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sight

UK
/saɪt/
US
/saɪt/
sightnoun
sights
pl
UK
/saɪt/
US
/saɪt/
Translations
His sight has been deteriorating over the years.
Его зрение ухудшалось с годами.
The sight from the top of the hill was stunning.
Вид с вершины холма был потрясающим.
достопримечательностьобычно во мн.ч.; о туристических объектах
We spent the afternoon seeing the sights in Rome.
Мы провели вторую половину дня, осматривая достопримечательности Рима.
прицелоруж.; опт.
He adjusted the sight on his rifle before taking aim.
Он отрегулировал прицел на винтовке перед выстрелом.
Additional translations
зрелище
видимость
Definitions
The ability to see; the faculty of vision.
After the surgery, her sight improved significantly.
A thing that one sees or that can be seen.
The sight of the mountains took his breath away.
A device on a gun or optical instrument used for assisting aim or observation.
He adjusted the sight on his rifle before taking aim.
A view or prospect, especially one of a pleasing kind.
The sight from the top of the hill was stunning.
A spectacle or display, especially something impressive or unusual.
The parade was quite a sight to behold.
The area or distance within which something can be seen; visibility.
The ship remained in sight until it disappeared over the horizon.
Places or objects that are worth seeing, especially as tourist attractions.
We spent the afternoon seeing the sights in Rome.
Synonyms
vision
view
sightline
glimpse
perspective
scene
spectacle
appearance
look
aspect
sightverb
sighted
Past Simple
sighted
Past Participle
sighting
Gerund
UK
/saɪt/
US
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Translations
I sighted a rare bird in the forest.
Я увидел редкую птицу в лесу.
She sighted the ship on the horizon.
Она заметила корабль на горизонте.
The hunter carefully sighted his rifle before taking the shot.
Охотник тщательно прицелился перед выстрелом.
Additional translations
обнаружить
пристреливатьоруж.
Definitions
To see or observe something, especially something that is difficult to see or that one has been looking for.
The birdwatchers were thrilled to sight a rare species of eagle in the forest.
To take aim by aligning the sights of a firearm or other device.
The hunter carefully sighted his rifle before taking the shot.
To adjust the sights of a firearm or other device to ensure accuracy.
The marksman spent several minutes sighting his rifle at the shooting range.
Synonyms
see
observe
notice
perceive
spot
discern
detect
sightadjective
Attributive use, especially in commerce or contexts relating to vision
Translations
The sight glass in the boiler lets operators check the water level.
Смотровое стекло в котле позволяет операторам проверять уровень воды.
Additional translations
предъявительскийбанковск.; в значении по предъявлении
Definitions
Payable or effective immediately upon presentation; at sight (banking).
A sight draft is payable on demand.
Designed for or involving visual observation; related to the act of seeing.
The sight glass in the boiler lets operators check the water level.
Synonyms
visible
viewable
observable
perceptible
discernible
detectable
noticeable
seen
conspicuous
evident
sightadverb
UK
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US
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Informal intensifier meaning “by a considerable amount”
Translations
This model is a sight cheaper than the previous one.
Эта модель намного дешевле предыдущей.
Additional translations
гораздо
Definitions
By a considerable amount; much; far.
This model is a sight cheaper than the previous one.
Synonyms
directly
straight
straightaway
immediately
right away
at once
instantly
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