hind·sight

发音

🇬🇧🔊 /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/  🇺🇸🔊/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/

词义

（名词）事后的聪明；事后诸葛亮

Looking back with hindsight, I realize I could have made better decisions.

事后看来，我意识到我本可以做出更明智的决定。

搭配&习语

1. in hindsight: 事后看来；事后聪明

   In hindsight, investing in that company was not a good idea.

   事后看来，在那家公司投资并不是个好主意。

2. with the benefit of hindsight: 在事后聪明的情况下

   With the benefit of hindsight, we would have taken a different approach.

   在事后聪明的情况下，我们会采取不同的方式。

词源

“Hindsight” 源自英语中的 “hind”（后面）和 “sight”（视力），指的是看到事情发生之后才能理解。

词形变化

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同近义词

retrospection / afterthought / reflection / reconsideration / review

英文对话

A: In hindsight, I shouldn’t have quit my job without another one lined up.

B: It’s always easier to see things clearly in hindsight.

英文故事

The Wisdom of Hindsight

John, a seasoned entrepreneur, often shared his experiences with young business enthusiasts. One day, a group asked him about his biggest career regret.

With a chuckle, John replied, “My regret is not listening to my intuition when choosing business partners. In hindsight, I could have avoided many challenges.”

He emphasized the value of learning from mistakes, stating, “Hindsight is a powerful teacher, but foresight is an even wiser guide. Use both to navigate the complex journey of entrepreneurship.”

John’s story reminded everyone that while hindsight provides valuable lessons, combining it with foresight is key to making informed decisions in the business world.*