vision
vision — 名詞
1. a clear picture or idea that you form in your mind about how something could be
構想；願景
對未來事物的想像或構想
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.
Mauricio 對他夢想建造的房子有清楚的構想。
vision + of + noun phrase for a future scenario
The architect's vision for the new school included a large playground and a music room.
建築師對新學校的構想包括一個大型遊樂場和一間音樂教室。
Naoko shared her vision of a future where clean water is available to everyone.
Naoko 分享了她對未來的願景，希望每個人都能享有乾淨的水。
The company's vision statement describes a world where technology helps people build new skills.
公司的願景宣言描述了一個科技幫助人們培養新技能的世界。
Dewi's vision of the wedding was very different from the actual ceremony.
Dewi 對婚禮的想像和實際情況很不一樣。
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
幻覺；異象
因宗教、藥物或疾病看到的虛幻景象
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.
連續三天沒睡覺後，那名登山客開始看見森林裡有奇怪的人影。
have visions of + noun phrase
The nun described a vision in which a bright light appeared and spoke to her.
那位修女描述了一個異象，一道明亮的光出現並對她說話。
Some people report having visions during deep meditation or prayer.
有些人說他們在深度冥想或禱告時曾看見幻象。
Adaeze's vision of golden light came to her while she lay in bed with a high fever.
Adaeze 在發高燒躺在床上時，看見了金色光芒的幻象。
The shaman entered a trance and described a vision of ancestors gathered around a fire.
薩滿進入恍惚狀態，描述了一個祖先圍繞在火堆旁的異象。
- 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
遠見
預見未來發展並規劃的能力
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.
執行長的遠見幫助公司從一間小店發展成全球品牌。
possessive + vision + verb for successful change
A successful leader needs vision to guide a team through periods of change.
成功的領導者需要有遠見，才能帶領團隊度過變革時期。
Christopher is known for his business vision and his ability to spot new trends before others.
Christopher 以他的商業遠見和比別人更早發現新趨勢的能力而聞名。
The city's vision for public transport includes new train lines and wider bike paths.
市政府對大眾運輸的遠見規劃包括新的鐵路路線和更寬的自行車道。
Rania brought a fresh vision to the project by listening to what young people wanted.
Rania 透過聆聽年輕人的想法，為這個專案帶來了新的遠見。
- 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
視力；視覺
用眼睛看東西的能力
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.
手術後，那位患者左眼的視力改善很多。
possessive + vision + prepositional phrase specifying eye
Rania wears glasses because her vision is not very clear at a long distance.
Rania 戴眼鏡，因為她的視力在遠距離時不太清楚。
As people get older, their vision often becomes less sharp.
人年紀越大，視力往往會變得越不敏銳。
The bright flash of light briefly affected the driver's night vision.
那一陣強烈的閃光短暫影響了駕駛的夜間視力。
Liang's vision was tested at the clinic, and the doctor said it was perfectly normal.
Liang 在診所做了視力檢查，醫生說完全正常。
- 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
美人；絕色
外貌極美的人
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.
她穿著一襲紅色長禮服，在典禮上是優雅的化身。
a vision of + abstract quality (elegance, beauty)
In her white wedding dress, Putri looked a vision of perfect beauty.
Putri 穿上白色婚紗時，看起來是完美美人的化身。
Gabriel's daughter was a vision in her traditional costume at the cultural festival.
Gabriel 的女兒穿著傳統服飾參加文化節，簡直是美麗的化身。
Tendai stepped onto the stage in a glittering golden dress, a true vision.
Tendai 穿著閃閃發光的金色禮服走上舞台，美得像一幅畫。
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 — 動詞
1. to picture or imagine something in your mind as a possible future reality, espec
設想；想像
在腦海中設想未來可能發生的事
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.
Gita 設想自己退休後住在海邊的小房子裡。
envision + reflexive pronoun + doing
The designer envisions a smartphone that can fold down to the size of a credit card.
設計師設想一款可以折疊成信用卡大小的智慧型手機。
When they bought the old factory, they envisioned turning it into a creative art space.
他們買下那間舊工廠時，想像著要把它改造成創意藝術空間。
Élise envisions a day when every classroom has fast internet access for all students.
Élise 設想有一天每個教室都能為所有學生提供快速的網路。
The engineer envisions that the new bridge will last for more than a hundred years.
那位工程師設想這座新橋樑可以使用超過一百年。
- 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).