2.3 Sight Flashcards

1
Q

The act of watching a person suspected of a crime

A

surveillance

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2
Q

The ability to see

A

eyesight

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3
Q

The act of watching sb/sth carefully for a period of time

A

observation

V: observe sb/sth

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4
Q

Watch sth/sb carefully so that you are ready to act if necessary

A

keep watch (on sth/sb)

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5
Q

In a way that doesn’t attract attention

A

unobtrusively

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6
Q

Look quickly at sb/sth

Have a quick _____ at sth

A

glance at sb/sth

N: glance

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7
Q

Know who sb is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them before

A

recognize sb

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8
Q

Become impossible to see

A

disappear
SYN: vanish
OPP: appear

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9
Q

See sth and be aware of it

A

notice sth

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10
Q

See sb/sth suddenly when they are not easy to see

A

spot sb/sth

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11
Q

See sth with difficulty

Often used with JUST for emphasis

A

make sth out

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12
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Look at sb/sth very directly for a long time

A

stare (at sth/sb)

N: stare

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13
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Watching carefully for sb/sth

A

on the lookout for sb/sth

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14
Q

Where sb/sth cannot be seen

A

out of sight

OPP: in sight

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15
Q

See sb/sth for a very short time

A

catch a glimpse of sb/sth

SYN: glimpse sb/sth

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