| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-look-at-someone-or-something |
| 释义 | to look at someone or somethingThese words are used when you turn your eyes towards someone or something to see them. One of the most common words for this, and the word with the broadest meaning, is look. Look is often used with at and over to show which direction you should point your eyes. Look over there! A rainbow! Don't look at that. I looked over my shoulder to see if anyone was behind me. Watch is used when someone looks at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving. I sat by the window and watched people walking past. Glance is used when someone looks at a person or thing very quickly. She glanced around the room to see who was there. If you look very quickly and secretly, you can use the verbs peep or peek. She peeped through the curtains to see what was happening. He peeked inside the box. The verb stare is used when someone looks for a long time, especially because of being surprised or frightened. Don't stare at people like that - it's rude. If you look at something or someone for a long time because you are admiring that thing or person or because you are thinking about something, you can use the verb gaze. We sat there gazing at the lake. Peer is used when someone looks at something with difficulty. When no one answered the door, she peered through the window. The verbs examine, inspect, or scrutinize are often used when someone looks at something very closely in order to find out more about it. The UK spelling of scrutinize is usually scrutinise. Police are examining the house for clues. She inspected the car for damage. He scrutinized the woman's face to see if she was lying. UKShe scrutinised the letter, looking for clues. |
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