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sight

/ˈsaɪt/

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noun

plural sights

[noncount] :the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes :the ability to see

Your sight [=vision, eyesight] weakens as you get older.

She regained sight in her left eye.

He lost his sight [=he became blind] at a young age.

[noncount] :the act of seeing someone or something

I know him by sight [=I have seen him], but I don't know his name.

She hated him on sight. [=she hated him the first time she saw him]

The officers were ordered to shoot on sight. - often + of

The (mere) sight of her ex-boyfriend filled her with rage.

We lost sight of the plane. [=we could no longer see the plane]

He faints at the sight of [=when he sees] blood.

He can't stand/bear the sight of blood.

She caught sight of an eagle gliding through the air. - often used figuratively

We must not lose sight of our goal. [=we must keep thinking about our goal]

[noncount] :a position in which someone or something can be seen

The ship came into sight. [=into view]

When I looked out the door, there was no one in sight. [=no one could be seen]

Keep out of sight until I tell you it's OK to come out.

The child wandered out of sight.

Get out of my sight! [=go away from me; I don't want to see you]

Don't let the puppy out of your sight.

The rabbit disappeared from sight into the tall grass.

The controls are hidden from sight behind a panel.

She left her purse out in plain sight. = Her purse was in plain sight of anyone passing by.

We finally came in/within sight of the mountains. [=we finally came to a place where we could see the mountains]

A large pole was directly in my line of sight. [=a large pole was blocking my view] - sometimes used figuratively

The end of the project is finally in/within sight. [=the end of the project is finally near]

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.

[count] someone or something that is seen

The old dog was a pathetic/sorry sight.

Deer are a common/familiar sight in this area.

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.

The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold. [=was an amazing or wonderful thing to see]

We enjoyed the sights and sounds of the casino.

a famous or interesting place in an area - usually plural

Our tour guide showed us the sights.

We saw all the sights of/in the city.

[singular] informal :someone or something that is strange, funny, messy, etc.

I'd invite you in, but the living room is a sight.

He was all dressed up as a pirate. It was quite a sight (to see)!

(chiefly Brit) You should get some sleep. You look a sight.

sights [plural] :a goal or expectation

The company has raised/lowered its sights for annual sales by five percent.

She has set her sights on becoming a doctor. [=she wants to become a doctor]

[count] :a device that is used to aim a gun

He adjusted the sight of the rifle.

usually plural

The deer was in her sights. = She could see the deer in her sights. - sometimes used figuratively

He always had a law career in his sights. [=his goal was always to have a law career]

[singular] informal :a large amount or extent :a lot

The car is a sight less expensive and has better gas mileage.

The book is a far sight [=a great deal] better than the movie.

You'll have to work a damn/darn sight quicker than that if you want to get done on time.

a sight for sore eyes

a person or thing that you are very glad to see

After being away from home for so long, my friends and family were a sight for sore eyes.

at first sight

xem first

drop out of sight

xem drop

heave in/into sight

xem heave

no end in sight

xem end

out of sight

US informal + old-fashioned :very good

The show was really out of sight.

sight gag

xem gag

sight unseen

without seeing or examining something

They bought the house sight unseen. [=they bought the house without first looking at it]

verb

sights; sighted; sighting

[+ obj] :to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)

They sighted a ship in the distance.

Several bears have been sighted in the area.

* Các từ tương tự:
sighted, sighting, sightless, sight-read, sightseeing