line of vision

Học thuật
Thân thiện
line of vision

A child's line of vision follows a soaring kite.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An imaginary straight line along which an observer looks: This term refers to the direct, straight-line path from a person's eye to the point or object they are looking at. It is a concept used in optics, visual perception, and fields like photography and design.
Usage
  • The term "line of vision" is used to describe the direction of someone's gaze. It is important for understanding what a person can see directly without moving their eyes or head.
  • It is often considered in contexts where obstacles, positioning, or alignment are important, such as in driving safety, theater seating, or UI/UX design.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The pillar was directly in my line of vision, so I couldn't see the speaker.
    • Designers must ensure that critical controls are within the operator's natural line of vision.
    • The photographer adjusted the model's pose to align with the camera's line of vision.
Advanced Usage
  • "In/within one's line of vision": Something is positioned where a person can see it by looking straight ahead.
    • Keep the warning light within the pilot's line of vision at all times.
  • "Out of/blocking one's line of vision": Something is positioned so that it obstructs what a person is trying to see.
    • The tall person in front of me was blocking my line of vision to the stage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Line of sight: A very similar term often used interchangeably in everyday language. In technical contexts (e.g., telecommunications), "line of sight" may specifically refer to an unobstructed path between two points.
    • We need a clear line of sight between the two radio antennas.
  • Visual axis: A more technical or medical term for the line connecting the fovea (the point of sharpest vision in the eye) to the object being viewed.
  • Gaze direction: A phrase describing where someone is looking.
Synonyms
  • Sightline: A common synonym, especially in theater, architecture, and event planning.
    • We checked the sightlines from every seat in the new auditorium.
  • Line of regard: A less common, more formal synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Field of view: This is a related but distinct concept. While "line of vision" is a single line, "field of view" refers to the entire observable area a person can see without moving their eyes.
  • Peripheral vision: The part of one's field of view that is outside the direct line of vision.
line of vision

A child's line of vision follows a soaring kite.

Noun
  1. an imaginary straight line along which an observer looks

Từ đồng nghĩa