overlook

見落とす、見逃す

何かに気づかない、またはその重要さを認識しない。

やさしい英語で： To fail to notice something or realize how important it is.

• I overlooked a small mistake.
• Don't overlook the importance of regular sleep.
• We had overlooked one detail in the plan.

使い方： overlook the fact that… (We overlooked the fact that the shop closes early.)

類義語： miss, fail to notice

反対語： notice, spot

よく使う表現： overlook a mistake, overlook something important, easily overlook something, overlook an error

見下ろす、見渡す

高い位置からある場所を見渡せる位置にある。

やさしい英語で： To have a view of a place from a higher position.

• Our room overlooks the sea.
• The castle overlooked a wide valley.
• Do any of the balconies overlook the garden?

類義語： look out over

よく使う表現： overlook the sea, overlook a garden, overlook the valley

大目に見る、不問に付す

人の間違いや悪い行いを、あえて責めたり罰したりしない。

やさしい英語で： To choose not to criticize or punish someone for a mistake or bad behavior.

• I'll overlook your lateness this time.
• She was willing to overlook his minor faults.
• We cannot overlook such rude behavior.

類義語： ignore, forgive, excuse

反対語： punish, condemn

よく使う表現： overlook a fault, overlook someone's behavior, overlook a mistake