单词 | to be seen to |
释义 | > as lemmasto be seen to — (b) transitive. spec. In passive. To demonstrate clearly or publicly that something is the case, or that something is happening or being done (sometimes implying that the appearance and reality of a situation differ). Usually with infinitive ( to be seen to —). ΚΠ 1662 Tryal Sir H. Vane 48 He that Rules over others, must be Just; and indeed should be seen to be so in all his Commands. 1710 T. Blackwell Schema Sacrum x. 212 I shall only reply a few Considerations.., that so their last Subterfuge, may be seen to be meer Sham. 1867 A. Mahan Sci. Nat. Theol. Pref. p. vi A fundamental aim..has been..to bring out into distinct isolation the real theistic problem.., so that the argument throughout may be seen to be, and to have been, conducted upon truly scientific principles. 1924 Ld. Hewart in Law Jrnl. Rep. 93 131 R. v. Sussex Justices; McCarthy, Ex parte... It is..of fundamental importance, that justice should not only be done, but be manifestly and undoubtedly seen to be done. 1964 Illustr. London News 27 Dec. 1000/3 She is a contestant.., and for that reason cannot be, or at least be seen as, impartial. 1973 H. Cox & D. Morgan City Politics & Press (1974) iii. 16 The rulers should not merely rule, but should be seen to do so in a manner which accords with our expectations. 1994 Leisure Managem. Mar. 41/2 It has..become fashionable to be seen to be sporty. 2006 T. Parks in Granta Summer 164 Train tickets must be cheap, or be seen to be so. < as lemmas |
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