vision
vision — noun
1. a clear picture or idea that you form in your mind about how something could be
a clear picture or idea that you form in your mind about how something could be in the future, or about the way you would like things to be
Mauricio had a clear vision of the house he wanted to build one day.
vision + of + noun phrase for a future scenario
The architect's vision for the new school included a large playground and a music room.
Naoko shared her vision of a future where clean water is available to everyone.
The company's vision statement describes a world where technology helps people build new skills.
Dewi's vision of the wedding was very different from the actual ceremony.
文法句型
vision + of + noun phrase
vision + that-clause
用法筆記
Often followed by of + noun phrase or a that-clause describing a desired or imagined future state.
常見錯誤
2. something that seems real to your senses during sleep, deep thought, or a change
something that seems real to your senses during sleep, deep thought, or a changed mental state, although it has no physical existence — often tied to religious devotion, drugs, or a medical condition
After three days without sleep, the hiker began having visions of strange figures in the forest.
have visions of + noun phrase
The nun described a vision in which a bright light appeared and spoke to her.
Some people report having visions during deep meditation or prayer.
Adaeze's vision of golden light came to her while she lay in bed with a high fever.
The shaman entered a trance and described a vision of ancestors gathered around a fire.
- hallucination
medical term; more negative than vision, implies a symptom of illness
- apparition
suggests a ghost or spirit that appears, often frightening
- illusion
a false perception caused by misinterpreting something real
文法句型
have a vision
vision + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
In religious contexts, a vision is often considered a meaningful spiritual experience. In medical contexts, it may be described as a hallucination. The word itself is neutral — context determines whether it is seen as positive or negative.
3. the capacity to picture where a company, community, or field is heading and to m
the capacity to picture where a company, community, or field is heading and to make smart decisions based on that forward-looking understanding
The CEO's vision helped the company grow from a small shop into a global brand.
possessive + vision + verb for successful change
A successful leader needs vision to guide a team through periods of change.
Christopher is known for his business vision and his ability to spot new trends before others.
The city's vision for public transport includes new train lines and wider bike paths.
Rania brought a fresh vision to the project by listening to what young people wanted.
- foresight
focuses on predicting outcomes; less about creative imagination than vision
- insight
deep understanding of the present situation rather than future planning
- imagination
broader than vision; can be purely creative and not necessarily practical or future-oriented
- short-sightedness
lack of ability to plan for the future
文法句型
vision + for + noun phrase
vision + of + noun phrase
常見錯誤
4. the natural ability to see with your eyes, including how clearly you see things
the natural ability to see with your eyes, including how clearly you see things
After the operation, the patient's vision in her left eye improved a lot.
possessive + vision + prepositional phrase specifying eye
Rania wears glasses because her vision is not very clear at a long distance.
As people get older, their vision often becomes less sharp.
The bright flash of light briefly affected the driver's night vision.
Liang's vision was tested at the clinic, and the doctor said it was perfectly normal.
- blindness
the complete lack of the ability to see
文法句型
possessive + vision
vision + noun modifier
用法筆記
Vision in this sense is uncountable — you cannot say 'a vision' to mean 'the ability to see.' Also common in compound nouns: night vision, tunnel vision, peripheral vision.
常見錯誤
5. a person who is so beautiful or strikingly dressed that the sight of them is imp
a person who is so beautiful or strikingly dressed that the sight of them is impressive and memorable
Dressed in a long red gown, she was a vision of elegance at the ceremony.
a vision of + abstract quality (elegance, beauty)
In her white wedding dress, Putri looked a vision of perfect beauty.
Gabriel's daughter was a vision in her traditional costume at the cultural festival.
Tendai stepped onto the stage in a glittering golden dress, a true vision.
文法句型
a vision of + noun phrase
a vision in + article of clothing / color
用法筆記
This sense is nearly always preceded by the indefinite article a and followed by of + quality or in + clothing. It is used in positive, admiring contexts and sounds rather formal or literary.
vision — verb
1. to picture or imagine something in your mind as a possible future reality, espec
to picture or imagine something in your mind as a possible future reality, especially something you want to happen
Gita envisioned herself living in a small house by the sea after she retired.
envision + reflexive pronoun + doing
The designer envisions a smartphone that can fold down to the size of a credit card.
When they bought the old factory, they envisioned turning it into a creative art space.
Élise envisions a day when every classroom has fast internet access for all students.
The engineer envisions that the new bridge will last for more than a hundred years.
- doubt
to lack confidence that something will happen
文法句型
vision + noun phrase
vision + that-clause
vision + doing
用法筆記
Also commonly written as envision, which is the more frequent form in American English. The shorter form vision is slightly more common in British English. Typically used with an object (noun phrase, that-clause, or gerund).