Englishئاساسىي لۇغەت
view
Universal Words
noun, verb
noun
opinion
1 [C, often pl.] ~ (about / on sth) a personal opinion about sth; an attitude towards sth:
to have different / conflicting / opposing views * to have strong political views * 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.
seealsoPOINTOFVIEW
way of understanding
2 [sing.] ~ (of sth) a way of understanding or thinking about sth:
He has an optimistic view of life. * the Christian view of the world / the Christian world view * The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. * The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
what you can see
3 [U,sing.] 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 [C] what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery:
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. -< SIGHT
photograph / picture
5 [C] a photograph or picture that shows an interesting place or scene:
a book with views of Paris
chance to see sth
6 (also viewing) [C] a special chance to see or admire sth:
a private view (for example, of an art exhibition)
IDIOMS
have, etc. sth in view (formal) to have a particular aim, plan, etc. in your mind:
He wanted to make money and went abroad with this end in view.
in full view (of sb/sth) completely visible, directly in front of sb/sth:
He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
in view of sth considering sth:
In view of the weather, the event will now be held indoors.
on view being shown in a public place so that people can look at it:
The new discoveries will be on view in London in the spring.
with a view to sth / to doing sth (formal) with the intention or hope of doing sth:
He's painting the house with a view to selling it.
moreatBIRD, DIMadj., HEAVEv., LONGadj.
verb [VN]
think about sth
1 ~ sb/sth as sth
