sights

Thân thiện

A surveyor looks through the sights of his theodolite.

Definition

Noun 1. Places of interest or landmarks worth seeing: The notable or interesting features of a location, typically visited by tourists. 2. The ability to see; vision: (Often used in phrases) The faculty or power of sight. 3. Devices for aiming: Optical instruments that assist in aiming, such as on a firearm or surveying tool. (This is the specific reference context provided.)

Usage and Examples

• As notable places (plural noun):
  • We spent the weekend seeing all the famous sights of the city.
  • The tour guide pointed out the main historical sights.
• In the context of vision (often in set phrases):
  • The ship slowly faded from sight. (Note: Here, "sight" is singular).
  • He lost his sight in the accident.
  • Keep the suspect in your sights at all times. (Metaphorical use from aiming).
• As aiming devices (plural noun):
  • The hunter carefully adjusted the sights on his rifle.
  • This theodolite has precision sights for accurate surveying.

Advanced Usage

• "Set one's sights on": To establish something as a goal or ambition.
  • She has set her sights on becoming CEO.
• "A sight for sore eyes": A person or thing that one is very pleased or relieved to see.
  • After a long journey, my own bed was a sight for sore eyes.
• "In sight" / "Within sight": Visible; close to being achieved.
  • The finish line is finally in sight. Peace is now within sight.

Variants and Related Words

• Sight (n): The singular form, meaning the faculty of seeing, an instance of seeing, or something seen.
• Sight (v): To see or observe something, especially for the first time or with difficulty.
  • The sailors sighted land at dawn.
• Sighted (adj): Having the ability to see; not blind.
• Sightseeing (n): The activity of visiting places of interest.
  • We went sightseeing all day. (Note: This is a related compound word, not the target word itself).

Synonyms

• (For places): Landmarks, attractions, wonders.
• (For vision): Eyesight, vision, perception.
• (For aiming devices): Scopes, viewfinders, reticles.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• At first sight: Upon first seeing or considering.
  • It was love at first sight.
• Out of sight, out of mind: Said to emphasize that people quickly forget someone or something if they are no longer present or visible.
• Heave in sight: (Nautical) To appear or become visible.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument