sea. We were very, very lucky to get an apartment with a view. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He or she will bring an objective view to team meetings. In reality, of course, the relationship between education and society is much more complex than either view would suggest. Robyn had a comfortable childhood, growing up in a pleasant, unostentatious house with a view of the sea. So far as the avoidance of an election commitment was concerned, this would have been sensible from any point of view. There is a roof-top sun terrace with panoramic views of the town and the sea, a lounge, bar and restaurant. Unfortunately a fourth hangs a tea-towel over the window at this point, obscuring my view. We lingered, not just because of the food but also because of the view out the picture window. Thesaurus THESAURUS► view the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The hotel has a view of the Colosseum.· There are great views of the Himalayas. ► panorama an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains· From the top, there is a breathtaking panorama across to the southern slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. ► vista written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.· On a sparkling spring day, the vista is quite superb.· In front, a simple porch offered a spectacular vista of coconut-fringed beach, lagoon, and open sea beyond. ► scene what you see in a place, especially when people are moving around and doing things: · His paintings are mainly of local scenes.· a peaceful village scene ► sight something that you see, especially something very impressive or surprising: · The mountain is a magnificent sight, soaring up from the carpet of purple heather at its base.· It was an amazing sight. I had never seen elephants in the wild before.· They were met with the sight of riot police shaking hands with the demonstrators. Longman Language Activatorto have the same opinion as someone else► agree to have the same opinion: · I think it's too expensive. Do you agree?· "Yes, I'm sure you're right," agreed Tony.agree with: · Mr Johnson thinks it's too risky, and I tend to agree with him.· Lee agreed with Jackson that more opportunities should be created for minorities in film . agree that: · Most experts agree that drugs like heroin can cause permanent brain damage.agree on/about: · I agree with you about the color -- it looks awful.· The one thing all the parties agreed on was the need for fair elections.I quite agree British (=I agree completely): · Yes, I quite agree. Why should poor people pay so much tax?I couldn't agree more (=I agree completely): · "I wish it was time to go home." "I couldn't agree more." ► be in agreement formal if people are in agreement, they have the same opinion about something, especially after discussing it a lot and trying to agree: · No decision can be made until everyone is in agreement.be in agreement on: · The two sides are in agreement on the need for arms reduction.be in agreement with: · I found myself in agreement with the lawyer, for once. ► be of the same opinion formal to have the same opinion as someone on a particular subject: · Both teachers were of the same opinion -- she should be expelled from school immediately.· Mrs Ford clearly disapproved, and her sister appeared to be of the same opinion. ► share the view that formal to have the same opinion as someone, especially about something important, in politics, business, science etc: · I share the view that peace can only be achieved through dialogue.share somebody's view: · Many people shared Duvald's view, and thought the plan should be stopped.share this/that view: · This view is shared by many doctors. ► subscribe to to have the same opinion or belief as a lot of other people: · She has always subscribed to the view that children should be given responsibility from an early age.· There is a business philosophy I subscribe to, which says that if you are not making mistakes, you are not doing it right. ► concur formal to say that you have the same opinion as someone else: · "My opinion exactly", he concurred.concur with: · He resigned three years later, because he did not concur with the division of the country into separate republics. any one of the people in a group or in the world► appear to start to be seen or to suddenly be seen: · A face appeared at the window.appear from: · The manager suddenly appeared from his office.appear from behind/under etc: · A spider appeared from under the sofa.· Lois was about to knock when a woman appeared from around the side of the house.appear out of nowhere (=suddenly appear): · The dog appeared out of nowhere and began running alongside me. ► become visible to gradually start to be able to be seen - use this when you just start to see something, especially when it looks very small and difficult to see: · We had been on the boat for several hours when I noticed the coastline slowly becoming visible.· As the fog became thinner, the edges of buildings slowly became visible. ► come into view/come into sight if something comes into view/sight , you can see it as you get closer to it or it gets closer to you - use this about things that are far away: · As the station came into sight, the train began to slow down.· Astronomers say that over the next few weeks the comet will be coming into view. ► come out if the sun, the moon, or a star comes out , it appears in the sky: · The moon came out from behind a cloud.· As the sky grew darker, the stars came out one by one. ► emerge especially written to come out from a room, building or other enclosed space and start to be seen: emerge from: · Baxter emerged from the building and walked across the parking lot to a waiting car.· Brian, emerging from the bathroom, heard his wife speaking to someone at the front door.· At the airport, people stood behind a metal fence waiting for passengers to emerge from customs. ► loom/loom up if a large person or thing looms or looms up , they suddenly appear in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened, especially in a situation in which you cannot see clearly: · As we rounded the curve, the mountain loomed up in front of us.· They were walking through the alley when a man suddenly loomed out of the shadows. ► reappear to appear again after a short time of not being there or not being able to be seen: · Baines went back inside and reappeared a few moments later carrying an umbrella. to think that someone or something is bad or morally wrong► disapprove to think that someone or something is bad, morally wrong, or very stupid: · I could tell from my mother's face that she disapproved.disapprove of: · A lot of church leaders disapproved of the book when it was first published.disapprove of somebody doing something: · My friends disapprove of me smoking.strongly disapprove (=disapprove very much): · I strongly disapprove of any form of gambling. ► do not approve to think that someone or something is bad, morally wrong, or very stupid: do not approve of: · His mother clearly did not approve of Sophie.do not approve of somebody doing something: · You know I don't approve of you smoking. ► disapproval how you feel when you think someone's ideas, behaviour, or actions are bad or morally wrong: do something with disapproval: · She looked at our clothes with obvious disapproval.somebody's disapproval/the disapproval of somebody: · Peter was determined to go to art school, despite his parents' disapproval. ► think something is wrong to think that something is morally wrong and should not happen: · A lot of people now think that killing animals for food is wrong.think it is wrong to do something: · I think it's wrong to hit a child, whatever the circumstances. ► frown on/upon if a group of people frown on or upon a particular kind of behaviour, they think that it is not the right way to behave: · The people who went to church frowned on those who spent Sunday mornings in bed.· Romantic relationships between teachers and students are frowned upon by the college authorities. ► take a dim view of to disapprove of someone's behaviour - use this especially about someone in authority or someone who could take action to stop the behaviour: · The school takes a very dim view of this behaviour.· The electorate took a dim view of the tax increase. ► have a low opinion of to think that a particular person or group of people has a bad character, so that you do not respect them: · I'm afraid I have a rather low opinion of Mr Evans.· He had a very low opinion of insurance salesmen. ► think badly of to disapprove of someone because of a particular thing they have done: · I didn't want my parents or teachers to think badly of me.· Please, Harry, you mustn't think badly of me. I had no choice. ► not hold with informal to strongly disapprove of a particular kind of behaviour, attitude, or idea: · I don't hold with racism. Never have, never will.· Many of the older generation simply don't hold with mixed marriages. when a law court decides that someone is innocent► to do something · She went to the bank to get some money.· Salt is spread on roads in cold weather to prevent the formation of ice.· To lose weight, you must eat sensibly.· You didn't come all that way just to see me, did you?so as not to do something · When I get home late I sleep in the spare room, so as not to disturb my wife. ► in order to do something done so that something else happens as a result, or necessary if something else is to be possible: · Many drug users get involved in crime simply in order to pay for their supplies of cocaine and heroin.· In order to be a doctor, you have to study for six years.in order not to do something: · In order not to offend anyone, I did not tell them the real reason for my visit. ► so (that) if you do something so that you or another person can do something else, you do it in order to make the other thing possible: · She's studying English at night school so that she can go to university.· I'll move my car so you can get into the garage.· Steps must be taken so that this kind of disaster never happens again. ► for if you do something for something, you do it for a particular purpose: · She's gone into hospital for a check-up.· I went into the store for some tomatoes and came out with two bags of groceries.· We climbed up here for the view, and also because we wanted to get some exercise. ► with the aim of doing something if you do something with the aim of doing something else, you do it in order to try and achieve this: · The Green Party was started with the aim of protecting the environment.· I originally went out to the Far East with the aim of setting up my own import-export business. ► with a view to doing something if you do something with a view to doing something else, you do it because you are planning to do something else later and this will help you to achieve it: · We bought the cottage with a view to settling down there after retirement.· The idea was to pool resources with a view to lowering operating costs. what you think about something► opinion · Please phone in with your comments and opinions.· Opinions vary widely on this matter.opinion of · The rating a film gets reflects the opinions of our reviewers.my/your/her etc opinion · Do you really want my opinion?· He acknowledged that he had no evidence to support his opinion.opinion on/about · They have very different opinions about religion.· Many board members said they had no opinion on Goldman's proposal.in my/our etc opinion · In my opinion, most lawyers are overpaid.· This is, in the opinion of the critics, their best record for years.have a high/low opinion of something/somebody (=think somethingor someone is good or bad) · Politicians generally have a low opinion of the press.give/express an opinion · About 100 people showed up to express their opinions about the project.ask somebody's opinion · In 10 years of teaching, I have never been asked my opinion on any matter of policy.somebody is entitled to their opinion (=say this when you disagree with someone else's opinion) · He's entitled to his opinion, of course, but it does not give him the right to be offensive.be of the opinion that (=have a particular opinion) formal · The coroner was of the opinion that the man had been dead for only 24 hours. ► what you think of/about something especially spoken your opinion about something, especially whether you think it is good or bad: · What do you think of her new CD?· Tell me what you think about the design.· No one ever really stops and asks kids what they think about things.· Well, I know what I think, but you might not agree. ► view your opinion about something, especially about a serious or important subject: · It is natural for children to have different views from their parents.view that: · I don't agree with the view that longer prison sentences stop people from committing crime.in my/his/John's etc view: · In Freud's view, people's dreams often reveal their unconscious fears.view about/on: · Malthus will always be known mainly for his views on population.· The survey reflected a very conservative view about what the ideal family structure should be.express a view: · Stein was expressing the view of many fellow war veterans.take a view that: · Most nineteenth century scientists took the view that the universe had no purpose or meaning. ► attitude what you think and feel about something or someone, especially when this is shown in the way you behave towards them: · I don't understand your attitude. Why don't you like her?· The book explains some of the attitudes and values of the Victorians.attitude to/towards: · Since the 1960s, there has been a big change in people's attitudes to sex before marriage.take the attitude that: · Officials took the attitude that the problem was not their responsibility. ► thoughts your opinion about something, especially about what should be done about it, after you have thought about it carefully: thoughts about/on: · Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about how we should spend the money?· I was anxious to hear his thoughts on the scenes I had written.have thoughts: · Please get back to me with any thoughts you might have on this. ► feelings what you think about something, especially when you have very strong or angry feelings about it: · He makes decisions without ever taking my feelings into account.feelings about: · Kids' feelings about everything from reading to exercise are influenced by their parents.strong feelings: · She has very strong feelings about this election. ► ideas what you think about something, especially about the best way to deal with something: · I'm not sure his ideas will be very popular with the voters.ideas about/on: · His ideas about marriage and divorce were very old-fashioned.· I'd like your ideas on how we can improve our working relationship. ► sentiment especially written an opinion, especially one that is based on emotion: · The speeches were full of nationalist sentiments.· Most people were outraged by the bombing, and their letters of sympathy reflected this sentiment.public/popular sentiment (=what most people think): · Several meetings were held to determine what public sentiment was on the issue. what most people think about something► public opinion/popular opinion what most of the people of a country think about a particular subject, idea, or problem: · Responding to public opinion, the government introduced new controls on guns.· Popular opinion is quite easily swayed by the media.· Public opinion should not influence every policy decision.· The shooting of an intruder by a farmer has sharply divided popular opinion. ► consensus a basic opinion with which most of the people in a particular group agree in a general way: · Events in Eastern Europe shifted popular consensus against a new generation of nuclear weapons.consensus that: · There was a growing consensus that the Prime Minister should resign.consensus of opinion: · There appears to be a consensus of opinion that the pilot was not at fault. ► majority view what most of the people in a group or a society think about something: · The majority view seems to be that we need more police officers on local streets.· The mayor was quick to point out that the racist group did not represent a majority view in the community. something that you see► sight something that you see, or when you see something: · Sunrise over the Himalayas is a magnificent sight.· It was a sight so awe-inspiring we could have stayed for hours.the sight of something (=when you see something): · I can't stand the sight of blood.at the sight of something: · Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.(at) first sight (=the first time you see someone or something): · When I met my husband, it was love at first sight.· It was our first sight of land after 15 months at sea.on sight (=as soon as you see someone or something): · The superintendent issued orders to shoot looters and arsonists on sight.a familiar/common sight (=something that you often see): · Homeless kids are now a familiar sight on London's streets.a sorry sight (=someone or something that makes you feel sad or sympathetic): · Gavin looked a sorry sight -- his jaw was broken, and he had a black eye.quite a sight (=used to emphasize how impressive, beautiful, funny etc something looks): · We looked at the huge crowd gathering below us. 'It's quite a sight, isn't it?' ► view the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful or when you are able to see something from a place: · We lived in a town house, with a spectacular view of the East China Sea. · Is it the superb views that bring you back here each year?view of: · Edwina's office was south-facing, with a view of the lake.get/have a good view (of something) (=be able to see all of it): · We had a good view of the firework display from Ron's balcony.provide/afford/offer a view (=to have very good views -- used especially in advertisements): · The hotel is situated on a hill, providing panoramic views of the city. · The open-air terrace affords unparalleled views of the Big Apple.a room/apartment/office etc with a view: · We were very, very lucky to get an apartment with a view.· Dan was delighted to get a room with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles basin. ► scene what you see in a place -- used especially when you are describing a place where something unusual or shocking is happening: · The village is a scene of devastation after the heavy rains.· I had to laugh at the absurdity of the scene.· Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.scene of: · There are scenes of confusion here as refugees pour out of the city. ► panorama an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · At sunrise, they surveyed the vast panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains.· The white limestone formed a dramatic panorama against the darkening sky. ► spectacle something that you see that is very surprising, strange, or shocking: the spectacle of: · Visitors to London are often shocked by the spectacle of people begging in the streets.a strange/bizarre/tragic etc spectacle: · The sight of European tourists dancing in grass skirts made a bizarre spectacle.make a spectacle of yourself (=to do something silly, surprising, or shocking when a lot of people can see you): · She knew she was making a spectacle of herself with her childish outburst, but she couldn't seem to help herself. ► visual designed to be seen or having a particular effect when seen: · The movie is greatly enhanced by its stunning visual effects.· Teachers have been using visual aids in the classroom for decades.· Children learn to read by interpreting visual symbols. when something happens in a place where everyone can see► in full view of if someone does something, especially something unpleasant or shocking, in full view of a group of people, they do it in a place where people can see it clearly: · The muggers stole his mobile and wallet in full view of a crowd of shoppers.· He made an obscene gesture in full view of TV cameras. ► in front of if something happens in front of someone, it happens where they can see it, especially when it is shocking or unpleasant: · The man was shot in front of his wife and three children.· The waitress complained that her employer had humiliated her in front of customers.right in front of somebody (=use this to emphasize how shocking something is): · Mom grabbed my arm and scolded me, right in front of all my friends. ► before your (very) eyes if something surprising or shocking happens before your eyes , it happens very close to you, so that you can see it clearly: · Before our very eyes, he produced $50,000 out of his suitcase and offered to buy the house.right before your eyes: · When you see someone murdered right before your eyes, you don't forget it easily. ► in broad daylight if a crime or something shocking happens in broad daylight , it happens during the day in a public place where people can see it: · He gunned down a man in broad daylight and got away.· A woman was attacked in broad daylight, right in front of our office. when something can be seen► visible · Detectives found no visible signs of a struggle.visible from/at/above etc · The church tower is visible from the next village.· Only the top of his head was visible above the water.· A single headlight was suddenly visible far below them.· Trim any visible fat before frying the meat.clearly visible · The bullet holes are still clearly visible in the walls.barely/hardly/scarcely visible · The marks are in faint gold, and hardly visible.visible to the naked eye (=visible without using special instruments to help you) · These stars are barely visible to the naked eye. ► visibility how far it is possible to see, especially when this is affected by weather conditions - used especially in weather reports: · Fog has reduced visibility to under 20 metres.good visibility (=when the air is clear so you can see a long distance): · Conditions are perfect for the yacht race; there is a light wind and visibility is good.poor/zero/low visibility (=when it is difficult to see very far): · Poor visibility made skiing extremely hazardous.· Most modern planes can land in zero visibility. ► in sight/within sight if something or someone is in sight or within sight , you can see them from where you are: · The only building in sight was a small wooden cabin.· The boat was stopped by the US coastguard within sight of shore. · It was a glorious summer day, with not a cloud in sight.· It was late afternoon, and there wasn't a soul in sight.· Meredith looked around - there was no-one in sight.· The taxi driver was still nowhere in sight.come in/within sight of (=to come close enough to a place to see it): · It was several hours before the three men came within sight of the city. ► show if something shows , people can see it, especially when you do not want them to: · Don't worry about that mark - it won't show.· Your slip is showing, did you know? ► in view if something or someone is in view , they can be seen from where you are and are not hidden by anything: · David pulled the blankets up so only the top of his head remained in view.· There were no buildings in view to suggest the presence of any humans.keep somebody in view: · Place the child's desk near the teacher's, so that the child can keep the teacher in view. ► appear if someone or something appears , you begin to see them or you suddenly see them: · The stars appeared one by one in the sky.appear at/in/on etc: · At that moment, Kenny appeared in the doorway.· I heard a tap, and Lila's face appeared at the window.· A drop-down menu appeared on the screen, and I clicked 'Format'.appear from behind/under etc: · A man suddenly appeared from behind the bushes.appear (as if) from nowhere (=appear suddenly, without any warning): · Just then, Gillian appeared as if from nowhere.· A gray sedan appeared from nowhere in the fast lane. ► come into sight/come into view if someone or something comes into sight , they move into a position where you can see them: · The crowd cheered as the President's motorcade came into sight.· I heard the splash of oars, and a rowing boat came into view. to have a particular opinion► think : think (that) · We didn't think that the concert was very good.· She thinks I'm crazy to leave my job.· I thought we had a good meeting yesterday.what do you think of somebody/something (=what is your opinion about them?) · What did you think of the new car? Did you drive it? ► believe to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about something important such as life, religion, or politics: believe (that): · The party believes strongly that health care should be provided for everyone.· We believe human rights are more important than economic considerations. ► feel to have a strong opinion, but one which is based on your feelings rather than on facts: feel (that): · Liz's parents feel she isn't old enough to leave home.· I feel that we're just beginning to make progress, and that it would be wrong to stop now. ► figure especially American, informal to develop a particular opinion about a situation after considering it carefully: · What do you figure his chances of winning are?figure (that): · The operation went fine, and they figure he'll be home next week.· I'm telling you because I figure you're the only one who can keep a secret. ► reckon especially British, informal to have a particular opinion about something or someone: · What do you reckon - would this make a good present for Donald's birthday?reckon (that): · They reckon the French team's better than ours.be reckoned to be something: · This hotel is reckoned to be one of the best in the country. ► consider formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: consider somebody/something something: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· I would consider it an honour to serve on the Executive Committee.consider somebody/something to be something: · She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation. ► regard/see to think that someone or something is a particular kind of person or thing: regard somebody/something as something: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· Several members of the government have said they regard the Minister's statement as ridiculous. ► think of somebody/something as/look on somebody/something as to think that someone or something is a particular kind of person or thing, especially when your opinion is wrong, unusual, or unfair: · Most people think of Leonardo da Vinci as a great artist, but he was also a great scientist.· Learning a language should be thought of as a natural process.· Even doctors may look on these patients as drug addicts and treat them as social outcasts. ► take the view that/be of the opinion that to decide to have a particular opinion about a situation or about life in general, especially when other people have different opinions - use this in formal or written contexts: · Nineteenth century scientists took the view that the Universe was meaningless.· Aristotle was of the opinion that there would always be rich and poor within society.· The committee is of the opinion that the contract is not legally binding. ► be recognized/acknowledged as to be thought of as being important or very good by a large number of people: · Von Braun was then acknowledged as the world's foremost expert on rocket engineering.· Lawrence's novel was rejected at first, but it later came to be recognized as a work of genius. WORD SETS► Painting and Drawing abstract, nounacrylic, adjectiveacrylics, nounaltarpiece, nounaquatint, nounbrush, nounbrushwork, nouncanvas, nouncartridge paper, nouncollage, nouncubism, noundiptych, noundrawing, nouneasel, nounetching, nounexecute, verbexecution, nounfauvism, nounfigure, nounfix, verbfixative, nounframe, verbfreehand, adjectivefresco, nounfull face, adjectivegallery, nounglaze, noungouache, nounhalf-length, adjectivehatching, nounhighlight, nounhue, nounicon, nounillustration, nounillustrator, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounlettering, nounlife, nounline drawing, nounlithograph, nounlithography, nounminiature, nounminiaturist, nounmural, nounoil paint, nounoil painting, nounold master, nounpaintbox, nounpaintbrush, nounpainter, nounpainterly, adjectivepainting, nounpalette, nounpalette knife, nounpanel, nounpastel, nounpastel, adjectivepencil, nounperspective, nounpictogram, nounpigment, nounpointillism, nounportrait, nounportraiture, nounposter paint, nounprimitive, nounretouch, verbrice paper, nounseascape, nounself-portrait, nounshade, nounshade, verbshading, nounshow, verbsit, verbsitting, nounsketch, nounsketch, verbstencil, nounstencil, verbstill life, nounstipple, verbsubject, nounsurrealism, nounsurrealistic, adjectivetempera, nountrace, verbtriptych, nounview, nounwall painting, nounwatercolour, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1verbs► have/hold a view (=have an opinion)· He has very left-wing views. ► take the view that ... (=have a particular view)· The Government took the view that the law did not need to be changed. ► express a view (=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views. ► give your view (=say what you think)· He did not hesitate to give his own views on the subject. ► share a view (=agree with it)· This view is not shared by his colleagues. ► support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right)· There are many people who would support his views. ► hear a view (also listen to a view)· a chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects ► tell somebody your view (also let somebody have your view)· We want you to tell us your views. ► somebody’s view changes · Your view about these things changes as you get older. adjectives► political views · His political views have not changed. ► somebody’s personal view · My own personal view is that they’re being optimistic. ► widely-held view · There is a widely-held view that young people eat too much junk food. ► the general view (=what most people think)· The general view was that he had done well. ► strong views · She has strong views on education. ► strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change)· He is known for his strongly held views on modern art. ► different views · Different people have different views about this subject. ► conflicting/opposing views (=completely different)· There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading. ► extreme · a politician who has extreme views on immigration ► moderate · His views have recently become more moderate. ► outrageous · The chairman said that Mr McNeil’s views were outrageous. ► traditional · traditional views about women ► old-fashioned · Some of his views now sound very old-fashioned. ► popular/unpopular · This view has become increasingly popular in society.· It’s now a rather unpopular view. ► right-wing/left-wing · the students’ extreme left-wing views phrases► be of the same view (=agree)· They were all of the same view. ► be of differing/different views (=disagree)· They get on well, though they are of differing views on politics. ► an exchange of views (=when people say what they think, especially when they disagree)· There was a frank exchange of views at the meeting. Meanings 3 & 4verbs► have/get a view of something · She had a clear view of the street from her window. ► enjoy/admire the view · They sat enjoying the view down the valley. ► take in the view (=look at and enjoy it)· Why don’t you walk along the coastline, taking in the breathtaking views? ► block somebody’s view · A pillar blocked my view of the stage. ► obscure the view (=make it difficult to see)· A wall of mist obscured the view. ► spoil the view (=make it look bad)· Some local residents think the wind turbines spoil the view. ► command a view (also afford a view formal) (=if a place commands or affords a view, you can see that view from there)· The room commanded an excellent view of the river. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + view► wonderful/magnificent/spectacular/breathtaking · There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill. ► a good view · From here we get a good view of the fortress. ► a sea/ocean view (=a view of the sea)· I’d like a room with a sea view. ► a panoramic view (=when you can see in many directions)· Everyone who made it to the summit was rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. ► a bird’s-eye view (=a view from high above something)· The top of the bell tower in the square gives a bird’s-eye view of Venice. phrases► be in view · From the window the car was clearly in view. ► in full view of somebody · He took the money in full view of everyone. ► come into view · Suddenly the pyramids came into view. ► disappear from view · She disappeared from view around the corner. ► be hidden from view · The inside of the house was hidden from view by curtains. COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘watch the view’. Say enjoy the view, take in the view, or admire the view.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► admire the view  We stopped halfway to admire the view. ► affords ... view  The room affords a beautiful view over the city. ► air your views/grievances/complaints etc  Staff will get a chance to ask questions and air their views. ► a balanced view/account  a balanced account of what happened ► view something with caution · At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution. ► challenge a view/an idea/an assumption etc  Viewpoints such as these are strongly challenged by environmentalists. ► a common sense view · Ross took the common sense view that it would be better to stay at home. ► compulsive reading/viewing  ‘Gardening World’ is compulsive viewing for gardeners. ► confirm you in your belief/opinion/view etc (that) (=make you believe something more strongly) The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions. ► conflicting views/opinions/ideas · There are conflicting opinions on what causes the disease. ► detached view  Try to take a more detached view. ► divergent views  divergent views ► with this end in view (=with this thing in mind as an aim)· We need to reduce costs, so with this end in view, the company is switching supplier. ► express your views/opinions/ideas · Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions. ► frank discussion/interview/exchange of views etc ► glorious views  glorious views of the coast ► viewing habits (=the kinds of television shows you regularly watch)· Parents try to control their children’s viewing habits. ► jaundiced view  He has a very jaundiced view of the world. ► mechanistic view  a mechanistic view of the universe ► a minority opinion/view · This is a minority view among scientists. ► rear-view mirror  Check your rear-view mirror before you drive away. ► narrow view  You’ve got a very narrow view of life. ► panoramic view  a panoramic view of the valley ► somebody’s personal view/opinion · My personal opinion is that the project was started too soon. ► see/view something from a perspective · A child can only see see the world from his or her own perspective. ► from a practical point of view · Saving energy in your home is fairly easy from a practical point of view. ► from an economic/financial/business point of view · From a financial point of view, the concert was a disaster. ► from a scientific/technical point of view · This book was the first to study language from a scientific point of view. ► from a legal point of view · It's a fascinating case, from a legal point of view. ► from a political point of view · From the political point of view, it was important that the country showed it was adhering to the treaty. ► from a security point of view · The system is seriously flawed from a security point of view. ► the popular view · The popular view bears little relation to the known facts. ► a positive view · He takes a fairly positive view of the future. ► purist views  Architects with purist views were suspicious of his work. ► put forward a view · We should encourage individuals to put forward their views. ► romantic notion/view/idea etc  romantic notions about becoming a famous actress Like many New Yorkers, he had a romantic image of country life. ► a sea view · All the bedrooms have a sea view. ► share a view · He shared my view of what had been going on. ► strong views/opinions/ideas · She has strong views on education. ► subscribe to the view/belief/theory etc  I have never subscribed to the view that schooldays are the happiest days of your life. ► traditional view  He has a traditional view of women. ► unobstructed view  an unobstructed view of the lake ► unorthodox view/approach/theory etc  Her unorthodox views tend to attract controversy. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► clear · So much has been written about this single epic without any clear view of the potential impact emerging.· Primo briefly has a clear view of the menu, written on paper plates taped to the quilted-tin wall.· The snow had almost stopped falling and he had a clear view.· The toughest challenge for macroeconomists is to get a clear view through the clouds.· But I had a clear view of the table last night, and it wasn't there.· From the railway platform, we had a clear view seaward.· The door into the alleyway was open, giving a clear view into the bakery.· Now we have a clear view of our final leg of climbing. ► different · The men also tended to have different political views as they came from such a huge and diverse country.· We just had a different view of priorities.· We offer, finally, a different view from a leading environmentalist.· Richard Nixon, even when he was running against John Kennedy in 1960, took an entirely different view.· Even if you had different views, you felt you should not impose those views on a significant minority.· We parted amicably, still holding different views of my worth!· These spectacles do provide quite different views on the official portrait of crime and criminals.· The whole point of quantum mechanics is that it has a different view of reality. ► dim · Now, Pearce takes a pretty dim view of this kind of behaviour.· The tendency of bureaucrats to take a dim view of whistle-blowers is particularly marked in the military.· I hope that the Minister is not back-tracking on them because we would take a dim view of that.· This was a particularly flimsy sounding rationale coming from Martinez, who took such a dim view of his students' prospects.· But let's assume that as a reader of this paper you take a dim view of these matters.· Most workers instinctively know this and, in most circumstances, take a dim view of union organizing efforts.· The source also revealed the dim view of the sale plan being taken by the Museums and Galleries Commission.· Science is a highly disciplined industry that has traditionally taken a very dim view of emotional expression. ► full · Having secured your trade the guard will lean casually on the bonnet in full view.· I was visible for a sweep of sixty degrees and anyone entering the courtyard would get a full view.· We made our way to the lighthouse, in full view of the temple, and dropped anchors.· We all wash up, standing in front of the kitchen sink, in full view of everyone else.· In full view, the new father feels exhilarated, says Gottlieb.· There was a washbasin in full view, with the rest of the plumbing in a discreet little closet.· The Martins, told to give their tape to McDermott, did so in full view of witnesses. ► general · The more general view was less charitable, placing more emphasis on the belief that Sri Lankans habitually lied in court.· The process used to derive criteria commenced with a general view of the learning objectives to be focused upon.· We analyse both the implications of our general views and the tensions between competing views.· Brailsford and Beach adopt a general view, regarding electronic publishing as the use of computer science and electronics to present information.· But this was not the general view.· This conflicts with the general view held by other organisations which have considerable dealings with expatriates and their employers.· It is not the general view of the small locally-based businesses in the Enterprise Zone.· The general view was that yes, women are seen as females first and musicians second. ► optimistic · While this is an optimistic view the necessary conditions of teaching and length of time are not often available.· Shugart was sued by Lerach the first time for supposedly expressing overly optimistic views to shareholders.· The formula of the bookstall blockbuster is only too persuasive, offering an optimistic view of social dangers and confusions.· Few anthropologists share this optimistic view and I certainly do not believe in witchcraft.· This is the most optimistic view of the future.· Under these conditions, it is not surprising to find that superiors and subordinates hold optimistic and pessimistic views about each other.· Theirs is an essentially optimistic view of human nature, one which stresses cooperation, fraternity, egalitarianism.· Essentially this was based on optimistic views about social progress and economic growth. ► panoramic · There is a roof-top sun terrace with panoramic views of the town and the sea, a lounge, bar and restaurant.· Nor can I take an incline railcar up Schlossberg mountain for a panoramic view.· You can discover the great square keep, and enjoy the panoramic view from the top over the town below.· There are seven miles of scenic drives with river walks and panoramic views.· A stop at the top of the Brynderwin Hills offers a panoramic view of the city.· Raised knolls give picnickers panoramic views.· Motor homes have panoramic views and are self-contained but depreciate faster. ► personal · We had very personal political views, but we didn't let them come through.· Rotating writers offering their personal views include Jay Harlow on fish and seafood.· Next month, some famous demo-dudes express their personal views on the scene.· There is no suggestion that Bush has altered his personal views.· This he did, insisting that Mr Bangemann's remarks reflected his own personal views.· Women can form a communal bond quickly, but may be reluctant to stand up for their personal views.· My personal view is that, as defined, Group Four will never happen.· Mr Hymas started by giving a personal view of the differences in character between the 80s and the 90s. ► strong · I can't imagine ... that is. my sister does take such a strong view.· Dover has strong views on why this Bill should not get any further.· In his preface to the book, Mr Zhang emerges as some one with a strong view on the right way forward.· He was a man of strong and independent views.· The bias in the contributions is towards quite strong views of equity if not egalitarianism, but different income inequality ideologies exist.· He doesn't have strong views.· Fathers may have very strong views on what course of action their daughters should take.· He had no strong views on fox hunting, he just went for a cheap day out. ► traditional · But here, too, recent analysis presents a bleaker picture than that of the traditional liberal view.· He clung to the traditional view, stating that the problem was scientifically indeterminate.· Of course, Alexander would not in the slightest deny the more traditional view.· Milton has already dispelled our traditional view of an awesome, bestial figure, in favour of one who possesses a destroyed beauty.· This is the traditional view of most constitutional lawyers.· On the traditional view of the matter, Mrs Mountford not being a lodger must be a tenant.· This traditional view has been summed up as follows: The efficient control of expenditure is the cardinal management virtue. NOUN► world · Even states with very different forms of life and different moral world views do in fact behave in similar ways.· The Republican world view may not have changed in 20 years, but the world certainly has.· However there seems to be little of worth in the other characters to hold up against Thersites's world view.· There can be no doubting their experience, their confidence, and the classic simplicity of their world view.· By the time Copernicus's idea had been substantiated, the Aristotelian world view had been replaced by the Newtonian one.· What he does is to disbelieve in his previous world view because of needs which his previous world view can no longer answer.· These beliefs, he argues, are just as ideological as the holistic world view of a more mystical, premodern age.· It is built into a world view which, given time, rarely fails to bubble up. VERB► confirm · These matters confirm me in the view already expressed that the disturbance complained of in this case is not actionable.· The experience of companies using case management for major illnesses confirms his view.· None the less other work has confirmed Pahl's view that inmigration would lead to social segregation.· In a reactionary decade there are many who will not be hesitant to use such state-ments to confirm their former views.· The international events of 1935 and 1936 tended to confirm the views of both extremes of the Labour Party.· Hoare confirmed this view of Baldwin's state of mind.· The figures in the table above seem to confirm this point of view.· Somehow Steen's voice seemed to confirm Jacqui's view. ► disappear · Before afternoon, Treasure Island had disappeared from view, and I had never felt happier to leave a place behind.· After twenty feet or so I turned to see his figure disappear from view.· Muttering incomprehensibly, he made for some bushes where he disappeared from Emily's view.· Then it struck the raft amidships and disappeared from view for a moment.· He watched them disappear from his view, his father still waddling along with that bloody basket.· Grover leaned back, disappearing from view as the gay yellow cab puttered away, its muffler clattering forlornly after it.· The stream is fascinating, disappearing from view from time to time, to re-emerge from beneath road or path in an ever delightful manner.· To do this she must have a concept that objects still exist after they disappear from view. ► express · The difference is that Chomsky acknowledges this fact and accordingly expresses his views with appropriate caution.· C., who expressed the view that black self-assertion had nothing to do with Bolshevism.· Until now the judiciary have expressed their views about the tariff period, tacitly if not expressly, in confidence.· Shugart was sued by Lerach the first time for supposedly expressing overly optimistic views to shareholders.· Sidney Webb and Beveridge were equally careful in expressing their views.· But he also expressed the view that the killings were not spontaneous.· Editorials do not necessarily express the views of the council.· What is sadly lacking is the will to express such views and to act on them. ► give · The final miles are among the best of the whole route through Lakeland fells giving marvellous views of Windermere.· Press photos by Nancy Urrut a dating from 1980 give an appalling view into what daily life in the dictatorship looked like.· Tables 6.6 and 6.7 give two views of this shift, considering different time periods and employing different classifications.· The point is, everyday appearances do not necessarily give a clear view of our actual trade flows.· Both are carved deeply out of the mountainside and their steeply sloping auditoria seating gives a superb view of the plains below.· The end of his black head-wrap hung loose and flapped over his shoulder, giving a clear view of his face.· The six will give their views as part of the first ever children's museum of the year competition.· All the hotel's pleasant bedrooms are positioned to give a view of the lake. ► hide · It was parked next to the wall and almost hidden from view by the red Studebaker beside it.· But the walls are so high that, very often, they hide the view...· The small heated swimming pool hidden from view near the rose walk was a wedding gift from the Army.· It was not uncomfortable once he got used to it, and it had the advantage of being well hidden from view.· The height hides a view of the nearby power station.· Two bright ducks floating side by side on a little stagnant pocket of water usually hidden from my view.· Even when it is hidden from view, we know it is there, securing the plane on which we act our lives. ► hold · Moreover, it is perhaps doubtful whether many delinquents hold openly oppositional views or values as Cohen suggests.· The percentage of voters who hold a favorable view of Gramm has declined from 54 percent in 1990 to 41 percent.· Fashions change at an alarming rate and at any given time experts hold differing views.· One who held to this view was Lord Kelvin himself.· I used to hold a similar view.· At the end of his first six months in office, 45 percent of Texans surveyed held a negative view of Clinton.· Most Tory propagandists continued to hold a rather contemptuous view of the populace. ► share · They share views on the separation of the races.· Differences between the two theorists seem plentiful, but they shared many views.· In many ways, it must be said, I share her views.· Not surprisingly, the rest of his family appears to have shared his views.· Taking a friend aside and sharing your views afterwards may be safer, but it won't raise your status.· Investors seem to share his view.· The Prime Minister I share the view expressed by my hon. Friend.· Not all executives share the view that electronic notoriety or participation in on-line discussions is best for the company. ► support · This finding supports the view that chemotherapy should be the elective treatment in this group.· But Hamann insists there is little to support this view.· There is some evidence to support this view, but not much.· A number of other factors support this view.· There are indeed certain aspects of the marriage system of such societies which support this point of view.· Independent analysis of Government statistics supports this view, as do the claims of one commentator, Cyril Glasser.· Research evidence supports the view that this relationship is valued highly, especially by the grandparental generation. ► take · However, magistrates took a serious view of the case in light of the safety aspects.· I did not always take this view.· As the Foreign Secretary pointed out this afternoon, it increasingly takes a co-ordinated view of foreign policy issues.· But Democrats applauded, generally taking the pious view that the White House can never be above the law.· Is sufficient thought being given to the implications, and is anyone taking an overall view?· It was an error to take the long view in the face of moral objections.· These are quite legal to buy in the States, but the Highway Patrol takes a particularly dim view of their use. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► with a view to (doing) something They've torn down the old buildings with a view to renovating the whole neighborhood. Loyalists are rumoured to be arming themselves, with a view to throwing the federal government out of the kingdom. Once a year, take a look at how your investments have performed, with a view to dumping the persistent laggards. The Commerce Clause was not drawn with a view to having the validity of state laws turn on such pointless distinctions. The public policy of the United States is shaped with a view to the benefit of the nation as a whole. ► in view David pulled the blankets up so only the top of his head remained in view. Place the child's desk near the teacher's, so that the child can keep the teacher in view. There were no buildings in view to suggest the presence of any humans. ► take the long view (of something) Any time we set out to change our lives or the world, we have to take the long view. But I think you must take the long view. It was an error to take the long view in the face of moral objections. One had to take the long view. The fox of Damascus, ruthlessly in control since 1970, has always taken the long view. ► in view of something In view of all that has happened, Conklin is expected to resign. I saw him struggling but felt helpless in view of his pain. Officials of Galatasaray said that in view of the fact their fans were being excluded a neutral venue should be chosen. The next observation is more important in view of the arguments of counsel in the present case. They might even be prepared to overlook his enthusiasm for the euro, particularly in view of his laid-back attitude towards it. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► block somebody’s view► come into view/sight A tall figure came into view, then just as quickly vanished. As we drive on, the Willapa Hills of coastal Washington come into view. Soon Carol's home comes into view They're home! Southampton went wild when the Friendship came into view. The airfield came into view and Y positioned for the approach. The bell tower came into view, a square slim block of stone separated from the church by a dozen yards. The hills had now come into view, and I enjoyed the grand spectacle of Mount Blue ahead. They passed the copse and the lights of a large Elizabethan house came into view. ► take a dim view of something Management took a dim view of union organizing efforts. As a keen amateur astronomer I take a dim view of being mistaken for a fortune teller! But let's assume that as a reader of this paper you take a dim view of these matters. I hope that the Minister is not back-tracking on them because we would take a dim view of that. Magistrate Rosemary Watters told Hannon this type of behaviour was unacceptable and the court took a dim view of it. Most workers instinctively know this and, in most circumstances, take a dim view of union organizing efforts. The electorate took a dim view of this practice when the government used it to get the consumption tax through in December. The tendency of bureaucrats to take a dim view of whistle-blowers is particularly marked in the military. They were summoned to see Miss Rudge who took a dim view of the episode. ► field of vision/view His head would explode, and his field of vision would contract until he was almost blind. It will be appreciated that the precise nature of the degree or defect in acuity or field of vision is highly individual. Mrs LaRue smiled and moved away from my field of vision. Some evidence for this point of view is given under validation - sensitivity across the field of view. The serious aerial photographer will be looking for adjustment through vertical and horizontal axes so that the field of view is precise. With astonishment, I saw distinct black specks dancing in the field of view. With increased power, the field of view becomes smaller, and with increased aperture the binoculars become heavier. Without turning my head, I see them as clearly as though in my normal field of vision. ► in full view of somebody At 11am they were already taking files out of their headquarters, in full view of the villagers. He spent the interval in full view of the enemy, drinking tea. It would be about two and a half miles downstream but in full view of the Falls. Several, standing on the balcony in full view of the crowd, taunted their enemies below. The long, hard battle for the nomination, fought in full view of the television cameras, was exciting to watch. The Martins, told to give their tape to McDermott, did so in full view of witnesses. We all wash up, standing in front of the kitchen sink, in full view of everyone else. We made our way to the lighthouse, in full view of the temple, and dropped anchors. ► a grandstand view (of something)► heave in sight/into view► take the long view (of something) Any time we set out to change our lives or the world, we have to take the long view. But I think you must take the long view. It was an error to take the long view in the face of moral objections. One had to take the long view. The fox of Damascus, ruthlessly in control since 1970, has always taken the long view. ► mistaken belief/idea/impression/view etc A thin, friendly man, he often gave the mistaken impression that nothing was too much trouble. Cannabis may have few immediate withdrawal effects and this again may give rise to the mistaken belief that it is not addictive. People have a mistaken idea about artists. Such a deeply mistaken belief can only come from a citizen of a country with a disciplinarian attitude to politics. That can lead to the mistaken impression that the principles do not fit businesses involved in services. The foregoing paragraphs dispose, it is hoped, of some mistaken ideas as to the state and progress of sexuality in adulthood. The most mistaken idea is that you can Xerox people and somehow clone a fully grown adult. This can give rise to the mistaken belief that cocaine is not an addictive drug. ► uninterrupted view At that point he needs to have an uninterrupted view of the audience and they need a clear view of him. But beyond that intimate corner was a wall of translucent glass, giving an uninterrupted view of the mountains. Word family WORD FAMILYnounviewoverviewpreviewreviewviewerreviewerverbviewpreviewreview 1opinion [countable] what you think or believe about something SYN  opinionview on/about What’s your view on the subject?view that Their view is that competition is good for business. In my view, the country needs a change of government. → point of view(2)RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say I think ... rather than In my view ..., and What do you think? rather than What is your view?:· What do you think about her new boyfriend?2way of considering [countable usually singular] a way of thinking about or understanding somethingview of Mum’s view of the situation was different to mine.optimistic/pessimistic/balanced etc view a realistic view of human nature traditional views of religion You need to have a clear view (=a definite idea) of the kind of book you want to write.take a dim/poor view of something (=disapprove) She took a pretty dim view of his behaviour.► see thesaurus at sight3sight [countable, uncountable] what you are able to see or whether you can see itview of We’d like a room with a view of the sea.good/bad/wonderful etc view The house has wonderful views over the valley.be in view/come into view Suddenly the pyramids came into view.disappear/vanish/be hidden from view The gun was hidden from view behind the door. Fran hit him in full view of all the guests (=where they could see it clearly). During an eclipse, the Moon blocks our view of the Sun (=stops us from seeing it).4scenery [countable] the whole area that you can see from somewhere, especially when it is very beautiful or impressive:  From the top you get a panoramic view of the city. A huge nuclear reactor now spoils the view.5picture [countable] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting placeview of The book contains over fifty scenic views of Cambridge.6chance to see something [countable, uncountable] an occasion or time when it is possible for people to see something such as an art showview of A private view of the Summer Exhibition will be held.on view (=being shown to the public) The painting is currently on view at the Tate.7in view of something formal used to introduce the reason for a decision or action:  In view of his conduct, the club has decided to suspend him.8with a view to (doing) something because you are planning to do something in the future:  We bought the house with a view to retiring there.9in view formal having something in your mind as an aimwith this end/object/aim etc in view Defence was all-important, and castles were designed with this end in view. What sort of job did you have in view?10take the long view (of something) British English to think about the effect that something will have in the future rather than what happens nowCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbshave/hold a view (=have an opinion)· He has very left-wing views.take the view that ... (=have a particular view)· The Government took the view that the law did not need to be changed.express a view (=say what you think about something)· This is a chance for you to express your views.give your view (=say what you think)· He did not hesitate to give his own views on the subject.share a view (=agree with it)· This view is not shared by his colleagues.support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right)· There are many people who would support his views.hear a view (also listen to a view)· a chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjectstell somebody your view (also let somebody have your view)· We want you to tell us your views.somebody’s view changes· Your view about these things changes as you get older.adjectivespolitical views· His political views have not changed.somebody’s personal view· My own personal view is that they’re being optimistic.widely-held view· There is a widely-held view that young people eat too much junk food.the general view (=what most people think)· The general view was that he had done well.strong views· She has strong views on education.strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change)· He is known for his strongly held views on modern art.different views· Different people have different views about this subject.conflicting/opposing views (=completely different)· There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading.extreme· a politician who has extreme views on immigrationmoderate· His views have recently become more moderate.outrageous· The chairman said that Mr McNeil’s views were outrageous.traditional· traditional views about womenold-fashioned· Some of his views now sound very old-fashioned.popular/unpopular· This view has become increasingly popular in society.· It’s now a rather unpopular view.right-wing/left-wing· the students’ extreme left-wing viewsphrasesbe of the same view (=agree)· They were all of the same view.be of differing/different views (=disagree)· They get on well, though they are of differing views on politics.an exchange of views (=when people say what they think, especially when they disagree)· There was a frank exchange of views at the meeting.COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 3 & 4verbshave/get a view of something· She had a clear view of the street from her window.enjoy/admire the view· They sat enjoying the view down the valley.take in the view (=look at and enjoy it)· Why don’t you walk along the coastline, taking in the breathtaking views?block somebody’s view· A pillar blocked my view of the stage.obscure the view (=make it difficult to see)· A wall of mist obscured the view.spoil the view (=make it look bad)· Some local residents think the wind turbines spoil the view.command a view (also afford a view formal) (=if a place commands or affords a view, you can see that view from there)· The room commanded an excellent view of the river.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + viewwonderful/magnificent/spectacular/breathtaking· There are breathtaking views from the top of the hill.a good view· From here we get a good view of the fortress.a sea/ocean view (=a view of the sea)· I’d like a room with a sea view.a panoramic view (=when you can see in many directions)· Everyone who made it to the summit was rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view.a bird’s-eye view (=a view from high above something)· The top of the bell tower in the square gives a bird’s-eye view of Venice.phrasesbe in view· From the window the car was clearly in view.in full view of somebody· He took the money in full view of everyone.come into view· Suddenly the pyramids came into view.disappear from view· She disappeared from view around the corner.be hidden from view· The inside of the house was hidden from view by curtains.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘watch the view’. Say enjoy the view, take in the view, or admire the view.THESAURUSview the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful: · The hotel has a view of the Colosseum.· There are great views of the Himalayas.panorama an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you: · a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains· From the top, there is a breathtaking panorama across to the southern slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.vista written a view of a large area of beautiful scenery: · The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.· On a sparkling spring day, the vista is quite superb.· In front, a simple porch offered a spectacular vista of coconut-fringed beach, lagoon, and open sea beyond.scene what you see in a place, especially when people are moving around and doing things: · His paintings are mainly of local scenes.· a peaceful village scenesight something that you see, especially something very impressive or surprising: · The mountain is a magnificent sight, soaring up from the carpet of purple heather at its base.· It was an amazing sight. I had never seen elephants in the wild before.· They were met with the sight of riot police shaking hands with the demonstrators. view1 nounview2 verb viewview2 ●●○ verb [transitive] Verb Table VERB TABLE view Simple Form Present I, you, we, they view he, she, it views Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they viewed Present perfect I, you, we, they have viewed he, she, it has viewed Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had viewed Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will view Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have viewed Continuous Form Present I am viewing he, she, it is viewing you, we, they are viewing Past I, he, she, it was viewing you, we, they were viewing Present perfect I, you, we, they have been viewing he, she, it has been viewing Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been viewing Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be viewing Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been viewing Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES A few journalists were allowed to view the art exhibition the day before it opened. After viewing the film, we felt we had a better understanding of the conflict. I'd like to make an appointment to view the house on Clement Street that's for sale. If it is viewed from an environmental perspective, the factory's closing is a good thing. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS I've already phoned a couple of agents to arrange appointments to view. She had dared to step inside Mr Brady's photographic establishment to view the wonderful daguerreotypes and portraits he had taken. The old organizational paradigm encouraged employees to view themselves as the occupants of a box called a job. The two parties' activists view each other with hostility. There are several ways to view this publication that you read and rely upon. This woman is a woman she views with suspicion, and for what reason? Thesaurus THESAURUS► consider verb [transitive not in progressive] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them: · We do not consider this film suitable for young children.· She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation. ► see verb [transitive not in progressive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Having a child makes you see things differently.· America was seen as the land of opportunity.· The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West. ► regard/view verb [transitive] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see: · She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer.· Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion. ► perceive verb [transitive often passive] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing: · Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now.· The group were perceived to have little real talent.· Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves? ► think of somebody/something as (also look on somebody/something as) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing: · He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.· Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child.· I think of her more as a sister. Longman Language Activatorto look at somebody or something► look to turn your eyes towards something so that you can see it: · Look, there are some swans on the river.look at: · "Come on, it's time to go," he said, looking at his watch.· Look at me when I'm talking to you.look into/out of/through/down etc: · Tom looked out the window over the dry, barren landscape.· I always look through the peephole before I open the door for anyone.· The teacher stopped and looked around to see if there were any questions.look at somebody/something in amazement/disbelief/surprise etc (=in a way that shows you are surprised or shocked): · "You were a hippie?" she asked, looking at her father in disbelief. ► take a look/have a look especially spoken to look at something, especially something interesting or unusual: · "I think there's something wrong with the car." "Do you want me to have a look?"take a look/have a look at: · We climbed to the top of the tower to have a look at the view.· "You'd better take a look at this," she said, passing me a letter.take/have a good look (=look very carefully): · Take a good look at the pictures and tell me if anyone looks familiar.take/have a close look (=look at something very closely): · He moved to the front of the crowd to have a closer look at the animal. ► look over to quickly look at the details of someone or something, especially before you officially agree to buy it, use it etc: look over somebody/something: · We looked over several apartments before finally choosing this one.· If you want, I can look over your English homework for you.look somebody/something etc over: · Would you care to look the document over before you sign?· Jessica hated the way the men in the bar looked her over. ► examine to look at someone or something extremely carefully, especially because you want to find its faults or mistakes: · When the police examined the gun, they found Wright's fingerprints on it.· A team of investigators is examining the crash site.examine something closely (=to examine very carefully): · Before buying an antique, examine it closely to avoid buying a fake.examine somebody/something for something: · The video shows women how to examine their breasts for cancer. ► view walk around a place in order to look at it, especially so that you can decide what your opinion about it is: view a house/garden/exhibition etc: · A few journalists were allowed to view the art exhibition the day before it opened.· I'd like to make an appointment to view the house on Clement Street that's for sale. ► admire to look at something and think how beautiful or impressive it is: · I was just admiring your lovely garden.· We stopped at the top of the mountain to admire the view. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► view something from a ... perspective/standpoint  It’s an issue that can be viewed from several perspectives. ► view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc  The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion. ► view a house/an apartment/a property (=go to see a house etc that you are interested in buying) COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► admire the view  We stopped halfway to admire the view. ► affords ... view  The room affords a beautiful view over the city. ► air your views/grievances/complaints etc  Staff will get a chance to ask questions and air their views. ► a balanced view/account  a balanced account of what happened ► view something with caution · At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution. ► challenge a view/an idea/an assumption etc  Viewpoints such as these are strongly challenged by environmentalists. ► a common sense view · Ross took the common sense view that it would be better to stay at home. ► compulsive reading/viewing  ‘Gardening World’ is compulsive viewing for gardeners. ► confirm you in your belief/opinion/view etc (that) (=make you believe something more strongly) The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions. ► conflicting views/opinions/ideas · There are conflicting opinions on what causes the disease. ► detached view  Try to take a more detached view. ► divergent views  divergent views ► with this end in view (=with this thing in mind as an aim)· We need to reduce costs, so with this end in view, the company is switching supplier. ► express your views/opinions/ideas · Everyone who attends the meeting will be given the opportunity to express their opinions. ► frank discussion/interview/exchange of views etc ► glorious views  glorious views of the coast ► viewing habits (=the kinds of television shows you regularly watch)· Parents try to control their children’s viewing habits. ► jaundiced view  He has a very jaundiced view of the world. ► mechanistic view  a mechanistic view of the universe ► a minority opinion/view · This is a minority view among scientists. ► rear-view mirror  Check your rear-view mirror before you drive away. ► narrow view  You’ve got a very narrow view of life. ► panoramic view  a panoramic view of the valley ► somebody’s personal view/opinion · My personal opinion is that the project was started too soon. ► see/view something from a perspective · A child can only see see the world from his or her own perspective. ► from a practical point of view · Saving energy in your home is fairly easy from a practical point of view. ► from an economic/financial/business point of view · From a financial point of view, the concert was a disaster. ► from a scientific/technical point of view · This book was the first to study language from a scientific point of view. ► from a legal point of view · It's a fascinating case, from a legal point of view. ► from a political point of view · From the political point of view, it was important that the country showed it was adhering to the treaty. ► from a security point of view · The system is seriously flawed from a security point of view. ► the popular view · The popular view bears little relation to the known facts. ► a positive view · He takes a fairly positive view of the future. ► purist views  Architects with purist views were suspicious of his work. ► put forward a view · We should encourage individuals to put forward their views. ► romantic notion/view/idea etc  romantic notions about becoming a famous actress Like many New Yorkers, he had a romantic image of country life. ► a sea view · All the bedrooms have a sea view. ► share a view · He shared my view of what had been going on. ► strong views/opinions/ideas · She has strong views on education. ► subscribe to the view/belief/theory etc  I have never subscribed to the view that schooldays are the happiest days of your life. ► traditional view  He has a traditional view of women. ► unobstructed view  an unobstructed view of the lake ► unorthodox view/approach/theory etc  Her unorthodox views tend to attract controversy. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► widely · There his trip was widely viewed, even by members of his government, as an embarrassment.· Merrill is widely viewed as one of the greatest of his generation of post-war poets in the United States.· That interpretation was widely viewed as favoring business over minority and female employees attempting to charge job discrimination.· Wilson is not widely viewed as a sentimental, Don Juan sort of guy.· The Fed chairman is widely viewed as an anti-inflation hawk.· The compromise was widely viewed as a victory for the president, who had stood firm against Republican demands. NOUN► body · The source said the families of the victims were not allowed to view the bodies or bury them.· Reports by Agents who viewed victims' bodies indicate that there can be little doubt of execution-style slayings....· They viewed two bodies of young girls, neither of whom was Pet. ► suspicion · If they viewed me with suspicion then I was much puzzled about them.· But nothing would be viewed with more suspicion than this method of expanding output.· Any law which directly or indirectly discourages the publication of views from within the criminal justice system must be viewed with suspicion.· This woman is a woman she views with suspicion, and for what reason?· The Prime Minister designate obviously viewed me with suspicion, as being closely associated with his predecessor.· As Lutherans, we viewed pleasure with suspicion.· But those who claimed to know that they were chosen, Calvin viewed with suspicion.· This is the day of the motorist, and anyone who walks is viewed with suspicion. ► world · He wiped a peephole from the condensation on the window and viewed the world beyond.· Joe viewed the world through what at the time would have been considered a prism of realism.· The Opposition's attitude to industry is negative because they largely view the world from the past.· There is in fact a value system that runs through us all, and we view the world in identical terms.· Those days of walking and talking utterly changed the way I viewed the world.· As they confronted and mastered the challenges, they came to view themselves and the world differently.· They viewed the world through dark wrap-around shades beneath pork-pie hats or stingy brims.· And yet, this is exactly the way people in all cultures have viewed the spirit world for thousands of years. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► block somebody’s view► come into view/sight A tall figure came into view, then just as quickly vanished. As we drive on, the Willapa Hills of coastal Washington come into view. Soon Carol's home comes into view They're home! Southampton went wild when the Friendship came into view. The airfield came into view and Y positioned for the approach. The bell tower came into view, a square slim block of stone separated from the church by a dozen yards. The hills had now come into view, and I enjoyed the grand spectacle of Mount Blue ahead. They passed the copse and the lights of a large Elizabethan house came into view. ► take a dim view of something Management took a dim view of union organizing efforts. As a keen amateur astronomer I take a dim view of being mistaken for a fortune teller! But let's assume that as a reader of this paper you take a dim view of these matters. I hope that the Minister is not back-tracking on them because we would take a dim view of that. Magistrate Rosemary Watters told Hannon this type of behaviour was unacceptable and the court took a dim view of it. Most workers instinctively know this and, in most circumstances, take a dim view of union organizing efforts. The electorate took a dim view of this practice when the government used it to get the consumption tax through in December. The tendency of bureaucrats to take a dim view of whistle-blowers is particularly marked in the military. They were summoned to see Miss Rudge who took a dim view of the episode. ► field of vision/view His head would explode, and his field of vision would contract until he was almost blind. It will be appreciated that the precise nature of the degree or defect in acuity or field of vision is highly individual. Mrs LaRue smiled and moved away from my field of vision. Some evidence for this point of view is given under validation - sensitivity across the field of view. The serious aerial photographer will be looking for adjustment through vertical and horizontal axes so that the field of view is precise. With astonishment, I saw distinct black specks dancing in the field of view. With increased power, the field of view becomes smaller, and with increased aperture the binoculars become heavier. Without turning my head, I see them as clearly as though in my normal field of vision. ► in full view of somebody At 11am they were already taking files out of their headquarters, in full view of the villagers. He spent the interval in full view of the enemy, drinking tea. It would be about two and a half miles downstream but in full view of the Falls. Several, standing on the balcony in full view of the crowd, taunted their enemies below. The long, hard battle for the nomination, fought in full view of the television cameras, was exciting to watch. The Martins, told to give their tape to McDermott, did so in full view of witnesses. We all wash up, standing in front of the kitchen sink, in full view of everyone else. We made our way to the lighthouse, in full view of the temple, and dropped anchors. ► a grandstand view (of something)► heave in sight/into view► take the long view (of something) Any time we set out to change our lives or the world, we have to take the long view. But I think you must take the long view. It was an error to take the long view in the face of moral objections. One had to take the long view. The fox of Damascus, ruthlessly in control since 1970, has always taken the long view. ► mistaken belief/idea/impression/view etc A thin, friendly man, he often gave the mistaken impression that nothing was too much trouble. Cannabis may have few immediate withdrawal effects and this again may give rise to the mistaken belief that it is not addictive. People have a mistaken idea about artists. Such a deeply mistaken belief can only come from a citizen of a country with a disciplinarian attitude to politics. That can lead to the mistaken impression that the principles do not fit businesses involved in services. The foregoing paragraphs dispose, it is hoped, of some mistaken ideas as to the state and progress of sexuality in adulthood. The most mistaken idea is that you can Xerox people and somehow clone a fully grown adult. This can give rise to the mistaken belief that cocaine is not an addictive drug. ► uninterrupted view At that point he needs to have an uninterrupted view of the audience and they need a clear view of him. But beyond that intimate corner was a wall of translucent glass, giving an uninterrupted view of the mountains. Word family WORD FAMILYnounviewoverviewpreviewreviewviewerreviewerverbviewpreviewreview 1to think about something or someone in a particular way SYN  seeview something as something The law should be viewed as a way of meeting certain social goals.view something from a ... perspective/standpoint It’s an issue that can be viewed from several perspectives.view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion.2formal to look at something, especially because it is beautiful or you are interested in itview something from something The mountain is best viewed from the north side. Thousands of tourists come to view the gardens every year.view a house/an apartment/a property (=go to see a house etc that you are interested in buying)3formal to watch a television programme, film etc:  an opportunity to view the film before it goes on general release
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