| 单词 | lookout |
| 释义 | lookout (once / 1017 pages) n The neighborhood kids might use a tree house as a lookout, from which they can keep an eye out for the local bully. A lookout is usually so high that a person can see for a long distance in many directions when she stands on or in it. Armies sometimes use lookouts to scout for approaching troops, and navy ships include a lookout at the top of a tall mast, also called a "crow's nest." Lookout can also be spelled as a hyphenated word, "look-out," and used as well to refer to the person whose job it is to stay in the lookout and keep watch. WORD FAMILYlookout: lookouts USAGE EXAMPLESThe hike begins at Cape Lookout State Park’s main trailhead south of Tillamook. Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016) No permit is now required for those who use ORVs for surf fishing and other recreational uses along Core Banks at Cape Lookout. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) Be on the lookout for sales of used or refurbished electronics from reputable brands like Apple, GameStop, Amazon and Gazelle. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n the act of looking out Syn|Hyper outlook look, looking, looking at the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually 2n an elevated post affording a wide view Syn|Hypo|Hyper observation post meteorological observation post, weather station one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded post, station the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand 3n a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings Syn|Hypo|Hyper lookout station, observation tower, observatory observation dome lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory widow's walka lookout atop a coastal house construction, structure a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts 4n a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event Syn|Hyper lookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter, watch security guard, watcher, watchman a guard who keeps watch |
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