see 的英语意思
seesee1 /siː/ verb (past tense saw /sɔː $ sɒː/, past participle seen /siːn/)
查看全部语言翻译1notice/examine [transitive] to notice or examine someone or something, using your eyes用眼睛注意或观察某人或某物:
The moment we saw the house, we knew we wanted to buy it.我们一看到那栋房子,就知道我们想把它买下来。
He crouched down so he couldn’t be seen.他蹲下身子,这样就不会被人看见了。
Can I see your ticket, please?我可以看一下您的票吗?
I saw the offer advertised in the newspaper.我在报纸上看到了这个广告优惠。can/can’t see
You can see the Houses of Parliament from here.从这里可以看见英国议会大厦。see where/what/who etc
Can you see where the marks are on the wall?你能看到墙上的痕迹在哪里吗?see (that)
He saw that she was crying.他看到她在哭。see somebody/something do something
I saw him leave a few minutes ago.我看见他几分钟前离开了。see somebody/something doing something
The suspect was seen entering the building.有人看见嫌疑人进入了大楼。
As you can see, the house needs some work doing on it.如您所见,这栋房子需要做些修缮工作。
Have you seen Chris (=do you know where he is)?你见过Chris吗(=你知道他在哪里吗)?
The accommodation was so awful it had to be seen to be believed (=you would not believe it if you did not see it yourself).住宿条件糟糕透顶,必须亲眼见到才能相信(=若非亲眼目睹,根本无法相信)。2notice something is true [transitive] to notice that something is happening or that something is true注意到某事正在发生或某事是真实的:
More money must be invested if we are to see an improvement in services.如果我们要看到服务有所改善,就必须投入更多资金。
After a month’s practice, you should see a difference in your playing.练习一个月之后,你应该能看到自己演奏上的进步。
Seeing his distress, Louise put her arm around him.看到他的痛苦,Louise把手臂搂住了他。
I would like to see changes in the way the course is run.我希望看到课程运营方式有所改变。
‘You’re not denying it, I see,’ he said coldly."你没有否认,我明白了,"他冷冷地说。see (that)
I can see you’re not very happy with the situation.我能看出你对这种情况不太满意。3ability to see [intransitive, transitive] to be able to use your eyes to look at things and know what they are能够用眼睛观看事物并辨识它们can/can’t see
From the tower, you can see for miles.从塔上可以看到数英里外的景色。
I can’t see a thing without my glasses.没有眼镜我什么都看不清。not see to do something
His eyes are so bad that he can’t see to read anymore.他的视力太差,再也无法看清书上的字了。4find out information [intransitive, transitive] to find out information or a fact查明信息或事实see what/how/when etc
I’ll call him and see how the job interview went.我会给他打电话,看看求职面试进行得怎么样。
She went outside to see what was happening.她走到外面去看看发生了什么事。see if/whether
I’ve just come to see if you want to go out for a drink.我刚来是想看看你是否想出去喝一杯。
These chocolates are gorgeous. Try some and see for yourself (=find out if it is true).这些巧克力太好吃了。尝几块,自己看看(=亲自验证是否属实)。
By looking at this leaflet, you can see at a glance (=find out very easily) how much a loan will cost.查看这份宣传单,你可以一目了然地(=非常容易地)知道贷款需要花多少钱。it can be seen that/we can see that
From this graph, it can be seen that some people are more susceptible to the disease.从这张图表可以看出,有些人更容易感染这种疾病。
As we have seen in chapter four, women’s pay is generally less than men’s.如我们在第四章所见,女性的薪酬通常低于男性。5in the future [intransitive, transitive] to find out about something in the future了解将来发生的事情see if/whether
It will be interesting to see if he makes it into the team.看他是否能入选球队将会很有趣。see how/what/when etc
I might come – I’ll see how I feel tomorrow.我可能会来——明天再看看自己的状态。
Let’s try it and see what happens.我们来试试,看看会发生什么。
‘Can we go to the zoo, Dad?’ ‘We’ll see’ (=used when you do not want to make a decision immediately)."爸爸,我们能去动物园吗?""再说吧。"(=用于不想立即做决定时)
‘How long can you stay?’ ‘I’ll have to see. It depends (=used when you cannot make a decision immediately).’"你能待多久?""得看情况,要看具体情况而定。"(=用于无法立即做决定时)
We’ll just have to wait and see.我们只能等着瞧了。see how it goes/see how things go (=used when you are going to do something and will deal with problems if they happen)(=用于表示将要做某事,若出现问题再处理)
I don’t know. We’ll just have to see how it goes on Sunday.我不知道。我们只能看看周日情况怎么发展了。
Things will work out, you’ll see (=you will find out that I am right).事情会好起来的,你会看到的(=你会发现我是对的)。6where information is [transitive] especially written尤用于书面语 used to tell you where you can find information用于指示可以在何处查找信息:
See p. 58.见第58页。
See press for details.详见"press"词条。see above/below
The results are shown in Table 7a (see below).结果见表7a(见下文)。GRAMMAR See is always used in the imperative in this meaning.7understand [intransitive, transitive] to understand or realize something理解或意识到某事see why/what/how etc
I can’t see why he’s so upset.我不明白他为什么这么难过。
I see what you mean (=I understand what you are saying).我明白你的意思(=我理解你在说什么)。
‘He lives here but works in London during the week.’ ‘Oh, I see (=I understand).’"他住在这里,但工作日在伦敦上班。""哦,明白了(=我理解了)。"
You see, the thing is, I’m really busy right now (=used when you are explaining something).你知道吗,问题是我现在真的很忙(=用于解释某事时)。
You mix the flour and eggs like this, see (=used to check that someone is listening and understands)?就像这样把面粉和鸡蛋混合,明白吗(=用于确认对方是否在听并理解)?
I can’t see the point of (=I do not understand the reason for) spending so much money on a car.我看不出(=我不明白为何要)在一辆车上花这么多钱。
Do you see the point I’m making (=do you understand what I’m trying to say)?你明白我的意思吗(=你理解我想说的是什么吗)?
The other officers laughed, but Nichols couldn’t see the joke.其他警官都笑了,但Nichols看不出有什么好笑的。see reason/sense (=realize that you are wrong or doing something stupid)(=意识到自己是错的或在做傻事)
I just can’t get her to see reason!我就是没法让她讲道理!► see thesaurus at understand8watch [transitive] to watch a television programme, play, film etc观看电视节目、话剧、电影等:
Did you see that programme on monkeys last night?你昨晚看了那个关于猴子的节目了吗?
We’re going to see ‘Romeo and Juliet’ tonight.今晚我们要去看《罗密欧与朱丽叶》。9consider somebody/something [transitive] to think about or consider someone or something in a particular way, or as having particular qualities以特定方式看待某人或某事,或认为其具有某种特质:
Having a child makes you see things differently.有了孩子会让你对事物有不同的看法。
Violence is seen in different ways by different people.不同的人对暴力有不同的看法。as somebody sees it/the way somebody sees it (=used to give someone’s opinion)(=用于表达某人的观点)
As I see it, you don’t have any choice.依我看,你别无选择。
The way I see it, we have two options.在我看来,我们有两个选择。see somebody/something as something
I see the job as a challenge.我把这份工作看作一种挑战。see yourself as something
He saw himself as a failure.他认为自己是个失败者。be seen as (being) something
The peace talks are seen as a sign of hope.和平谈判被视为希望的象征。
This type of work is often seen as boring.这种工作通常被认为是枯燥乏味的。be seen to be (doing) something
Teachers need to be seen to be in control.教师需要让人看到他们是能够掌控局面的。
The government must be seen to be doing something about the rise in violent crime.政府必须让人们看到它正在采取措施应对暴力犯罪的增加。10see what somebody/something can do spoken口语 a)to find out if someone can deal with a situation or problem了解某人是否能够处理某种情况或问题see about
I’ll call them again and see what they can do about it.我会再给他们打电话,看看他们能做些什么。 b)to find out how good someone or something is at what they are supposed to be able to do了解某人或某物在其应具备的能力方面表现有多好:
Let’s take the Porsche out to the racetrack and see what it can do!我们把保时捷开到赛道上,看看它能跑多快!11I’ll see what I can do spoken口语 used to say that you will try to help someone用于表示你会尽力帮助某人:
Leave the papers with me and I’ll see what I can do.把文件留给我,我来看看能做什么。12see you spoken口语 used to say goodbye when you know you will see someone again用于在知道还会见到对方时说再见see you tomorrow/at three/Sunday etc
See you Friday – your place at 8:30.周五见——你家,八点半。see you later (=see you soon, or later in the same day)(=待会见,或同一天晚些时候见)see you in a bit British English (=see you soon)(=很快见)see you in a while (=see you soon)(=很快见)(I’ll) be seeing you! (=see you soon)(=很快见)13visit [transitive] to visit or meet someone拜访或会见某人:
I’ll be seeing her tomorrow night.我明晚会见到她。
I haven’t seen her since we left school.自从我们离开学校后,我就再没见过她。
She’s too sick to see anyone right now.她现在病得太重,无法见任何人。14meet by chance [transitive] to meet someone by chance偶然遇见某人:
I saw Jane while I was out.我外出时碰见了Jane。15have a meeting [transitive] to have an arranged meeting with someone与某人有预先安排的会面:
Mr Thomas is seeing a client at 2:30.Thomas先生两点半要见一位客户。
She was seen by a doctor but didn’t need hospital treatment.她看了医生,但不需要住院治疗。see somebody about something (=see someone to discuss something)(=会见某人以讨论某事)
I have to see my teacher about my grades.我需要去见老师谈谈我的成绩。16spend time with somebody [transitive] to spend time with someone与某人共度时光:
They’ve been seeing a lot of each other.他们最近常常见面。see more/less of somebody (=see someone more or less often)(=更频繁或较少地与某人见面)
They’ve seen more of each other since Dan moved to London.自从Dan搬到伦敦后,他们见面反而更多了。17be seeing somebody to be having a romantic relationship with someone与某人有恋爱关系:
Is she seeing anyone at the moment?她现在有在交往的人吗?18imagine [transitive] to imagine that something may happen in the future想象某事将来可能发生:
He could see a great future for her in music.他能看出她在音乐方面有着光明的未来。can’t see somebody/something doing something
I can’t see him winning, can you?我无法想象他会赢,你能吗?
She’s got a new book coming out, but I can’t see it doing very well.她有本新书要出版,但我想象不出它会大卖。see somebody as something (=be able to imagine someone being something)(=能够想象某人成为某种角色)
I just can’t see her as a ballet dancer.我根本无法把她想象成一个芭蕾舞者。19seeing as (how) informal非正式 (also seeing that) used before giving a reason for what you are saying用于在陈述理由之前引出所说的话:
‘I might as well do something useful, seeing as I’m back,’ she said."既然我已经回来了,不如做点有用的事,"她说。20see something for what it is (also see somebody for what they are) to realize that someone or something is not as good or nice as they seem意识到某人或某物并非看起来那么好或美好:
They are unimpressed with the scheme and rightly see it for what it is.他们对这个计划印象不佳,并且正确地认清了它的本来面目。21make sure [transitive] to make sure or check that something is done确保或检查某事已完成see (that)
It’s up to you to see that the job’s done properly.确保工作做好是你的责任。
Please see that the lights are switched off before you leave.请在离开前确认灯都已关掉。
Don’t worry – I’ll see to it.别担心——我来处理。
The hotel’s owners see to it that their guests are given every luxury.酒店的业主确保为宾客提供一切奢华享受。22experience something [transitive] to experience something亲历某事:
She was so sick that doctors didn’t think she’d live to see her first birthday.她病得那么重,医生都不认为她能活着过完第一个生日。
I never thought I’d live to see the day when women became priests.我从未想过我会活到看见女性成为牧师的那一天。
She’s seen it all before (=has experienced so much that nothing surprises her) in her long career.在她漫长的职业生涯中,她早就见过这一切了(=经历了太多,什么都不会让她惊讶)。 → been there, seen that, done that at been(3)23time/place [transitive] if a time or place has seen a particular event or situation, it happened or existed in that time or place如果某个时期或地方"见证"了某一事件或状况,意指该事件或状况在那段时期或那个地方发生或存在过:
This year has seen a big increase in road accidents.今年交通事故大幅增加。
The city has seen plenty of violence over the years.这座城市多年来经历了大量暴力事件。24let me see (also let’s see) spoken口语 used when you are trying to remember something用于试图回忆某事时:
Let me see ... where did I put that letter?让我想想……我把那封信放在哪里了?25I don’t see why not spoken口语 used to say ‘yes’ in answer to a request用于对请求作出肯定回答:
‘Can we go to the park?’ ‘I don’t see why not.’"我们能去公园吗?""我看没问题。"26go with somebody [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to go somewhere with someone to make sure they are safe陪同某人前往某处以确保其安全:
My mother used to see me across the road.我妈妈以前常常陪我过马路。
I’ll get Nick to see you home.我让Nick送你回家。
Let me see you to the door (=go with you to the door, to say goodbye).让我送你到门口(=陪你走到门口道别)。27be seeing things to imagine that you see someone or something which is not really there想象自己看到了实际上并不存在的人或物:
There’s no one there – you must be seeing things.那里没有人——你一定是产生幻觉了。28see double if you see double, something is wrong with your eyes, so that you see two things when there is only one如果你看到重影,说明你的眼睛出了问题,使得你把一个东西看成了两个29have seen better days informal非正式 to be in a bad condition处于不良状态:
Her hat had seen better days.她的帽子早已不如从前了。30be glad/pleased etc to see the back of somebody/something British English spoken口语 to be pleased when someone leaves or when you get rid of something, because you do not like them因为不喜欢某人或某物,当他们离开或被摆脱时感到高兴:
I’ll be glad to see the back of him.他离开了,我真高兴。31see the last of somebody/something a)to not see someone or something again, especially someone or something you do not like再也见不到某人或某物,尤其是你不喜欢的人或物:
I thought we’d seen the last of him.我以为我们再也不会见到他了。
It was a relief to see the last of them.终于再也不用见到他们了,真是松了一口气。 b)to not have to deal with something anymore不再需要处理某事:
Police hoped they’d seen the last of the joyriding.警察希望飙车问题就此绝迹。
We may not have seen the last of this controversy.这场争议可能还没有结束。32see the light a)to realize that something is true意识到某事是真实的:
She finally saw the light and ended the relationship.她终于幡然醒悟,结束了这段关系。 b)to have a special experience that makes you believe in a religion有一种特殊的经历,使你开始信仰某种宗教33see the light of day a)if something sees the light of day, it is brought out so that people can see it如果某事物"见到天日",意指它被公之于众,让人们得以看见:
This decision will ensure that the Pentagon Papers never see the light of day.这一决定将确保五角大楼文件永远不会曝光。 b)to start to exist开始存在:
This type of PC first saw the light of day in 1981.这种类型的个人电脑于1981年首次问世。34see red to become very angry变得非常愤怒:
The thought of Pierre with Nicole had made her see red.想到Pierre和Nicole在一起,她就怒火中烧。35not see somebody for dust British English informal非正式 if you do not see someone for dust, they leave a place very quickly in order to avoid something如果你"连某人扬起的尘土都看不见",意指他们为了躲避某事而飞速离开了某地36see eye to eye [usually in negatives] if two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other如果两人"意见一致",意指他们彼此同意对方的看法:
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.我们并不完全意见一致。see with
I don’t always see eye to eye with my father.我并非总是和父亲意见一致。see on/about
We don’t see eye to eye on business issues.我们在商业问题上意见不一致。37seen one ... seen them all informal非正式 used to say that something is boring because it is very similar to other things用于表示某事物因与其他事物大同小异而令人厌倦:
When you’ve seen one of these programmes, you’ve seen them all.看过其中一个这样的节目,你就等于看过所有的了。38see your way (clear) to doing something formal正式 to be able and willing to do something能够并愿意做某事:
Small companies cannot see their way to taking on many trainees.小公司无法找到接受大量实习生的可行之路。39(see and) be seen to look at or be noticed by important or fashionable people观看重要或时髦人物,或被他们注意到:
Royal Ascot is the place to see and be seen.皇家赛马节是见人也被人见到的场所。40not see the wood for the trees (also not see the forest for the trees American English) to be unable to understand what is important in a situation because you are thinking too much about small details rather than the whole situation因过于关注细节而无法看清整体局面,从而忽略了情况中真正重要的事41see something coming to realize that there is going to be a problem before it actually happens在问题实际发生之前就意识到它即将到来:
John’s going to have a lot of trouble with him. You can see it coming.John跟他相处会有很多麻烦。你能预见到的。42see somebody coming (a mile off) British English spoken口语 to recognize that someone will be easy to trick or deceive识别出某人很容易被欺骗或愚弄:
You paid £500 for that! They must have seen you coming!你花了500英镑买那个!他们一定是看出你好骗了!43see somebody right British English spoken口语 to make sure that someone gets what they need or want, especially money确保某人得到他们所需要或想要的东西,尤其是金钱:
Just do this for me and I’ll see you right.只要帮我做这件事,我会好好回报你的。
Tell the landlord I sent you and he’ll see you right.告诉房东是我介绍你去的,他会好好照顾你的。44not see that it matters spoken口语 to think that something is not important认为某事无关紧要:
I can’t see that it matters what I think.我想不出我的看法有什么重要的。45game of cards [transitive] to risk the same amount of money as your opponent in a card game在纸牌游戏中押与对手相同金额的赌注 → it remains to be seen at remain(5), → see fit (to do something) at fit2(3), → wouldn’t be seen dead at dead1(12)GRAMMAR: Using the progressive语法:进行时的用法• In meanings 1, 2, 3, 9, 14, and 18, see is not used in the progressive. You say: · I see Tina over there.· I suddenly saw the difference. ✗Don’t say: I am seeing Tina over there. | I was suddenly seeing the difference.• 在义项1、2、3、9、14和18中,see不用于进行时。应说:· I see Tina over there.· I suddenly saw the difference. ✗不要说:I am seeing Tina over there. | I was suddenly seeing the difference.• See is often used with can: · I can see Tina over there.· I could suddenly see the difference.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• see常与can连用:· I can see Tina over there. · I could suddenly see the difference. 语法指南——动词THESAURUS同义词辨析see to notice something with your eyes, usually without planning to. Also used when saying that you watched a particular programme, film, game etc用眼睛注意到某事物,通常是无意间的。也用于说明观看了某个特定的节目、电影、比赛等: · Have you seen my keys anywhere?· 你有没有在哪里看到我的钥匙?· Did you see the basketball game last night?· 你昨晚看了篮球比赛吗?look at somebody/something to keep your eyes pointed toward someone or something, especially someone or something that is not moving将眼睛持续对准某人或某物,尤其是静止不动的人或物: · I looked at the map.· 我看了地图。· She was looking at him in a strange way.· 她用一种奇怪的方式看着他。notice to see something interesting or unusual看到有趣或不寻常的事物: · I noticed a police car outside their house.· 我注意到他们家门外停了一辆警车。spot to suddenly see something, especially something you are looking for突然看见某物,尤其是正在寻找的东西: · Nick spotted the advertisement in the paper.· Nick在报纸上发现了那则广告。catch sight of/catch a glimpse of (also glimpse formal正式) to suddenly see someone or something for a short time, usually not clearly短暂地突然看见某人或某物,通常看得不清楚: · I caught sight of him in the hotel lobby, and followed him out the door.· 我在酒店大堂瞥见了他,然后跟着他走出了大门。· He glimpsed her face as she went into the courtroom.· 她走进法庭时,他瞥见了她的脸。make out somebody/something to see something, but only with difficulty看见某物,但只能勉强辨认: · Ahead, I could just make out the figure of a woman.· 在前方,我勉强能辨认出一个女人的身形。witness to see something happen, especially a crime or an accident亲眼看见某事发生,尤其是犯罪或事故: · The police are asking anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.· 警方正在呼吁任何目击这次袭击的人挺身而出。observe formal正式 to see and pay attention to something看见并注意某事物: · Officers observed him driving at 100 mph.· 警官观察到他以每小时100英里的速度驾车。sight especially written尤用于书面语 to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time从远处突然看见某物或某人,尤其是在长时间寻找之后: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· 失踪的男孩们被一架救援直升机发现了。· The crew finally sighted land.· 船员们终于看见了陆地。Unable to see无法看见blind unable to see anything无法看见任何东西: · She has been blind from birth.· 她从出生起就是盲人。partially-sighted not able to see things very well, although not completely blind视力不佳,但并非完全失明: · Good lighting can be very important for partially sighted people.· 良好的照明对视力部分受损的人非常重要。visually handicapped/impaired completely blind or not able to see very much – used especially in official reports, forms etc完全失明或视力极度低下——尤其用于官方报告、表格等: · a special school for visually impaired children· 一所专为视力障碍儿童设立的特殊学校see about something phrasal verb1to make arrangements or deal with something安排或处理某事:
I’d better see about dinner.我最好去安排一下晚饭。see about doing something
Claire’s gone to see about getting tickets for the concert.Claire去安排音乐会门票的事了。2we’ll see about that spoken口语 a) (also we’ll have to see about that) used to say that you do not know if something will be possible用于表示不确定某事是否可能实现:
‘I want to go to Joshua’s tonight.’ ‘Well, we’ll have to see about that.’"我今晚想去Joshua家。""嗯,那事儿再说吧。" b) (also we’ll soon see about that) used to say that you intend to stop someone from doing what they were planning to do用于表示你打算阻止某人做他们计划要做的事see something against something phrasal verb to consider something together with something else将某事与其他事物一起加以考虑:
The unemployment data must be seen against the background of world recession.失业数据必须结合世界经济衰退的背景来理解。GRAMMAR See against is usually passive.see around phrasal verb1see somebody around to notice someone regularly in places you go to, but not talk to them在你常去的地方经常看到某人,但不与他们交谈:
I don’t know who he is, but I’ve seen him around.我不知道他是谁,但我以前见过他在附近出没。2see you around spoken口语 used to say goodbye to someone when you have not made a definite arrangement to meet again用于在没有明确约定再次见面时向某人道别3see around/round something British English to visit a place and walk around looking at it参观某个地方并四处走动观看:
Would you like to see round the house?您想参观一下这栋房子吗?see in phrasal verb1not know what somebody sees in somebody (also what does somebody see in somebody?) used to say that you do not know why someone likes someone else用于表示你不明白某人为什么喜欢另一个人:
I don’t know what she sees in him.我不明白她看上他哪一点。2see something in somebody/something to notice a particular quality in someone or something that makes you like them发现某人或某物身上让你喜欢他们的某种特质:
He saw a gentleness in Susan.他发现Susan身上有一种温柔。3see somebody in to go with someone to make sure they arrive at a building or room陪同某人以确保他们到达某栋建筑或房间:
He took her home and, after seeing her in, drove off without a word.他把她送回家,看着她进门后,一言不发地开车离去。4see in the New Year to celebrate the beginning of a new year庆祝新年的到来see somebody/something ↔ off phrasal verb1to defeat someone or stop them from competing against you击败某人或阻止他们与你竞争:
To see off the threat, the company will have to cut its prices still further.为了击退这一威胁,该公司将不得不进一步降价。
The team saw off their old rivals in last night’s championship game.该队在昨晚的锦标赛中击退了他们的老对手。2to go to an airport, train station etc to say goodbye to someone前往机场、火车站等地为某人送行:
They’ve gone to the airport to see their son off.他们去机场送儿子了。3 (also see somebody off something) to force someone to leave a place迫使某人离开某地:
Security guards saw him off the premises.保安把他驱逐出了场所。see somebody/something out phrasal verb1to go to the door with someone to say goodbye to them when they leave陪某人到门口,在其离开时向他们道别:
I’ll see you out.我来送你出去。
Don’t worry, I can see myself out (=leave the building without anyone coming with me).别担心,我自己出去就好(=不需要人陪我离开建筑物)。2see something ↔ out to continue doing something or being somewhere until a particular period of time or an unpleasant event is finished持续做某事或留在某处,直到某个特定时期或令人不愉快的事情结束:
Connolly has promised to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract.Connolly承诺履行合同剩余的18个月。
She saw out her last years at Sudeley Castle.她在苏德利城堡度过了生命中最后几年。see over something phrasal verb British English to look at something large such as a house, especially in order to decide if you want to buy it查看房子等大型物件,尤其是为了决定是否购买see through phrasal verb1see through somebody/something to realize that someone is trying to deceive you意识到某人正在试图欺骗你:
I saw through his excuses.我看穿了他的借口。
I could never lie to her because I know she’d see through me straight away.我永远无法对她撒谎,因为我知道她会立刻看穿我。
I can’t bluff – she’d see right through me.我不会虚张声势——她会一眼看穿我的。2see something through to continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant坚持做某事直到完成,尤其是困难或令人不快的事情:
It’ll take a lot of effort to see the project through.把这个项目做完需要付出很多努力。3see somebody through (something) to give help and support to someone during a difficult time在艰难时期给予某人帮助和支持:
Setting goals should help see you through.设定目标应该有助于帮你渡过难关。
I’ve got enough money to see me through six months of unemployment.我有足够的钱维持六个月的失业生活。4see something through somebody’s eyes to see something or think about it in the way that someone else does以他人的方式看待或思考某事:
The world is very different when seen through the eyes of a child.通过孩子的眼睛来看,这个世界是非常不同的。see to somebody/something phrasal verb to deal with something or do something for someone处理某事或为某人做某事:
Go on, you go out. I’ll see to the washing-up.去吧,你出去。洗碗的事我来负责。have/get something seen to
You should get that tooth seen to by a dentist.你应该去找牙医处理那颗牙。
查看全部语言翻译1notice/examine [transitive] to notice or examine someone or something, using your eyes用眼睛注意或观察某人或某物:
The moment we saw the house, we knew we wanted to buy it.我们一看到那栋房子,就知道我们想把它买下来。
He crouched down so he couldn’t be seen.他蹲下身子,这样就不会被人看见了。
Can I see your ticket, please?我可以看一下您的票吗?
I saw the offer advertised in the newspaper.我在报纸上看到了这个广告优惠。can/can’t see
You can see the Houses of Parliament from here.从这里可以看见英国议会大厦。see where/what/who etc
Can you see where the marks are on the wall?你能看到墙上的痕迹在哪里吗?see (that)
He saw that she was crying.他看到她在哭。see somebody/something do something
I saw him leave a few minutes ago.我看见他几分钟前离开了。see somebody/something doing something
The suspect was seen entering the building.有人看见嫌疑人进入了大楼。
As you can see, the house needs some work doing on it.如您所见,这栋房子需要做些修缮工作。
Have you seen Chris (=do you know where he is)?你见过Chris吗(=你知道他在哪里吗)?
The accommodation was so awful it had to be seen to be believed (=you would not believe it if you did not see it yourself).住宿条件糟糕透顶,必须亲眼见到才能相信(=若非亲眼目睹,根本无法相信)。2notice something is true [transitive] to notice that something is happening or that something is true注意到某事正在发生或某事是真实的:
More money must be invested if we are to see an improvement in services.如果我们要看到服务有所改善,就必须投入更多资金。
After a month’s practice, you should see a difference in your playing.练习一个月之后,你应该能看到自己演奏上的进步。
Seeing his distress, Louise put her arm around him.看到他的痛苦,Louise把手臂搂住了他。
I would like to see changes in the way the course is run.我希望看到课程运营方式有所改变。
‘You’re not denying it, I see,’ he said coldly."你没有否认,我明白了,"他冷冷地说。see (that)
I can see you’re not very happy with the situation.我能看出你对这种情况不太满意。3ability to see [intransitive, transitive] to be able to use your eyes to look at things and know what they are能够用眼睛观看事物并辨识它们can/can’t see
From the tower, you can see for miles.从塔上可以看到数英里外的景色。
I can’t see a thing without my glasses.没有眼镜我什么都看不清。not see to do something
His eyes are so bad that he can’t see to read anymore.他的视力太差,再也无法看清书上的字了。4find out information [intransitive, transitive] to find out information or a fact查明信息或事实see what/how/when etc
I’ll call him and see how the job interview went.我会给他打电话,看看求职面试进行得怎么样。
She went outside to see what was happening.她走到外面去看看发生了什么事。see if/whether
I’ve just come to see if you want to go out for a drink.我刚来是想看看你是否想出去喝一杯。
These chocolates are gorgeous. Try some and see for yourself (=find out if it is true).这些巧克力太好吃了。尝几块,自己看看(=亲自验证是否属实)。
By looking at this leaflet, you can see at a glance (=find out very easily) how much a loan will cost.查看这份宣传单,你可以一目了然地(=非常容易地)知道贷款需要花多少钱。it can be seen that/we can see that
From this graph, it can be seen that some people are more susceptible to the disease.从这张图表可以看出,有些人更容易感染这种疾病。
As we have seen in chapter four, women’s pay is generally less than men’s.如我们在第四章所见,女性的薪酬通常低于男性。5in the future [intransitive, transitive] to find out about something in the future了解将来发生的事情see if/whether
It will be interesting to see if he makes it into the team.看他是否能入选球队将会很有趣。see how/what/when etc
I might come – I’ll see how I feel tomorrow.我可能会来——明天再看看自己的状态。
Let’s try it and see what happens.我们来试试,看看会发生什么。
‘Can we go to the zoo, Dad?’ ‘We’ll see’ (=used when you do not want to make a decision immediately)."爸爸,我们能去动物园吗?""再说吧。"(=用于不想立即做决定时)
‘How long can you stay?’ ‘I’ll have to see. It depends (=used when you cannot make a decision immediately).’"你能待多久?""得看情况,要看具体情况而定。"(=用于无法立即做决定时)
We’ll just have to wait and see.我们只能等着瞧了。see how it goes/see how things go (=used when you are going to do something and will deal with problems if they happen)(=用于表示将要做某事,若出现问题再处理)
I don’t know. We’ll just have to see how it goes on Sunday.我不知道。我们只能看看周日情况怎么发展了。
Things will work out, you’ll see (=you will find out that I am right).事情会好起来的,你会看到的(=你会发现我是对的)。6where information is [transitive] especially written尤用于书面语 used to tell you where you can find information用于指示可以在何处查找信息:
See p. 58.见第58页。
See press for details.详见"press"词条。see above/below
The results are shown in Table 7a (see below).结果见表7a(见下文)。GRAMMAR See is always used in the imperative in this meaning.7understand [intransitive, transitive] to understand or realize something理解或意识到某事see why/what/how etc
I can’t see why he’s so upset.我不明白他为什么这么难过。
I see what you mean (=I understand what you are saying).我明白你的意思(=我理解你在说什么)。
‘He lives here but works in London during the week.’ ‘Oh, I see (=I understand).’"他住在这里,但工作日在伦敦上班。""哦,明白了(=我理解了)。"
You see, the thing is, I’m really busy right now (=used when you are explaining something).你知道吗,问题是我现在真的很忙(=用于解释某事时)。
You mix the flour and eggs like this, see (=used to check that someone is listening and understands)?就像这样把面粉和鸡蛋混合,明白吗(=用于确认对方是否在听并理解)?
I can’t see the point of (=I do not understand the reason for) spending so much money on a car.我看不出(=我不明白为何要)在一辆车上花这么多钱。
Do you see the point I’m making (=do you understand what I’m trying to say)?你明白我的意思吗(=你理解我想说的是什么吗)?
The other officers laughed, but Nichols couldn’t see the joke.其他警官都笑了,但Nichols看不出有什么好笑的。see reason/sense (=realize that you are wrong or doing something stupid)(=意识到自己是错的或在做傻事)
I just can’t get her to see reason!我就是没法让她讲道理!► see thesaurus at understand8watch [transitive] to watch a television programme, play, film etc观看电视节目、话剧、电影等:
Did you see that programme on monkeys last night?你昨晚看了那个关于猴子的节目了吗?
We’re going to see ‘Romeo and Juliet’ tonight.今晚我们要去看《罗密欧与朱丽叶》。9consider somebody/something [transitive] to think about or consider someone or something in a particular way, or as having particular qualities以特定方式看待某人或某事,或认为其具有某种特质:
Having a child makes you see things differently.有了孩子会让你对事物有不同的看法。
Violence is seen in different ways by different people.不同的人对暴力有不同的看法。as somebody sees it/the way somebody sees it (=used to give someone’s opinion)(=用于表达某人的观点)
As I see it, you don’t have any choice.依我看,你别无选择。
The way I see it, we have two options.在我看来,我们有两个选择。see somebody/something as something
I see the job as a challenge.我把这份工作看作一种挑战。see yourself as something
He saw himself as a failure.他认为自己是个失败者。be seen as (being) something
The peace talks are seen as a sign of hope.和平谈判被视为希望的象征。
This type of work is often seen as boring.这种工作通常被认为是枯燥乏味的。be seen to be (doing) something
Teachers need to be seen to be in control.教师需要让人看到他们是能够掌控局面的。
The government must be seen to be doing something about the rise in violent crime.政府必须让人们看到它正在采取措施应对暴力犯罪的增加。10see what somebody/something can do spoken口语 a)to find out if someone can deal with a situation or problem了解某人是否能够处理某种情况或问题see about
I’ll call them again and see what they can do about it.我会再给他们打电话,看看他们能做些什么。 b)to find out how good someone or something is at what they are supposed to be able to do了解某人或某物在其应具备的能力方面表现有多好:
Let’s take the Porsche out to the racetrack and see what it can do!我们把保时捷开到赛道上,看看它能跑多快!11I’ll see what I can do spoken口语 used to say that you will try to help someone用于表示你会尽力帮助某人:
Leave the papers with me and I’ll see what I can do.把文件留给我,我来看看能做什么。12see you spoken口语 used to say goodbye when you know you will see someone again用于在知道还会见到对方时说再见see you tomorrow/at three/Sunday etc
See you Friday – your place at 8:30.周五见——你家,八点半。see you later (=see you soon, or later in the same day)(=待会见,或同一天晚些时候见)see you in a bit British English (=see you soon)(=很快见)see you in a while (=see you soon)(=很快见)(I’ll) be seeing you! (=see you soon)(=很快见)13visit [transitive] to visit or meet someone拜访或会见某人:
I’ll be seeing her tomorrow night.我明晚会见到她。
I haven’t seen her since we left school.自从我们离开学校后,我就再没见过她。
She’s too sick to see anyone right now.她现在病得太重,无法见任何人。14meet by chance [transitive] to meet someone by chance偶然遇见某人:
I saw Jane while I was out.我外出时碰见了Jane。15have a meeting [transitive] to have an arranged meeting with someone与某人有预先安排的会面:
Mr Thomas is seeing a client at 2:30.Thomas先生两点半要见一位客户。
She was seen by a doctor but didn’t need hospital treatment.她看了医生,但不需要住院治疗。see somebody about something (=see someone to discuss something)(=会见某人以讨论某事)
I have to see my teacher about my grades.我需要去见老师谈谈我的成绩。16spend time with somebody [transitive] to spend time with someone与某人共度时光:
They’ve been seeing a lot of each other.他们最近常常见面。see more/less of somebody (=see someone more or less often)(=更频繁或较少地与某人见面)
They’ve seen more of each other since Dan moved to London.自从Dan搬到伦敦后,他们见面反而更多了。17be seeing somebody to be having a romantic relationship with someone与某人有恋爱关系:
Is she seeing anyone at the moment?她现在有在交往的人吗?18imagine [transitive] to imagine that something may happen in the future想象某事将来可能发生:
He could see a great future for her in music.他能看出她在音乐方面有着光明的未来。can’t see somebody/something doing something
I can’t see him winning, can you?我无法想象他会赢,你能吗?
She’s got a new book coming out, but I can’t see it doing very well.她有本新书要出版,但我想象不出它会大卖。see somebody as something (=be able to imagine someone being something)(=能够想象某人成为某种角色)
I just can’t see her as a ballet dancer.我根本无法把她想象成一个芭蕾舞者。19seeing as (how) informal非正式 (also seeing that) used before giving a reason for what you are saying用于在陈述理由之前引出所说的话:
‘I might as well do something useful, seeing as I’m back,’ she said."既然我已经回来了,不如做点有用的事,"她说。20see something for what it is (also see somebody for what they are) to realize that someone or something is not as good or nice as they seem意识到某人或某物并非看起来那么好或美好:
They are unimpressed with the scheme and rightly see it for what it is.他们对这个计划印象不佳,并且正确地认清了它的本来面目。21make sure [transitive] to make sure or check that something is done确保或检查某事已完成see (that)
It’s up to you to see that the job’s done properly.确保工作做好是你的责任。
Please see that the lights are switched off before you leave.请在离开前确认灯都已关掉。
Don’t worry – I’ll see to it.别担心——我来处理。
The hotel’s owners see to it that their guests are given every luxury.酒店的业主确保为宾客提供一切奢华享受。22experience something [transitive] to experience something亲历某事:
She was so sick that doctors didn’t think she’d live to see her first birthday.她病得那么重,医生都不认为她能活着过完第一个生日。
I never thought I’d live to see the day when women became priests.我从未想过我会活到看见女性成为牧师的那一天。
She’s seen it all before (=has experienced so much that nothing surprises her) in her long career.在她漫长的职业生涯中,她早就见过这一切了(=经历了太多,什么都不会让她惊讶)。 → been there, seen that, done that at been(3)23time/place [transitive] if a time or place has seen a particular event or situation, it happened or existed in that time or place如果某个时期或地方"见证"了某一事件或状况,意指该事件或状况在那段时期或那个地方发生或存在过:
This year has seen a big increase in road accidents.今年交通事故大幅增加。
The city has seen plenty of violence over the years.这座城市多年来经历了大量暴力事件。24let me see (also let’s see) spoken口语 used when you are trying to remember something用于试图回忆某事时:
Let me see ... where did I put that letter?让我想想……我把那封信放在哪里了?25I don’t see why not spoken口语 used to say ‘yes’ in answer to a request用于对请求作出肯定回答:
‘Can we go to the park?’ ‘I don’t see why not.’"我们能去公园吗?""我看没问题。"26go with somebody [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to go somewhere with someone to make sure they are safe陪同某人前往某处以确保其安全:
My mother used to see me across the road.我妈妈以前常常陪我过马路。
I’ll get Nick to see you home.我让Nick送你回家。
Let me see you to the door (=go with you to the door, to say goodbye).让我送你到门口(=陪你走到门口道别)。27be seeing things to imagine that you see someone or something which is not really there想象自己看到了实际上并不存在的人或物:
There’s no one there – you must be seeing things.那里没有人——你一定是产生幻觉了。28see double if you see double, something is wrong with your eyes, so that you see two things when there is only one如果你看到重影,说明你的眼睛出了问题,使得你把一个东西看成了两个29have seen better days informal非正式 to be in a bad condition处于不良状态:
Her hat had seen better days.她的帽子早已不如从前了。30be glad/pleased etc to see the back of somebody/something British English spoken口语 to be pleased when someone leaves or when you get rid of something, because you do not like them因为不喜欢某人或某物,当他们离开或被摆脱时感到高兴:
I’ll be glad to see the back of him.他离开了,我真高兴。31see the last of somebody/something a)to not see someone or something again, especially someone or something you do not like再也见不到某人或某物,尤其是你不喜欢的人或物:
I thought we’d seen the last of him.我以为我们再也不会见到他了。
It was a relief to see the last of them.终于再也不用见到他们了,真是松了一口气。 b)to not have to deal with something anymore不再需要处理某事:
Police hoped they’d seen the last of the joyriding.警察希望飙车问题就此绝迹。
We may not have seen the last of this controversy.这场争议可能还没有结束。32see the light a)to realize that something is true意识到某事是真实的:
She finally saw the light and ended the relationship.她终于幡然醒悟,结束了这段关系。 b)to have a special experience that makes you believe in a religion有一种特殊的经历,使你开始信仰某种宗教33see the light of day a)if something sees the light of day, it is brought out so that people can see it如果某事物"见到天日",意指它被公之于众,让人们得以看见:
This decision will ensure that the Pentagon Papers never see the light of day.这一决定将确保五角大楼文件永远不会曝光。 b)to start to exist开始存在:
This type of PC first saw the light of day in 1981.这种类型的个人电脑于1981年首次问世。34see red to become very angry变得非常愤怒:
The thought of Pierre with Nicole had made her see red.想到Pierre和Nicole在一起,她就怒火中烧。35not see somebody for dust British English informal非正式 if you do not see someone for dust, they leave a place very quickly in order to avoid something如果你"连某人扬起的尘土都看不见",意指他们为了躲避某事而飞速离开了某地36see eye to eye [usually in negatives] if two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other如果两人"意见一致",意指他们彼此同意对方的看法:
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.我们并不完全意见一致。see with
I don’t always see eye to eye with my father.我并非总是和父亲意见一致。see on/about
We don’t see eye to eye on business issues.我们在商业问题上意见不一致。37seen one ... seen them all informal非正式 used to say that something is boring because it is very similar to other things用于表示某事物因与其他事物大同小异而令人厌倦:
When you’ve seen one of these programmes, you’ve seen them all.看过其中一个这样的节目,你就等于看过所有的了。38see your way (clear) to doing something formal正式 to be able and willing to do something能够并愿意做某事:
Small companies cannot see their way to taking on many trainees.小公司无法找到接受大量实习生的可行之路。39(see and) be seen to look at or be noticed by important or fashionable people观看重要或时髦人物,或被他们注意到:
Royal Ascot is the place to see and be seen.皇家赛马节是见人也被人见到的场所。40not see the wood for the trees (also not see the forest for the trees American English) to be unable to understand what is important in a situation because you are thinking too much about small details rather than the whole situation因过于关注细节而无法看清整体局面,从而忽略了情况中真正重要的事41see something coming to realize that there is going to be a problem before it actually happens在问题实际发生之前就意识到它即将到来:
John’s going to have a lot of trouble with him. You can see it coming.John跟他相处会有很多麻烦。你能预见到的。42see somebody coming (a mile off) British English spoken口语 to recognize that someone will be easy to trick or deceive识别出某人很容易被欺骗或愚弄:
You paid £500 for that! They must have seen you coming!你花了500英镑买那个!他们一定是看出你好骗了!43see somebody right British English spoken口语 to make sure that someone gets what they need or want, especially money确保某人得到他们所需要或想要的东西,尤其是金钱:
Just do this for me and I’ll see you right.只要帮我做这件事,我会好好回报你的。
Tell the landlord I sent you and he’ll see you right.告诉房东是我介绍你去的,他会好好照顾你的。44not see that it matters spoken口语 to think that something is not important认为某事无关紧要:
I can’t see that it matters what I think.我想不出我的看法有什么重要的。45game of cards [transitive] to risk the same amount of money as your opponent in a card game在纸牌游戏中押与对手相同金额的赌注 → it remains to be seen at remain(5), → see fit (to do something) at fit2(3), → wouldn’t be seen dead at dead1(12)GRAMMAR: Using the progressive语法:进行时的用法• In meanings 1, 2, 3, 9, 14, and 18, see is not used in the progressive. You say: · I see Tina over there.· I suddenly saw the difference. ✗Don’t say: I am seeing Tina over there. | I was suddenly seeing the difference.• 在义项1、2、3、9、14和18中,see不用于进行时。应说:· I see Tina over there.· I suddenly saw the difference. ✗不要说:I am seeing Tina over there. | I was suddenly seeing the difference.• See is often used with can: · I can see Tina over there.· I could suddenly see the difference.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• see常与can连用:· I can see Tina over there. · I could suddenly see the difference. 语法指南——动词THESAURUS同义词辨析see to notice something with your eyes, usually without planning to. Also used when saying that you watched a particular programme, film, game etc用眼睛注意到某事物,通常是无意间的。也用于说明观看了某个特定的节目、电影、比赛等: · Have you seen my keys anywhere?· 你有没有在哪里看到我的钥匙?· Did you see the basketball game last night?· 你昨晚看了篮球比赛吗?look at somebody/something to keep your eyes pointed toward someone or something, especially someone or something that is not moving将眼睛持续对准某人或某物,尤其是静止不动的人或物: · I looked at the map.· 我看了地图。· She was looking at him in a strange way.· 她用一种奇怪的方式看着他。notice to see something interesting or unusual看到有趣或不寻常的事物: · I noticed a police car outside their house.· 我注意到他们家门外停了一辆警车。spot to suddenly see something, especially something you are looking for突然看见某物,尤其是正在寻找的东西: · Nick spotted the advertisement in the paper.· Nick在报纸上发现了那则广告。catch sight of/catch a glimpse of (also glimpse formal正式) to suddenly see someone or something for a short time, usually not clearly短暂地突然看见某人或某物,通常看得不清楚: · I caught sight of him in the hotel lobby, and followed him out the door.· 我在酒店大堂瞥见了他,然后跟着他走出了大门。· He glimpsed her face as she went into the courtroom.· 她走进法庭时,他瞥见了她的脸。make out somebody/something to see something, but only with difficulty看见某物,但只能勉强辨认: · Ahead, I could just make out the figure of a woman.· 在前方,我勉强能辨认出一个女人的身形。witness to see something happen, especially a crime or an accident亲眼看见某事发生,尤其是犯罪或事故: · The police are asking anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.· 警方正在呼吁任何目击这次袭击的人挺身而出。observe formal正式 to see and pay attention to something看见并注意某事物: · Officers observed him driving at 100 mph.· 警官观察到他以每小时100英里的速度驾车。sight especially written尤用于书面语 to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time从远处突然看见某物或某人,尤其是在长时间寻找之后: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· 失踪的男孩们被一架救援直升机发现了。· The crew finally sighted land.· 船员们终于看见了陆地。Unable to see无法看见blind unable to see anything无法看见任何东西: · She has been blind from birth.· 她从出生起就是盲人。partially-sighted not able to see things very well, although not completely blind视力不佳,但并非完全失明: · Good lighting can be very important for partially sighted people.· 良好的照明对视力部分受损的人非常重要。visually handicapped/impaired completely blind or not able to see very much – used especially in official reports, forms etc完全失明或视力极度低下——尤其用于官方报告、表格等: · a special school for visually impaired children· 一所专为视力障碍儿童设立的特殊学校see about something phrasal verb1to make arrangements or deal with something安排或处理某事:
I’d better see about dinner.我最好去安排一下晚饭。see about doing something
Claire’s gone to see about getting tickets for the concert.Claire去安排音乐会门票的事了。2we’ll see about that spoken口语 a) (also we’ll have to see about that) used to say that you do not know if something will be possible用于表示不确定某事是否可能实现:
‘I want to go to Joshua’s tonight.’ ‘Well, we’ll have to see about that.’"我今晚想去Joshua家。""嗯,那事儿再说吧。" b) (also we’ll soon see about that) used to say that you intend to stop someone from doing what they were planning to do用于表示你打算阻止某人做他们计划要做的事see something against something phrasal verb to consider something together with something else将某事与其他事物一起加以考虑:
The unemployment data must be seen against the background of world recession.失业数据必须结合世界经济衰退的背景来理解。GRAMMAR See against is usually passive.see around phrasal verb1see somebody around to notice someone regularly in places you go to, but not talk to them在你常去的地方经常看到某人,但不与他们交谈:
I don’t know who he is, but I’ve seen him around.我不知道他是谁,但我以前见过他在附近出没。2see you around spoken口语 used to say goodbye to someone when you have not made a definite arrangement to meet again用于在没有明确约定再次见面时向某人道别3see around/round something British English to visit a place and walk around looking at it参观某个地方并四处走动观看:
Would you like to see round the house?您想参观一下这栋房子吗?see in phrasal verb1not know what somebody sees in somebody (also what does somebody see in somebody?) used to say that you do not know why someone likes someone else用于表示你不明白某人为什么喜欢另一个人:
I don’t know what she sees in him.我不明白她看上他哪一点。2see something in somebody/something to notice a particular quality in someone or something that makes you like them发现某人或某物身上让你喜欢他们的某种特质:
He saw a gentleness in Susan.他发现Susan身上有一种温柔。3see somebody in to go with someone to make sure they arrive at a building or room陪同某人以确保他们到达某栋建筑或房间:
He took her home and, after seeing her in, drove off without a word.他把她送回家,看着她进门后,一言不发地开车离去。4see in the New Year to celebrate the beginning of a new year庆祝新年的到来see somebody/something ↔ off phrasal verb1to defeat someone or stop them from competing against you击败某人或阻止他们与你竞争:
To see off the threat, the company will have to cut its prices still further.为了击退这一威胁,该公司将不得不进一步降价。
The team saw off their old rivals in last night’s championship game.该队在昨晚的锦标赛中击退了他们的老对手。2to go to an airport, train station etc to say goodbye to someone前往机场、火车站等地为某人送行:
They’ve gone to the airport to see their son off.他们去机场送儿子了。3 (also see somebody off something) to force someone to leave a place迫使某人离开某地:
Security guards saw him off the premises.保安把他驱逐出了场所。see somebody/something out phrasal verb1to go to the door with someone to say goodbye to them when they leave陪某人到门口,在其离开时向他们道别:
I’ll see you out.我来送你出去。
Don’t worry, I can see myself out (=leave the building without anyone coming with me).别担心,我自己出去就好(=不需要人陪我离开建筑物)。2see something ↔ out to continue doing something or being somewhere until a particular period of time or an unpleasant event is finished持续做某事或留在某处,直到某个特定时期或令人不愉快的事情结束:
Connolly has promised to see out the remaining 18 months of his contract.Connolly承诺履行合同剩余的18个月。
She saw out her last years at Sudeley Castle.她在苏德利城堡度过了生命中最后几年。see over something phrasal verb British English to look at something large such as a house, especially in order to decide if you want to buy it查看房子等大型物件,尤其是为了决定是否购买see through phrasal verb1see through somebody/something to realize that someone is trying to deceive you意识到某人正在试图欺骗你:
I saw through his excuses.我看穿了他的借口。
I could never lie to her because I know she’d see through me straight away.我永远无法对她撒谎,因为我知道她会立刻看穿我。
I can’t bluff – she’d see right through me.我不会虚张声势——她会一眼看穿我的。2see something through to continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant坚持做某事直到完成,尤其是困难或令人不快的事情:
It’ll take a lot of effort to see the project through.把这个项目做完需要付出很多努力。3see somebody through (something) to give help and support to someone during a difficult time在艰难时期给予某人帮助和支持:
Setting goals should help see you through.设定目标应该有助于帮你渡过难关。
I’ve got enough money to see me through six months of unemployment.我有足够的钱维持六个月的失业生活。4see something through somebody’s eyes to see something or think about it in the way that someone else does以他人的方式看待或思考某事:
The world is very different when seen through the eyes of a child.通过孩子的眼睛来看,这个世界是非常不同的。see to somebody/something phrasal verb to deal with something or do something for someone处理某事或为某人做某事:
Go on, you go out. I’ll see to the washing-up.去吧,你出去。洗碗的事我来负责。have/get something seen to
You should get that tooth seen to by a dentist.你应该去找牙医处理那颗牙。