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outlook

UK //ˈaʊt.lʊk//US //ˈaʊt.lʊk//

词源

源自中古英语 'outloken',由 'out'(向外)和 'look'(看)组合而成,最初指'向外看'的动作,后引申为'视野'和'观点'。

noun

❶ 指一个人对生活、未来或特定情况的总体态度或看法,通常带有积极或消极的情感色彩。

“She has a very positive outlook on life.”

(她对生活持非常积极的态度。)

“The economic outlook for next year is uncertain.”

(明年的经济前景尚不明朗。)

❶ 指从某个位置或角度看到的景色或视野,常用于描述自然或城市景观。

“The hotel room has a beautiful outlook over the ocean.”

(酒店房间可以欣赏到美丽的海景。)

“From the hilltop, the outlook was breathtaking.”

(从山顶望去,景色令人叹为观止。)

同义词:perspective, viewpoint, attitude, prospect, vista

常见短语

outlook on life — 指一个人对生活的基本态度或哲学,反映其价值观和期望。

“His optimistic outlook on life helps him overcome challenges.”

(他对生活的乐观态度帮助他克服困难。)

economic outlook — 指对未来经济状况的预测或评估,常用于商业或金融领域。

“The government released a report on the economic outlook for next quarter.”

(政府发布了关于下季度经济前景的报告。)