
viewing
词源
源自中古英语'vien',来自古法语'veue',意为'看'或'视觉',最终源自拉丁语'videre',意为'看见'。后缀'-ing'表示动作或过程。
noun
❶ 观看的行为或过程,指通过视觉观察某物,常用于描述看电视、参观展览或欣赏风景等活动。
“The viewing of the sunset from the hill was breathtaking.”
(从山丘上观看日落的景象令人叹为观止。)
“We attended a private viewing of the art exhibition.”
(我们参加了艺术展的私人观展活动。)
❶ 特指在葬礼前对逝者遗体的告别仪式,让亲友有机会最后看一眼逝者。
“The family held a viewing for their grandfather before the funeral.”
(家人在葬礼前为祖父举行了遗体告别仪式。)
“Many friends came to the viewing to pay their respects.”
(许多朋友前来参加告别仪式以表达敬意。)
常见短语
public viewing — 公开观看活动,通常指大型体育赛事或重要活动的公共放映,让大众聚集在一起观看。
“The city organized a public viewing of the World Cup final in the central square.”
(市政府在中央广场组织了世界杯决赛的公共观看活动。)
viewing party — 观看派对,指一群人聚集在一起观看电视节目或特别活动,通常伴有食物和社交活动。
“We're hosting a viewing party for the season finale of our favorite show.”
(我们正在为我们最喜欢的节目的季终集举办观看派对。)