Tra từ view - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

view [view views viewed viewing] noun, verb BrE [vjuː] NAmE [vjuː]
noun

OPINION
1. countable a personal opinion about sth; an attitude towards sth
•to have different/conflicting/opposing views
•to have strong political views
•~ (about/on sth) His views on the subject were well known.
• This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television.
•We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere.
•In my view it was a waste of time.
•What is needed is a frank exchange of views.
see also ↑point of view

WAY OF UNDERSTANDING
2. singular ~ (of sth) a way of understanding or thinking about sth
• He has an optimistic view of life.
•the Christian view of the world
• The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last.
•The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
see also ↑world view

WHAT YOU CAN SEE
3. uncountable, singular used when you are talking about whether you can see sth or whether sth can be seen in a particular situation
• The lake soon came into view.
• The sun disappeared from view.
•There was nobody in view.
•Sit down— you're blocking my view.
•I didn't have a good view of the stage.
4. countable what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful countryside
• There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
• The view from the top of the tower was spectacular.
•a sea/mountain view
•I'd like a room with a view.

PHOTOGRAPH/PICTURE
5. countable a photograph or picture that shows an interesting place or scene
•a book with views of Paris

CHANCE TO SEE STH
6. (also view·ing)countable a special chance to see or admire sth
•a private view (= for example, of an art exhibition)
more at a bird's-eye view at ↑bird, take a dim view of sth at ↑dim _adj., heave into sight/view at ↑heave _v., take the long view at ↑long _adj.

Word Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French vieue, feminine past participle of veoir ‘see’, from Latin videre. The verb dates from the early 16th cent.

Language Bank:
according to
Reporting someone's opinion
▪ Photography is, according to ▪ Vidal, the art form of untalented people.
For ▪ Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people.
▪ His view is that ▪ photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images.
▪ Smith takes the view that ▪ photography is both an art and a science.
In ▪ Brown's view ▪, photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right.
▪ James is of the opinion that ▪ a good painter can always be a good photographer if he or she so decides.
▪ Emerson believed that ▪ a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see.
Language Banks at ↑argue, ↑opinion

Language Bank:
opinion
Giving your personal opinion
In my opinion ▪, everyone should have some understanding of science.
▪ Everyone should, in my opinion ▪, have some understanding of science.
It seems to me that ▪ many people in this country have a poor understanding of science.
▪ This is, in my view ▪, the result of a failure of the scientific community to get its message across.
▪ Another reason why so many people have such a poor understanding of science is, I believe ▪, the lack of adequate funding for science in schools.
▪ Smith argues that science is separate from culture. My own view is that ▪ science belongs with literature, art, philosophy and religion as an integral part of our culture.
In this writer's opinion ▪, the more the public know about science, the less they will fear and distrust it.
Synonyms at ↑think
Language Banks at ↑according to, ↑argue, ↑impersonal, ↑nevertheless, ↑perhaps

Synonyms:
sight
view • vision
These are all words for the area or distance that you can see from a particular position.
sight • the area or distance that you can see from a particular position: ▪ He looked up the street, but there was no one in sight. ◇ ▪ Leave any valuables in your car out of sight.
view • (rather formal) the area or distance that you can see from a particular position: ▪ The lake soon came into view.
vision • the area that you can see from a particular position: ▪ The couple moved outside her field of vision ▪ (= total area you can see from a particular position) ▪.
sight, view or vision?
View is more literary than sight or vision. It is the only word for talking about how well you can see: I didn't have a good sight/vision of the stage. Vision must always be used with a possessive pronoun: ▪ my/his/her etc. (field of) vision. It is not used with the prepositions in, into and out of that are very frequent with sight and view: There was nobody in vision. ◇ A tall figure came into vision.
in/out of sight/view
in/within sight/view of sth
to come into/disappear from sight/view/sb's vision
to come in sight/view of sb/sth
to block sb's view/vision
sb's line of sight/vision
sb's field of view/vision

Synonyms:
view
sight • scene • panorama
These are all words for a thing that you can see, especially from a particular place.
view • what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery: ▪ The cottage had a delightful sea view.
sight • a thing that you see or can see, especially sth that is impressive or unusual: ▪ It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.
scene • a view that you see, especially one with people and/or animals moving about and doing things: ▪ It was a delightful rural scene.
panorama • a view of a wide area of land: ▪ The tower offers a breathtaking panorama of Prague.
a view/panorama of sth
a beautiful/breathtaking view/sight/scene/panorama
a magnificent/spectacular view/sight/panorama
to take in the view/sight/scene
to admire the view/sight

Example Bank:
•A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the parade.
•According to this view, economic growth occurs in protracted spurts.
•After his experience in jail, he has a pretty jaundiced view of the penal system.
•At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
•Experts hold widely differing views on this subject.
•From a teacher's point of view, activities that can be done with minimal preparation are invaluable.
•He called a meeting to solicit the views of his staff.
•He has a very distorted view of life in general.
•He never imposes his own view on others.
•He's a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
•Her rosy view of life abroad seems rather naive.
•His letter to the management did not reflect the views of his colleagues.
•His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
•His view was echoed by industry experts.
•His views reflected those of the political leaders.
•His world view revolves around a battle between rich and poor.
•I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
•In my view it was a waste of time.
•It's good to have a full and frank exchange of views.
•It's important to respect other people's views.
•It's well worth considering alternative views.
•Many Americans have a favourable/favorable view of the Democratic nominee.
•Maybe he'll revise his views on that a little.
•Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.
•My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
•Nothing indicates that his views have changed.
•On his visits he painted views of the town and the surrounding countryside.
•She picked up the phone and made her views known to her boss.
•So which view is correct?
•Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
•Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
•The Reagan view differed radically.
•The author's personal views are pretty clear.
•The carriage was put on view for the public to see.
•The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
•The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
•The experience changed my view of myself.
•The large windows give fine views of the surrounding countryside.
•The meeting gave everyone the chance to air their views.
•The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.
•The picture shows a front view of the car.
•The pillar prevented me getting a clear view of the action.
•The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
•The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
•Their research is consistent with the views expressed in this paper.
•There was nobody in view.
•They based this view on studies done in the 1990s.
•They stood waving on the platform, until the train disappeared from view.
•This view prevailed in medical writing for many years.
•We had a poor view of the stage from where we were sitting.
•We take a long-term view of the business.
•a balanced view of the subject
•a place to unwind and enjoy the view
•a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
•a view over the valley
•the experiences which shape our view of the world
•the view from his apartment
•He holds extreme right-wing views.
•He takes a dim view of divorce.
•I didn't have a good view of the stage.
•I'd be interested to hear your views about the proposal.
•I'd like a room with a view, please.
•Ms Short put forward the view that the whole thing would be extremely costly.
•Sit down— you're blocking my view.
•The Christian world view is based on the Bible.
•The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
•The cottage had a delightful sea view.
•The forum should give ordinary people the chance to air their views on the matter.
•The knife was in plain view on the kitchen table.
•The lake soon came into view.
•The latest evidence supports the view that most TV news is biased.
•The sun disappeared from view.
•The traditional view was that marriage was for life.
•The two leaders had what they described as ‘a full and frank exchange of views’.
•This view is not shared by everyone.
•We have widely differing views on how to raise children.
•We know little about her political views.
•We're going to a private view tomorrow night— it's landscapes by that Cornish artist.
Idioms: ↑have something in view ▪ ↑in full view ▪ ↑in view of something ▪ ↑on view ▪ ↑with a view to to doing something

verb

THINK ABOUT STH
1. to think about sb/sth in a particular way
•~ (sb/sth as sth) When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original.
• How do you view your position within the company?
•~ sb/sth with sth She viewed him with suspicion.
•You should view their offer with a great deal of caution.

LOOK AT STH
2. ~ sth (formal)to look at sth, especially when you look carefully
• People came from all over the world to view her work.
• A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley.
•The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens.
3. ~ sth (formal)to visit a house, etc. with the intention of buying or renting it
• The property can only be viewed by appointment.

WATCH TV, FILM/MOVIE
4. ~ sth (formal)to watch television, a film/movie, etc
• The show has a viewing audience of six million (= six million people watch it).
•an opportunity to view the movie before it goes on general release
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French vieue, feminine past participle of veoir ‘see’, from Latin videre. The verb dates from the early 16th cent.

Synonyms:
look
watch • see • view • observe
These words all mean to turn your eyes in a particular direction.
look • to turn your eyes in a particular direction: ▪ If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ◇ ▪ She ▪ looked at ▪ me and smiled.
watch • to look at sb/sth for a time, paying attention to what happens: ▪ to watch television ◇ ▪ Watch what I do, then you try.
see • to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc: ▪ In the evening we went to see a movie.
view • (formal) to look at sth, especially when you look carefully; to watch television, a film/movie, etc: ▪ People came from all over the world to view her work.
watch, see or view?
You can see/view a film/movie/programme but you cannot: see/view television. View is more formal than see and is used especially in business contexts.
observe • (formal) to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them or it: ▪ The patients were observed over a period of several months.
to look/watch for sb/sth
to watch/observe what/who/how…
to look/watch/view/observe (sb/sth) with amazement/surprise/disapproval, etc.
to watch/see/view a film/movie/show/programme
to watch/see a match/game/fight
to look (at sb/sth)/watch (sb/sth)/observe sb/sth carefully/closely

Synonyms:
regard
call • find • consider • see • view
These words all mean to think about sb/sth in a particular way.
regard • to think of sb/sth in a particular way: ▪ He seemed to regard the whole thing as a joke.
call • to say that sb/sth has particular qualities or characteristics: ▪ I wouldn't call German an easy language.
find • to have a particular feeling or opinion about sth: ▪ You may find your illness hard to accept.
consider • to think of sb/sth in a particular way: ▪ Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident?
regard or consider?
These two words have the same meaning, but they are used in different patterns and structures. In this meaning consider must be used with a complement or clause: you can consider sb/sth to be sth or consider sb/sth as sth, although very often the to be or as is left out: ▪ He considers himself an expert. ◇ ▪ They are considered a high-risk group. You can also consider that sb/sth is sth and again, the that can be left out. Regard is used in a narrower range of structures. The most frequent structure is regard sb/sth as sth; the as cannot be left out: I regard him a close friend. You cannot regard sb/sth to be sth or regard that sb/sth is sth. However, regard (but not consider in this meaning) can also be used without a noun or adjective complement but with just an object and adverb (sb/sth is highly regarded) or adverbial phrase (regard sb/sth with suspicion/jealousy/admiration).
see • to have an opinion of sth: ▪ Try to see things from her point of view.
view • to think of sb/sth in a particular way: ▪ How do you view your position within the company?
View has the same meaning as regard and consider but is slightly less frequent and slightly less formal. The main structures are view sb/sth as sb/sth (you cannot leave out the as) and view sb/sth with sth.
to regard/consider/see/view sb/sth as sth
to regard/consider/see/view sb/sth from a particular point of view
to find/consider sb/sth to be sth
generally/usually regarded/considered/seen/viewed as sth
to regard/consider/view sb/sth favourably/unfavourably

Example Bank:
•He is widely viewed as a possible leader.
•Slaves were traditionally viewed as their masters' property.
•These results should be viewed cautiously.
•They tend to view foreigners with suspicion.
•This behaviour is not viewed as acceptable.
•Try to view the situation from an American perspective.
•Try to view the situation objectively.
•Saturday's screening will be an opportunity to view the movie before it goes on general release.
•She has always viewed him with suspicion.
•The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens.
•The show has a viewing audience of six million.
•When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original.
•You should view their offer with a great deal of caution.