sight

• Существительное, обозначающее способность видеть, акт видения или то, что увидено или достойно просмотра.

A noun referring to the ability to see, the act of seeing, or something that is seen or worth seeing.

1. Ability to seeA2formal

   The faculty or power of seeing; vision.

   Зрение

   • She lost her sight in an accident.
   • Eagles have excellent sight.
   • His sight began to fail as he grew older.

   Synonymseyesightseeingsightednessvision

2. Something seenA2formal

   A thing that is seen, especially something remarkable or noteworthy.

   Зрелище

   • The sunset was a beautiful sight.
   • The Grand Canyon is an amazing sight.
   • The old castle was a magnificent sight.

   Synonymsapparitiondisplaymarvelsceneshowspectacleviewvisionwonder

3. B1formal

   A view or scene, especially one that is picturesque or impressive.

   Вид

   • The sight of the mountains took my breath away.
   • From the top of the hill, you get a wonderful sight of the valley.
   • The city skyline is a familiar sight to many.

   Synonymsoutlookpanoramaprospectsceneshowspectacleviewvista

4. Range of visionB1formal

   The range or distance within which something can be seen.

   Поле зрения

   • The ship disappeared from sight.
   • Keep the children in sight at all times.
   • The plane flew out of sight.

   Synonymseyeshotfield of viewfield of visionkenview

5. Something unpleasant or ridiculousB2informal

   A person or thing that looks untidy, ridiculous, or unpleasant.

   Нечто неприглядное или нелепое

   • You look a sight after that mud fight!
   • The room was a complete sight after the party.
   • He was a sorry sight in his torn clothes.

   Synonymseyesorefrighthorrormessmonstrosity

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения акта видения или наблюдения за чем-либо, особенно после поиска или с расстояния.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing or observing something, especially after searching or from a distance.

1. To see or observeB2formal

   To see something, especially after looking for it or from a distance.

   Заметить

   • The sailors sighted land after weeks at sea.
   • The lookout sighted a ship on the horizon.
   • We sighted a rare bird during our hike.

   Synonymsdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveperceivespotspy

   Antonymsignoremissoverlook

2. B2formal

   To look at something through a sight (e.g., on a gun or telescope) to aim or align.

   Прицелиться

   • He sighted the target through the rifle scope.
   • The surveyor sighted the distant point with his instrument.
   • She sighted along the edge of the board to check if it was straight.

   Synonymsaimaligndraw a bead ontake aimtargetzero in