vision
Bridgezipf 4.63Pronunciation
/ˈvɪʒən/(VI-zhun)
Part of speech
nounneutral/positive
Chinese
愿景;远见;视力(对未来的展望;或眼睛看见的能力)
Definition
The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination; a mental picture of what the future could be; the sense of sight.
Word family
- visionary/ˈvɪʒənəri/(adj/n)有远见的;远见者
- visual/ˈvɪʒʊəl/(adj)视觉的
Collocations
- a vision for
- long-term vision
- strategic vision
- share a vision
- vision statement
- lack of vision
- a visionary leader
- articulate a vision
Examples
- 1.The CEO outlined a compelling vision for the company's next decade, moving beyond its traditional markets.
- 2.Without a shared vision, teams pull in different directions, wasting time and resources.
Synonyms
- aspiration/ˌæspɪˈreɪʃən/— a hope or ambition
- ambition/æmˈbɪʃən/— a strong desire to achieve something
- strategy/ˈstrætɪdʒi/— a plan of action
Etymology
from Latin "visio" = a seeing, a sight, from "videre" (to see)