“眺望”常见的英文表达有 “overlook”、“look out over”、“gaze into the distance” 等,具体使用哪个取决于语境和表达侧重点:
overlook: 意为“俯瞰;眺望”,常指从高处往下看,有“俯瞰全景”的感觉,也可引申为“忽视;忽略” 。
例句:From the top of the hill, we can overlook the whole city.(从山顶上,我们可以眺望整个城市。 )
look out over:这个短语强调“向远处眺望”的动作,突出目光所及的范围较远。
例句:We stood on the deck and looked out over the vast ocean.(我们站在甲板上,眺望着辽阔的大海。 )
gaze into the distance:侧重于描述人专注地凝视远方,带有一种思索、遐想的意味。
例句:He sat on the bench, gazing into the distance, lost in thought.(他坐在长椅上,眺望着远方,陷入了沉思。 )