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单词 seeableness
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
see1 /si/USA pronunciation   v., saw/sɔ/USA pronunciation  seen/sin/USA pronunciation  see•ing. 
v. 
  1. to view (something) with the eyes;
    look at: [~ + object][not: be + ~-ing]I saw her in the park.[~ + object + verb-ing]I saw her running in the park.[~ + object + root form of verb]I saw him shoot the police officer.
  2. to have the power of sight:[not: be + ~-ing* no object]He can't see; he's been blind from birth.
  3. to view, as a spectator:[~ + object]I saw a good movie last night.
  4. Electronics to scan or view, esp. by electronic means:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]When the electronic eye sees you, the door opens automatically.
  5. to grasp (things) mentally;
    to understand: [~ + object][not: be + ~-ing]I see your point.[~ + clause]I see that you meant it; sorry I doubted you.[no object]Don't you see; we want to help you!
  6. to form a mental image of: [~ + object][not: be + ~-ing]I can't see him as president.[~ + object + verb-ing]I can't see him running things.
  7. to imagine or believe that one sees something:[~ + object]You must be seeing things; there's nothing here.
  8. to be aware of;
    recognize:[not: be + ~-ing]to see his mistakes.
  9. (used as a polite request to draw the attention of someone to something):[no object]See, here it comes.
  10. to discover;
    find out: [~ + object][not: be + ~-ing]See who is at the door.[no object]If you don't believe me, then here, see for yourself.
  11. to read or read about: [~ + object][not: be + ~-ing]I saw it in the newspaper.[~ + that clause]I saw in the newspaper that your store carries these computers.
  12. to have knowledge or experience of:[~ + object]to see combat.
  13. [~ + that clause] to make sure:See that the door is locked.Compare see to below.
  14. to meet and converse with;
    visit:[~ + object]Why don't you come and see me?
  15. to receive (someone) as a visitor:[~ + object]not allowed to see anyone until after the operation.
  16. to court or date frequently:[~ + object]We've been seeing each other for the last year.
  17. to escort or accompany:[~ + object]It's late; why don't I see you home.
  18. (used with the subject pronouns I and we, or after let and the object pronouns me or us, to indicate a pause) to think;
    consider:[no object]Let me see, what was his name? Let's see; does this round peg fit in the square hole?
  19. see about, [~ + about + object]
    • to inquire about;
      investigate:It's his job to see about what his teachers are doing.
    • Also, see after. to take care of;
      to attend to:Let me see about that and I'll call you back.
  20. see off, to accompany (someone about to go on a journey) to the place of departure: [~ + off + object]We went to the airport to see off my aunt and uncle.[~ + object + off]to see them off.
  21. see out, [~ + object + out] to escort to an outer door:He saw her out the door with a smile.
  22. see through:
    • [~ + through + object] to figure out the nature of (someone), esp. to detect or discover a lie:saw right through his excuses.
    • [~ + object + through] to remain with until completion:Don't quit now; let's see this job through.
  23. see to, [~ + to + object] to take care of;
    attend to;
    see about:I'll see to all the travel arrangements.
Idioms
  1. Idioms see red, [Informal.]to become enraged:He saw red when he found that he'd have to pay once again for the same repairs.

    Compare the words see and look. The verb look refers to a much more active sense in which the subject uses the eyes, moves them, turns the head, and generally participates more in the action:I looked at the people rushing by (= I moved my eyes, perhaps even turning my head to observe them).The verb see is much less active and implies less participation by the subject* with this verb, the image of the object simply strikes the subject's eyes, and the subject does much less:I saw her standing there (= The image of her standing there simply struck my eyes; I had very little to do with the activity).Whenever a meaning of a verb implies activity or participation, there is a good chance the progressive aspect ([be + ~-ing]) may be used:I was looking at the people rushing by.I have been seeing her (= dating) for two years.But when the action of a verb does not imply continuing activity or participation by the subject, the progressive aspect is not used, which is why see so often does not allow the progressive aspect:I saw her standing there (NOT: I was seeing her...).

see2 /si/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. Religionthe seat, center of authority, or office of a bishop.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
see1  (sē),USA pronunciation v., saw, seen, see•ing. 
v.t. 
  1. to perceive with the eyes;
    look at.
  2. to view;
    visit or attend as a spectator:to see a play.
  3. Computingto perceive by means of computer vision.
  4. Electronicsto scan or view, esp. by electronic means:The satellite can see the entire southern half of the country.
  5. to perceive (things) mentally;
    discern;
    understand:to see the point of an argument.
  6. to construct a mental image of;
    visualize:He still saw his father as he was 25 years ago.
  7. to accept or imagine or suppose as acceptable:I can't see him as president.
  8. to be cognizant of;
    recognize:to see the good in others; to see where the mistake is.
  9. to foresee:He could see war ahead.
  10. to ascertain, learn, or find out:See who is at the door.
  11. to have knowledge or experience of:to see service in the foreign corps.
  12. to make sure:See that the work is done.
  13. to meet and converse with:Are you seeing her at lunch today?
  14. to receive as a visitor:The ambassador finally saw him.
  15. to visit:He's gone to see his aunt.
  16. to court, keep company with, or date frequently:They've been seeing each other for a long time.
  17. to provide aid or assistance to;
    take care of:He's seeing his brother through college.
  18. to attend or escort:to see someone home.
  19. Games[Cards.]to match (a bet) or match the bet of (a bettor) by staking an equal sum;
    call:I'll see your five and raise you five more.
  20. to prefer (someone or something) to be as indicated (usually used as a mild oath):I'll see you in hell before I sell you this house. He'll see the business fail before he admits he's wrong.
  21. to read or read about:I saw it in the newspaper.

v.i. 
  1. to have the power of sight.
  2. Computingto be capable of perceiving by means of computer vision.
  3. to understand intellectually or spiritually;
    have insight:Philosophy teaches us to see.
  4. to give attention or care:See, there it goes.
  5. to find out;
    make inquiry:Go and see for yourself.
  6. to consider;
    think;
    deliberate:Let me see, how does that song go?
  7. to look about;
    observe:They heard the noise and came out to see.
  8. see about:
    • to investigate;
      inquire about.
    • to turn one's attention to;
      take care of:He said he would see about getting the license plates.
  9. see after, to attend to;
    take care of:Will you please see after my plants while I'm away?
  10. see off, to take leave of someone setting out on a journey;
    accompany to the place of departure:I went to the airport to see them off.
  11. see out, to remain with (a task, project, etc.) until its completion:We decided to see it out, even if it meant another year.
  12. see through:
    • to penetrate to the true nature of;
      comprehend;
      detect:He quickly saw through my story.
    • to stay with to the end or until completion;
      persevere:to see a difficult situation through.
  13. see to, to take care of;
    be responsible for:I'll see to the theater tickets.
  • bef. 900; Middle English seen, Old English sēon; cognate with Dutch zien, German sehen, Old Norse sjā, Gothic saihwan
see′a•ble, adj. 
see′a•ble•ness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged observe, notice, distinguish, discern, behold, regard. See watch. 
    • 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged comprehend, penetrate.
    • 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged determine.
    • 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged know, undergo.
    • 18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged accompany.

see2  (sē),USA pronunciation n. [Eccles.]
  1. Religionthe seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
  • Latin sēdes seat
  • Old French se (variant of sie)
  • Middle English se(e) 1250–1300
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