单词 | perspective |
释义 | perspective n. & adj. --n   1. a the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of relative positions, size, etc. b a picture drawn in this way.   2. the apparent relation between visible objects as to position, distance, etc.   3. a mental view of the relative importance of things (keep the right perspective).   4. a geographical or imaginary prospect. --adj of or in perspective. Phrases and idioms in perspective   1. drawn or viewed according to the rules of perspective.   2. correctly regarded in terms of relative importance. Derivatives perspectival adj. perspectively adv. Etymology: ME f. med.L perspectiva (ars art) f. perspicere perspect- (as PER-, specere spect- look) |
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