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影响视线
yǐngxiǎng shìxiàn
What does "影响视线" mean in English?
block the view前面的车影响了我的视线，我看不见前方的路况。
The car in front blocked my view, so I couldn't see the road ahead.
How to use "影响视线" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
neutral
To obstruct or hinder someone's ability to see something clearly, especially due to an object or obstacle in the line of sight.
树木影响了视线，司机无法及时发现行人。
The trees obstructed the view, so the driver couldn't spot the pedestrian in time.
大雾影响了视线，飞机延误了起飞。
The heavy fog blocked the view, causing the plane to delay its departure.
Commonly used in traffic, safety, or environmental contexts to describe physical obstructions.
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Pro Tip
Avoiding ambiguity
Use '影响视线' specifically for visual obstructions. For metaphorical uses (e.g., 'his anger clouded my judgment'), consider phrases like '影响判断' (affect judgment) or '蒙蔽双眼' (blind the eyes).
Gold Rule
Physical vs. metaphorical use
Reserve '影响视线' for literal visual obstructions. For abstract hindrances, use context-appropriate verbs like '干扰' (disturb) or '阻碍' (hinder).
Word Origin
The phrase combines '影响' (yǐngxiǎng, 'to affect/influence') and '视线' (shìxiàn, 'line of sight/view'). The term is a literal compound describing how one element disrupts another's visibility.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in contexts involving physical obstructions (e.g., traffic, construction, nature) or metaphorical extensions (e.g., 'emotional baggage affecting judgment'). Avoid using it for abstract or non-visual contexts unless the metaphor is clear.
Word Breakdown
影响
to affect/influence
verb视线
line of sight/view
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