overlook

• 指可以眺望四周景色的高处或观景点，通常用于观景或欣赏风光。

A noun referring to a high place or vantage point that provides a wide view of the surrounding area, often used for observation or scenic appreciation.

1. Scenic viewpointB1formal

   A place that provides a good view of the surrounding area, often from a high point.

   观景台

   • We stopped at a scenic overlook to take photos of the valley.
   • The mountain overlook offers a breathtaking view of the lake.
   • There is a popular overlook along the hiking trail.

   同义词belvederelookoutvantage pointviewpointvista

• 动词，表示没有注意到某事，或有意忽视、不予重视。

A verb used to indicate the act of failing to notice something, or to ignore or disregard something intentionally.

1. Fail to noticeB1formal

   To fail to see or notice something, often due to carelessness or distraction.

   没注意到

   • I overlooked the typo in my email before sending it.
   • The inspector overlooked several safety violations.
   • She overlooked the small detail in the contract.

   同义词disregardforgetignoreleave outmissneglectomitpass overskip

   反义词detectdiscernmarknotenoticeobserveperceivespot

2. Ignore or forgiveB2formal

   To choose not to notice or punish a mistake or fault.

   忽视或宽恕

   • The teacher decided to overlook his tardiness this time.
   • We can overlook this minor error if you correct it quickly.
   • He asked his boss to overlook the oversight.

   同义词condonedisregardexcuseforgiveignorepardonwink at

   反义词censurecondemnpunish

3. Have a view overB1formal

   To have a view of something from above.

   俯瞰

   • The hotel room overlooks the ocean.
   • Our balcony overlooks the city park.
   • The castle overlooks the entire valley.

   同义词facelook out onlook out overlook-over