visible

vis‧i‧ble W3 AC / vɪzəb ə l, vɪzɪb ə l / 形容词

1 something that is visible can be seen 反义词 invisible

clearly/highly/barely etc visible

The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.

visible to

The sign was clearly visible to passing motorists.

The comet is visible to the naked eye (= can be seen without using special equipment ) .

Check the plant for any visible signs of disease.

2 an effect that is visible is great enough to be noticed 同义词 noticeable :

There has been a visible change in his attitude.

3 someone who is visible is in a situation in which a lot of people notice them :

highly visible politicians

COLLOCATIONS

副词

clearly/plainly visible The fracture was clearly visible on the X-ray.

highly visible Cyclists should wear highly visible colours.

easily visible By July 26, Mercury should be easily visible in the evening sky.

barely/hardly visible The parked car was barely visible in the darkness.

短语

visible to the naked eye (= able to be seen without using special equipment ) The comet is now visible to the naked eye.

a visible sign He considered the expensive car a visible sign of his achievement.