point of view
point of view — 名詞
1. the specific mental approach you take when examining a situation or problem, whi
觀點；角度
看待問題的特定方式
the specific mental approach you take when examining a situation or problem, which shapes how you judge it
From a financial point of view, investing in solar energy makes good sense.
從財務角度來看，投資太陽能是明智之舉。
from a [domain] point of view
The documentary examines the conflict from both the military and the civilian points of view.
這部紀錄片從軍方和平民雙方的觀點來探討這場衝突。
plural form: points of view
From a medical point of view, a daily thirty-minute walk beats any pill.
從醫學角度來看，每天散步三十分鐘比任何藥丸都更有幫助。
From an environmental point of view, reducing single-use plastic is a top priority.
從環保角度來看，減少使用一次性塑膠是首要任務。
- perspective
very similar in meaning; perspective can also refer to a visual angle in art
- standpoint
slightly more formal; often used with 'from the standpoint of'
文法句型
from + determiner/NP + point of view
from a [domain] point of view
用法筆記
Often combined with a domain or field (financial, medical, legal, etc.) to show which aspect of a situation you are focusing on. The plural form is points of view.
常見錯誤
2. a person's own belief or attitude about a particular subject, which may differ f
意見；見解
個人對某事的看法
a person's own belief or attitude about a particular subject, which may differ from what others think
Yuna wanted to share her point of view on the team's new work schedule.
Yuna 想分享她對團隊新工作安排的看法。
point of view + on + topic
The article presents two very different points of view about climate policy.
這篇文章呈現了兩種關於氣候政策截然不同的觀點。
Omar listened carefully to his colleague's point of view before offering his own.
Omar 仔細聽完同事的意見之後才提出自己的想法。
Fatima does not agree with her manager's point of view on flexible working hours.
Fatima 不同意她的主管對彈性工時的看法。
文法句型
possessive + point of view + on/about + topic
have/hold a point of view
用法筆記
This sense treats a point of view as something a person holds or expresses, rather than a general frame for looking at things. You have, hold, express, share, or respect someone's point of view.
常見錯誤
3. the angle from which a situation is seen, determined by a person's role, job, ba
立場
從角色或經驗出發的觀點
the angle from which a situation is seen, determined by a person's role, job, background, or experience
From a parent's point of view, the school's new rules seem too strict.
從家長的立場來看，學校的新規定似乎太過嚴格。
from a [role]'s point of view
Wei tried to see the disagreement from his sister's point of view.
Wei 試著從他妹妹的角度來看待這場爭執。
From the point of view of local shops, the new road will bring more customers.
從當地店家的角度來看，新馬路會帶來更多顧客。
Children see the park playground from a very different point of view than adults do.
小孩看待公園遊樂場的角度和大人完全不同。
- standpoint
almost interchangeable; 'standpoint' can feel slightly more ideological or principled
- vantage point
suggests a position that gives a clearer or broader view, literal or figurative
文法句型
from the point of view of + [group/role]
from + [role]'s + point of view
用法筆記
This sense emphasises that the way someone understands a situation is shaped by who they are — their job, culture, age, or personal history. It often appears in the structure 'from the point of view of + noun group'.