词汇 | panoptic |
释义 | panoptic adjective uk /pænˈɒp.tɪk/ us /pænˈɑːp.tɪk/(alsopanoptical, uk /pænˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/ us /pænˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl/) having or relating to the ability to see all around: With security cameras installed in all areas of the premises, we are provided a panoptic view of everything that goes on. From the top of the skyscraper you get a breathtaking panoptical look at the city from above. relating to the ability to consider or control every part of a subject, problem, etc. : Advertisers monitor everything we do online, giving them a panoptic oversight of our shopping habits. This is evidence of a form of regulation, demonstrating a panoptical motivation. The owl's neck can rotate 270 degrees, giving it a panoptic ability that helps it hunt prey from up high. He was able to control everything that went on in the prison from his panoptical position in the tower. Geography: scenery & views -scape a bird's eye viewidiom aspect backdrop background bird cityscape clear view cloudscape command commanding landscape lookout overlook roofscape scene scenically skyscape snowscape viewpoint You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Using the eyes |
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