plural sights
plural sights
Learner's definition of SIGHT
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[noncount] : the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes : the ability to see视力 -
Your sight [=vision, eyesight] weakens as you get older.年纪大了，视力就会下降。
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She regained sight in her left eye.她的左眼视力恢复了。
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He lost his sight [=he became blind] at a young age.他年轻时就失明了。
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[noncount] : the act of seeing someone or something看见；见到 -
I know him by sight [=I have seen him], but I don't know his name.我见过他，但不知道他的名字。
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She hated him on sight. [=she hated him the first time she saw him]她见他第一眼就讨厌他。
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The officers were ordered to shoot on sight.警察接到命令一看到目标就开枪。
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The (mere) sight of her ex-boyfriend filled her with rage.她（只要）一看到前男友就怒火中烧。
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We lost sight of the plane. [=we could no longer see the plane]我们看不到那架飞机了。
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He faints at the sight of [=when he sees] blood.他见到血就晕。
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He can't stand/bear the sight of blood.他见到血就受不了。
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She caught sight of an eagle gliding through the air.她看到一只鹰在空中翱翔。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 3
[noncount] : a position in which someone or something can be seen视线；视野；可见的范围 -
The ship came into sight. [=into view]那只船进入了视线。
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When I looked out the door, there was no one in sight. [=no one could be seen]我朝门外看，没有看见任何人。
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Keep out of sight until I tell you it's OK to come out.别让人看见你，等我告诉你可以时再出来。
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The child wandered out of sight.那孩子走远了。
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Get out of my sight! [=go away from me; I don't want to see you]滚开！
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Don't let the puppy out of your sight.别让小狗离开你的视线。
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The rabbit disappeared from sight into the tall grass.兔子消失在高高的草丛中。
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The controls are hidden from sight behind a panel.控制装置隐藏在控制面板后面。
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She left her purse out in plain sight. = Her purse was in plain sight of anyone passing by.她把手提包落在了一个人人都能看见的地方。
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We finally came in/within sight of the mountains. [=we finally came to a place where we could see the mountains]我们终于到了能看到那山脉的地方。
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A large pole was directly in my line of sight. [=a large pole was blocking my view]一根大柱子直接挡住了我的视线。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 ◊ The phrase out of sight, out of mind means that you stop thinking about something or someone if you do not see that thing or person for a period of time.眼不见，心不想
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a : someone or something that is seen景物；情景；看到的人（或事物） -
The old dog was a pathetic/sorry sight.那条老狗看上去挺可怜。
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Deer are a common/familiar sight in this area.在这一带，鹿很常见。
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I've seen what he looks like when he gets out of bed in the morning, and believe me, it's not a pretty sight.我见过他早上起床的样子，相信我，那可不怎么好看。
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The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold. [=was an amazing or wonderful thing to see]牛犊出生真是叫人惊叹的一幕。
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We enjoyed the sights and sounds of the casino.赌场的所见所闻让我们为之陶醉。
b : a famous or interesting place in an area景点；名胜 —
usually plural通常用复数 5
[singular] informal : someone or something that is strange, funny, messy, etc.奇怪的人，邋遢的人，滑稽的人（或事物） -
I'd invite you in, but the living room is a sight.我本想请你进去，但是客厅太乱了。
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He was all dressed up as a pirate. It was quite a sight (to see)!他装扮得像个海盗。看上去很滑稽！
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(chiefly Brit) You should get some sleep. You look a sight.你应该睡一会儿。你看上去怪怪的。
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sights [plural] : a goal or expectation目标；期望 7
[count] : a device that is used to aim a gun瞄准器 —
usually plural通常用复数 —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 8
[singular] informal : a large amount or extent : a lot许多；大量 -
The car is a sight less expensive and has better gas mileage.这辆车便宜得多，并且更省油。
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The book is a far sight [=a great deal] better than the movie.这书比电影好看得多。
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You'll have to work a damn/darn sight quicker than that if you want to get done on time.要是你想按时完成，你就必须大大加快进度。
a sight for sore eyes
: a person or thing that you are very glad to see很高兴见到的人（或事物）
drop out of sight
— see 2drop
heave in/into sight
— see 1heave
no end in sight
— see 1end
out of sight
US, informal + old-fashioned
sight unseen
: without seeing or examining something事先没检查；看也没看 2 sight /ˈsaɪt/ verb
sights; sighted; sighting
sights; sighted; sighting
Learner's definition of SIGHT
[+ object]
: to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)看到；发现