vision

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. a clear idea or hope for how something should be in the future.

n. a mental image or strategic plan of what the future could or should be like.

日本語:ビジョン※

“The new manager has a bold vision for the company's growth.”

“The architect's vision for the urban park integrated sustainable technology with accessible public spaces, earning praise from the city council.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion Literary

n. something you see in a dream, a trance, or a religious experience.

n. a vivid mental image or supernatural appearance experienced while awake or in a dream-like state.

日本語:幻※

“The monk claimed to have a vision of an angel while he was praying.”

“In the epic poem, the hero is guided by a vision of his ancestors, who warn him of the dangers ahead.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. a person who looks very beautiful or impressive.

n. a person or thing of extraordinary beauty or loveliness.

“She was a vision in her white silk dress.”

“The restored cathedral was a vision of Gothic architecture, drawing tourists from across the continent to admire its intricate stonework.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary · Formal

v. to imagine or see something clearly in your mind.

v. to imagine or perceive something as if in a vision; often used in creative or spiritual contexts.

“He tried to vision a world where everyone lived in peace.”

“The poet sought to vision the afterlife through a series of complex metaphors and vivid sensory descriptions.”