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v.take a sweeping view; make a general survey
纵观全局
make a general survey of the situation
纵观时局
give a broad overview of the trend of the age
纵观科学发展史,有价值的科学成果是不会被湮没的。
No valuable scientific achievements passed into oblivion if we see them in the historical perspective of science development.
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v.from a historical perspective
纵观整个发展史,美国人都对税收感到不满。
Throughout the history of the overall development, Americans have griped about taxes.
纵观历史,我们发现市场是这世上创造机会和帮助人民脱离贫困泥淖的最重要力量。
Throughout history, the market has been the most powerful force the world has ever known for creating opportunity and lifting people out of poverty.
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Word usage
- Note"纵观" is different from "综观". "综观" mostly refers to the horizontal and comprehensive observation; "纵观" mostly refers to the vertical and historical investigation.