| 单词 | look |
| 释义 | look —look /lʊk/ exclamation ► F0 used to express anger: » Look, I've already told you it's not possible.» OLD-FASHIONED Look here, I've had enough of this.Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjectionsnoun (APPEARANCE) B2 [C] an expression on someone's face: » She had a worried look about her.» She gave me a questioning look.Thesaurus+: ↑The head and faceC1 [C] a style or fashion: » The look this year will be relaxed and casual.the look of sb/sthB2 the appearance of someone or something: » They liked the look of the hotel, but it was too expensive.» I don't like the look of that fence (= it appears to have something wrong with it).Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicssb's looksC2 a person's appearance, especially how attractive they are: » I like her looks.» Her looks improved as she grew older.» He put on weight and started to lose his looks.Thesaurus+: ↑Personal hygiene and appearance - general words , ↑Cleaning generallynoun [C usually singular] (SEARCH) ► B1 the act of trying to find someone or something: » I had another look for the watch, but couldn't find it.Thesaurus+: ↑Searching• • • Extra Examples:» I had a look for the book.» Have a good look in the cupboard.» You've got nits? Let's have a look.» I can have a look for the papers for you.» We'll need to have a good look round before we leave.noun [C] (WITH EYES) ► B1 the act of looking at someone or something: » She gave him a look of real dislike.» Take a (good) look at this picture and see if you recognize anyone.» Can I have a look at your dictionary?Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑Perceptive• • • Extra Examples:» I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.» She cast a quick look in the rear mirror.» Bring your baby to the clinic and we'll take a look at her.» May I have a look at your newspaper?" "Of course you can."» I took one look at her and burst out laughing.verb (HOPE) ↑Verb Endings for look be looking to do sth► C2 to plan to do something: » I'm looking to start my own business.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingverb [I usually + adv/prep] (DIRECTION) ↑Verb Endings for look ► B2 to face a particular direction: » The garden looks south.» This window looks out onto the lake.Thesaurus+: ↑Scenery and views• • • Extra Examples:» The window looks onto the road.» The room looks North.» The meadow looks east.» All the statues look towards the fountain.» The drawing room looks south.verb [I] (SEARCH) ↑Verb Endings for look ► A1 to try to find something or someone: » I'm looking for my keys.» I've looked everywhere but I can't find my glasses.» Have you looked in the dictionary?» I looked down the list but couldn't see his name.Thesaurus+: ↑Searching• • • Extra Examples:» She turned the vase over to look for the price.» You'd have found it if you'd bothered to look.» I bent down to look under the bed.» She ran her finger down the list, looking for her name.» There's that book you were looking for.verb [I] (SEE) ↑Verb Endings for look ► A1 to direct your eyes in order to see: » Look! There's grandma.» They looked at the picture and laughed.» Look at all this rubbish on the floor.» She looked up from her book and smiled at me.» I looked out (of) the window.» Look over there - there's a rainbow!Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑Perceptive• • • Extra Examples:» She heard a sudden noise behind her, and swung round to look behind her.» I wish you'd look at me when I'm trying to speak to you!» Be careful to look both ways when you cross the road.» She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.» He slid the letter into his pocket while no one was looking.Common mistake: look! Remember: when look has an object, the correct preposition to use is at.! Don't say 'look something' or 'look to something', say look at something:✗ She looked to the photo on her desk and smiled.» She looked at the photo on her desk and smiled.Common mistake: look forward to! When look forward to is followed by a verb, that verb should be in the -ing form.! Do not say 'look forward to do something', say look forward to doing something:✗ I look forward to meet you at the conference.» I look forward to meeting you at the conference.verb [I] (WARNING) ↑Verb Endings for look ► F0 used when you are telling someone to be careful or to pay attention: » [+ question word] Look where you're going!» Look at the time - we're late!Thesaurus+: ↑Paying attention and being careful , ↑Cautious and vigilantverb [L, I usually + adv/prep] (SEEM) ↑Verb Endings for look ► A2 to appear or seem: » You look well!» The roads look very icy.» That dress looks nice on you.» He has started to look his age (= appear as old as he really is).» It's looking good (= things are going well).» He looked (like) a friendly sort of person.» The twins look just like their mother.» She looked as if/though she hadn't slept all night.» It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain).Thesaurus+: ↑Seeming and purporting to be , ↑Faking and pretending• • • Extra Examples:» You look thoughtful.» You look lovely with your hair up.» The walls look a bit bare - can't we put some pictures up?» Those gloves look nice and warm.» When she came home from school she really didn't look well. |
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