sight

🇬🇧 UK/sait/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA1

Definitions

n.

The ability to see; something seen; a noteworthy or remarkable thing to observe

视力;视觉;景象,奇观

v.

To see or catch a glimpse of something; to aim using a gun sight

看见;瞄准

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sightother
=sight

Common Collocations

  • 1.catch sight of瞥见,看到
  • 2.lose sight of失去……的踪迹;忘记
  • 3.at first sight乍一看,一见
  • 4.out of sight看不见,在视野之外

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The Grand Canyon is truly a breathtaking sight that words cannot describe.

  • 2.

    She lost her sight in an accident but never lost her passion for life.

  • 3.

    The sight of children playing in the park always cheers me up.

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