New words:

horizon [həˈraɪz(ə)n] n. 地平线;视野、范围

词根 -hor-(界限)→ 最直观的 “空间视觉界限”(地平线),引申为 “抽象的认知范围

必记搭配:

搭配 “具体地平线”:

above the horizon(在地平线上方)、below the horizon(在地平线下方)、on the horizon(在地平线上)、sunrise/sunset on the horizon(地平线上的日出 / 日落)

搭配 “抽象视野”:

broaden one’s horizons(拓宽某人的视野)、expand one’s horizons(开阔某人的眼界)
widen one’s horizons(扩大某人的认知范围)、new horizons(新的可能性 / 视野)

常见短语

on the horizon(即将发生;在眼前),如 “Good opportunities are on the horizon.”(好机会即将到来。)

Sample Sentences:

We could see a ship far away on the horizon.
Traveling to other countries can broaden your horizons.
Reading books helps children expand their horizons at an early age.


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