| 单词 | see |
| 释义 | see (siː ) Word forms: sees , seeing , saw , seen 1. verb [no cont] A1 When you see something, you notice it using your eyes. You can't see colours at night. [VERB noun] I saw a man making his way towards me. [VERB noun verb-ing] She can see, hear, touch, smell, and taste. [VERB] As he neared the farm, he saw that a police car was parked outside it. [VERB that] Did you see what happened? [VERB wh] Synonyms: perceive, note, spot, notice 2. verb A1 If you see someone, you visit them or meet them. I saw him yesterday. [VERB noun] Mick wants to see you in his office right away. [VERB noun] You need to see a doctor. [VERB noun] 3. verb [no cont] A1 If you see an entertainment such as a play, film, concert, or sports game, you watch it. He had been to see a Semi-Final of the FA Cup. [VERB noun] It was one of the most amazing films I've ever seen. [VERB noun] Synonyms: watch, view, look at, observe 4. verb [no cont] B2 If you see that something is true or exists, you realize by observing it that it is true or exists. I could see she was lonely. [VERB that] A lot of people saw what was happening but did nothing about it. [VERB wh] You see young people going to school inadequately dressed for the weather. [VERB noun verb-ing] My taste has changed a bit over the years as you can see. [VERB] You've just been cleaning it, I see. [VERB] The army must be seen to be taking firm action. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] 5. verb [no cont, no passive] B2 If you see what someone means or see why something happened, you understand what they mean or understand why it happened. Oh, I see what you're saying. [VERB wh] I don't see why you're complaining. [VERB wh] I really don't see any reason for changing it. [VERB noun] Now I see that I was wrong. [VERB that] Synonyms: understand, get, follow, realize 6. verb B1+ If you see someone or something as a certain thing, you have the opinion that they are that thing. She saw him as a visionary, but her father saw him as a man who couldn't make a living. [VERB noun + as] They have a normal body weight but see themselves as being fat. [V n as n/-ing] Others saw it as a betrayal. [VERB noun + as] I don't see it as my duty to take sides. [VERB noun + as] As I see it, Llewelyn has three choices open to him. [VERB it] Some men are seen to be less effective as managers. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] 7. verb [no cont, no passive] If you see a particular quality in someone, you believe they have that quality. If you ask what someone sees in a particular person or thing, you want to know what they find attractive about that person or thing. Frankly, I don't know what Paul sees in her. [VERB noun + in] Young and old saw in him an implacable opponent of apartheid. [VERB + in] 8. verb [no cont] If you see something happening in the future, you imagine it, or predict that it will happen. A good idea, but can you see Taylor trying it? [VERB noun verb-ing] We can see a day where all people live side by side. [VERB noun] Synonyms: foresee, picture, imagine, anticipate 9. verb [no passive] If a period of time or a person sees a particular change or event, it takes place during that period of time or while that person is alive. Yesterday saw the resignation of the acting Interior Minister. [VERB noun] He had worked with the consultant for three years and was sorry to see him go. [VERB noun infinitive] Mr Frank has seen the economy of his town slashed by the uprising. [VERB noun -ed] Synonyms: witness, watch, observe, view 10. verb You can use see in expressions to do with finding out information. For example, if you say 'I'll see what's happening', you mean that you intend to find out what is happening. Let me just see what the next song is. [VERB wh] Shake him gently to see if he responds. [V if] 11. verb You can use see to promise to try and help someone. For example, if you say 'I'll see if I can do it', you mean that you will try to do the thing concerned. I'll see if I can call her for you. [V if] We'll see what we can do, miss. [VERB wh] Synonyms: consider, decide, think about, judge 12. verb If you see that something is done or if you see to it that it is done, you make sure that it is done. See that you take care of him. [VERB that] Catherine saw to it that the information went directly to Walter. [V to it that] Synonyms: make sure, mind, ensure, guarantee 13. verb B2 If you see someone to a particular place, you accompany them to make sure that they get there safely, or to show politeness. He didn't offer to see her to her car. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 'Goodnight.'—'I'll see you out.' [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Synonyms: accompany, show, escort, lead 14. verb B1 If you see a lot of someone, you often meet each other or visit each other. We used to see quite a lot of his wife, Carolyn. [V amount + of] We didn't see much of each other after that because he was touring. [V amount of n] 15. verb B2 If you are seeing someone, you spend time with them socially, and are having a romantic or sexual relationship. I was seeing her but I wasn't her committed boyfriend. [VERB noun] 16. verb B1 Some writers use see in expressions such as we saw and as we have seen to refer to something that has already been explained or described. We saw in Chapter 16 how annual cash budgets are produced. [VERB wh] Using the figures given above, it can be seen that machine A pays back the initial investment in two years. [VERB that] As we have seen in previous chapters, visualization methods are varied. [VERB that] 17. verb B1 See is used in books to indicate to readers that they should look at another part of the book, or at another book, because more information is given there. Surveys consistently find that men report feeling safe on the street after dark. See, for example, Hindelang and Garofalo (1978). [VERB noun] See Chapter 7 below for further comments on the textile industry. [VERB noun] 18. seeing as/that phrase You can use seeing that or seeing as to introduce a reason for what you are saying. [mainly British, informal, spoken] She had to support him, seeing that she had chosen him herself against the opinion of many. Seeing as this man is a doctor, I would assume he has a modicum of intelligence. 19. I see convention B1 You can say 'I see' to indicate that you understand what someone is telling you. [spoken, formulae] 'He came home in my car.'—'I see.' Synonyms: I understand, right, uh huh, mmm 20. I'll/we'll see convention People say 'I'll see' or 'We'll see' to indicate that they do not intend to make a decision immediately, and will decide later. We'll see. It's a possibility. 21. let me/let's see convention People say ' let me see' or 'let's see' when they are trying to remember something, or are trying to find something. Let's see, they're six–no, make that five–hours ahead of us. Now let me see, who's the man we want? 22. to see sense phrase If you try to make someone see sense or see reason, you try to make them realize that they are wrong or are being stupid. He was hopeful that by sitting together they could both see sense and live as good neighbours. He tried again to get her to see reason. 23. you see convention B2 You can say 'you see' when you are explaining something to someone, to encourage them to listen and understand. [spoken] Well, you see, you shouldn't really feel that way about it. She was a prime target for blackmail, don't you see? 24. see you convention A1 ' See you', 'be seeing you', and 'see you later' are ways of saying goodbye to someone when you expect to meet them again soon. [informal, spoken, formulae] 'Talk to you later.'—'All right. See you, love.' 'No time for chattering now.'—'Be seeing you, then.' 25. you'll see convention B2 You can say 'You'll see' to someone if they do not agree with you about what you think will happen in the future, and you believe that you will be proved right. The thrill wears off after a few years of marriage. You'll see. 26. to see the back of someone phrase [PHRASE noun] If you say that you will be glad to see the back of someone, you mean that you want them to leave. [British, informal] I was so badly behaved I was convinced she would be glad to see the back of me. 27. to have seen better days phrase If you say that something has seen better days, you mean that it is old and in poor condition. The tweed jacket she wore had seen better days. 28. to be seen dead phrase If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them. [informal, emphasis] I wouldn't be seen dead in a straw hat. I wouldn't be caught dead in such an old-fashioned place. 29. as far as the eye can see phrase If there is something as far as the eye can see, there is a lot of it and you cannot see anything else beyond it. Here, massive dunes stretched in every direction as far as the eye could see. There are pine trees as far as the eye can see. 30. to see eye to eye phrase If you see eye to eye with someone, you agree with them and have the same opinions and views. Yuriko saw eye to eye with Yul on almost every aspect of the production. [+ with] We've never seen eye to eye. 31. as far as I can see phrase You can use the expression 'as far as I can see' when you are about to state your opinion of a situation, or have just stated it, to indicate that it is your personal opinion. That's the problem as far as I can see. As far as I can see there are only two reasons for such an action. 32. to see fit phrase If you say that someone sees fit to do something, you mean that they are entitled to do it, but that you disapprove of their decision to do it. [formal, disapproval] He's not a friend, you say, yet you saw fit to lend him money. 33. to see the light phrase If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one. I saw the light and ditched him. 34. to see the light of day phrase [VERB inflects] If something sees the light of day at a particular time, it comes into existence or is made known to the public at that time. This extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966. 35. to see red phrase If you see red, you suddenly become very angry. I didn't mean to break his nose. I just saw red. Synonyms: lose your temper, boil, lose it [informal], seethe 36. it remains to be seen phrase If you say that it remains to be seen whether something will happen, you mean that nobody knows whether it will happen. [vagueness] It remains to be seen whether her parliamentary colleagues will agree. 37. wait and see phrase If you tell someone to wait and see, you tell them that they must be patient or that they must not worry about what is going to happen in the future because they have no control over it. We'll have to wait and see what happens. ...a wait-and-see attitude. Phrasal verbs: see about phrasal verb B2 When you see about something, you arrange for it to be done or provided. Tony announced it was time to see about lunch. [VERB PARTICLE noun] I must see about selling the house. [VERB PARTICLE verb-ing] see off 1. phrasal verb If you see off an opponent, you defeat them. [British] There is no reason why they cannot see off the Republican challenge. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb B2 When you see someone off, you go with them to the station, airport, or port that they are leaving from, and say goodbye to them there. Dad had planned a steak dinner for himself after seeing Mum off on her plane. [VERB noun PARTICLE] see through 1. phrasal verb If you see through someone or their behaviour, you realize what their intentions are, even though they are trying to hide them. I saw through your little ruse from the start. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. See also see-through see to phrasal verb If you see to something that needs attention, you deal with it. While Franklin saw to the luggage, Sara took Eleanor home. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Quotations: What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over What you see is what you get Seeing is believing Idioms: not see eye to eye with someone to not agree with someone about something The Prime Minister did not see eye to eye with him on this issue. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see the error of your ways to realize or admit that you have made a mistake or behaved badly I wanted an opportunity to talk some sense into him and try to make him see the error of his ways. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers you couldn't see someone for dust [British] said to mean that someone has left a place or a difficult situation, very quickly and run away As soon as Maria told her boyfriend she was pregnant, he was off. You couldn't see him for dust. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see someone in their true colours to suddenly become aware that a person is not as moral or honest as you thought they were We now see them in their true colours - contemptuous of the public and out of touch with feeling about the rise in violent crime. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see which way the cat jumps [mainly British] to delay making a decision or taking action on something until more is known about how the situation will develop I'm going to sit tight and see which way the cat jumps. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see the light of day to become known by or available to a large number of people This book might never have seen the light of day without the enthusiasm, support, and friendship of my editor, Daniel Bial. to be born Tens of millions of new souls are seeing the light of day in Africa alone each year. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see the light to start to understand or agree with something, especially after a long period when you have not understood or agreed with it Christianity taught him values which the West preached but largely ignored in practice. But he had seen the light and urged everyone to share it with him. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be glad to see the back of someone [mainly British] to be pleased that someone has gone because you do not like them It's Zara's last day at work and she fears that everyone will be glad to see the back of her. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not see beyond your nose or not see beyond the end of your nose to think only about yourself and your immediate needs, rather than about other people or wider and longer-term issues Time to act your age. You're too busy thinking about you and about everything to do with you that you don't see beyond the end of your nose. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see red to suddenly become very angry or annoyed because of something which has been said or done The programmes so far have simply reinforced negative stereotype images of young Black people. It makes me see red. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers suck it and see [British] said to mean that the only way to find out if something new is a good idea and is likely to be successful is to actually try it These results do not mean that the Japanese will like these Western products. The only sure way to prove that is to suck it and see. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers someone cannot see the wood for the trees [British] or someone cannot see the forest for the trees said to mean that someone is so involved in the details of something that they forget or do not realize the real purpose or importance of the thing as a whole The staff here are working so hard and are so tired that they can't see the wood for the trees. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see which way the wind is blowing or see how the wind is blowing to understand or realize how a situation is developing and use this in deciding what to do He wasn't one to make pronouncements before he had seen which way the wind was blowing. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: just saw One feared a load of jobsworths; instead you just saw helpful smiles. Times, Sunday Times Far from it, the medics just saw that as the optimum way of easing him back from injury. Times, Sunday Times I just saw where you came out of. Times, Sunday Times I just saw all that on the telly. The Sun I just saw a red blur and heard a boom. Times, Sunday Times Each hue tile between the anchors can be adjusted as the observer sees fit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An accelerating observer sees a thermal bath of particles that pop out of the local acceleration horizon, turn around, and free-fall back in. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When a signaler tilts the mirror to reflect sunlight, the distant observer sees flashes of light that can be used to transmit a prearranged signaling code. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To see a clip go to my website. The Sun See a clip of the comic combusting at my website now. The Sun If you were never in love with him before you see this clip, you will be afterwards. Times, Sunday Times See a clip on my website. The Sun One can see a clip about student life, accommodation, facilities or studying at that institution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Filling it has been an excruciating slog over two years but this week should see the commercial target being reached with another handful of backers. Times, Sunday Times At one level, you can see the commercial incentive. Times, Sunday Times Initially, the big manufacturers were unable to see the commercial possibilities of disposable nappies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Going by the form book, last night's ratings will have seen the commercial broadcaster clobbered, maybe 5-1, ratio-wise. Times, Sunday Times Some groups advocating rapid cuts in emissions acted out of genuine concern, but others saw a commercial opportunity. Times, Sunday Times He can see the contradiction of his situation, raging conscience straddling galloping success. Times, Sunday Times Three quarters of the pupils have parents in technology, yet few teachers see a contradiction. Times, Sunday Times And maybe he wants you to see that contradiction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You could see the contradictions being played out on his face. Times, Sunday Times This shows her in a different light, and the viewer sees the contradiction throughout the movie. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He asked to see a counsellor affiliated to the school and continued to see her once a week. Times, Sunday Times If things seem overwhelming, then it may help to see a counsellor. The Sun But say he must come with you to see a counsellor to negotiate safe boundaries for your relationship. The Sun See a counsellor so you can get on with enjoying life. The Sun Insist that he keeps that promise to see a counsellor. The Sun It's that little psychic bump that enables you to see the ghost in the machine. Times, Sunday Times What exactly happens when they see a ghost? Times, Sunday Times A bank of flickering sets allows us to see the ghost coming and going in crypts that have the noirish creepiness of an underground car park. The Times Literary Supplement They stay there for a short while, fleeing when they think they see a ghost. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He sees her ghost coming out of pizza parlours and lingering in a local tree. Times, Sunday Times Read the book to get one kind of magic, see the movie to get another. Times, Sunday Times Alternatively, host a potluck, go to a restaurant, or see a movie. Christianity Today But when you see a movie like that, it's not the same. Times, Sunday Times I go to see a movie, or to the museums. Times, Sunday Times Go and see a movie, or hang out with friends to take your mind off the run. The Sun I see a parallel to my own calling. Christianity Today With due humility, he must surely see a parallel with his own story. Times, Sunday Times Some even see a parallel in the background discussions that are partially documented to arrange how things would be brought up and settled. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's no great leap to see the parallels with her own life. Times, Sunday Times Have you seen any parallels between graffiti and street art during the coronavirus and during other pivotal moments of history? Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Definitely time to see a psychiatrist - and book a double appointment. The Sun But the insurers are questioning the diagnosis and said he did not see a psychiatrist. The Sun He would have left me, were it not for the doctor forcing us to see a psychiatrist. Times, Sunday Times As a result, it was suggested she see a psychiatrist. Times, Sunday Times I see a psychiatrist and a counsellor who helped me come up with a payment plan. The Sun Moscow these days is seeing a resurgence of overlapping ideologies. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It died out when milk formula was introduced but recent years have seen a resurgence. The Sun (2015) So we may see a resurgence. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Everyone's talking about whether or not this year could see a resurgence in consumer stocks. Times, Sunday Times (2012) His figures were right, but the sector is about to see a resurgence that will boost growth throughout Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The site's bosses have seen a rise in the number of positions but the standard of jobseekers with degrees is higher too. The Sun (2013) Its new status should see a rise in the number of students taking general or honours courses. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Combined alpha and beta blockers control blood pressure by alpha effects and by concurrent beta effects (see above) upon the heart. How to Lower High Blood Pressure (1994) Spoon horseradish sauce on top of roasted beetroot (see above) or make a dip by chopping cooked beetroot with horseradish sauce and crème fraîche. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You never see an advertisement for a luxury country property without one. Times, Sunday Times She saw an advertisement for an appliance that would lift her out of the bath. Times, Sunday Times On a visit he had thought it a marvellous place and seeing an advertisement for a bank cashier there, he successfully applied for the post. Times, Sunday Times She had been urged to go along to the audition by a friend who had seen an advertisement. Times, Sunday Times His career was derailed when he saw an advertisement: tall people wanted for 2012. Times, Sunday Times Users should see an increase in volume within 28 days. The Sun In these circumstances we are almost bound to see an increase in copycat behaviour. Times, Sunday Times I would like to see an increase in the minimum wage. Times, Sunday Times The university said that 'while final numbers are not yet available, we are not expecting to see an increase on last year's record high'. Times, Sunday Times It estimates that the majority of customers who do see an increase in fees will have to pay no more than 5 a month more. Times, Sunday Times The most striking yellow shade is seen clearly on the seed capsule - the ovary - from which the petals hang, and it has a cute charm. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They might be able to see clearly where it went wrong. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You can see clearly which people and projects are right for you. The Sun (2008) The flickering hallucinatory drowsiness paradoxically allowed him to see more, see clearly, unhampered by the shadows cast by work, by Anna. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE Each internal organ of the fish and its bones can be seen clearly throughout its life. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You also see potential creative paths more clearly and can deal with objections. The Sun After about four weeks, any congregation begins to look past you to see potential successors. Christianity Today Leaders help people see potential - in themselves and the future - they may not otherwise see. Christianity Today Those with enough money in the pot, and the foresight to see potential conflict ahead, can go for a simpler, more brutal, option - the 'clean-break' will. Times, Sunday Times Hedge funds and private-equity funds can see potential for growth - they just need the ammunition and are going to the public markets to get it. Times, Sunday Times It has seen the emergence of an autonomous world economy which is not just the sum of national economies. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) We didn't see the emergence of a brilliant individual. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It's exciting to see the emergence of such huge numbers of imaginative photographers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But the past few years have seen the emergence of a dual economy in London. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He admitted causing actual bodily harm after seeing the footage and was jailed for five months. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But he and his fellow conspirators made just 23 after six people paid to see the footage in March. The Sun (2012) We've all seen the footage. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We see footage of the ruins where they used to live. The Sun (2016) Only the viewer sees it. Christianity Today However, from the proper left and proper right of the sculpture, the viewer sees a wide variety of vivid colors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From the quadrangle, the viewer sees solid buttresses, rows of lancet windows and a steeply pitched roof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a result, the viewer sees the captions within two to three seconds of the words being spoken. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The viewer sees that one mirror has retained his reflection... which then steps out from the crystal with a wolfish smile. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 看见, 与…见面 Japanese: 見る, ･･･に会う |
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