perceive/pɚˋsiv; pəˈsiːv/v [T] formal 【正式】1 to understand or think about something or someone in a particular way [→ perception] 〔以某种方式〕理解﹐认为: perceive sth/sb as sth Even as a young woman she was perceived as a future leader. 甚至是在年轻时﹐她就被看作是未来的领袖。2 to notice, hear, or see something 注意到﹔听到﹔察觉到: Cats are not able to perceive colour. 猫不能辨别颜色。