look
look — 動詞
1. to move your eyes and point them at someone or something so that you can see the
看；瞧
將視線投向某人或某物
to move your eyes and point them at someone or something so that you can see them
Felix looked at the big clock on the wall.
Felix 看了看牆上的大時鐘。
look at + noun phrase
Maja looked out of the window at the birds in the garden.
Maja 望向窗外，看著花園裡的鳥兒。
The little girl looked under her bed but found only an old shoe.
小女孩往床底下看了看，但只找到一隻舊鞋子。
Trang looked up from her book when the phone rang loudly.
電話鈴聲大響時，Trang 從書本上抬起頭來。
Rodrigo looked through the window and saw his friend waiting outside.
Rodrigo 透過窗戶看出去，看到他的朋友在外面等著。
- ignore
to deliberately not look
文法句型
look + preposition (at, into, through, out of, etc.)
用法筆記
Unlike 'see', which describes the ability to perceive, 'look' describes the deliberate act of directing the eyes. Frequently followed by a preposition such as 'at', 'into', 'through', or 'out of'.
常見錯誤
2. to search for someone or something that you need or want to find
尋找
試圖找到某人或某物
to search for someone or something that you need or want to find
Tanvi looked for her car keys in every room of the house.
Tanvi 在家裡每個房間尋找她的車鑰匙。
look for + noun (searching)
Jason is looking for a job in the city near the train station.
Jason 正在火車站附近的城市裡找工作。
Min looked through the pile of papers on her desk for the missing receipt.
Min 翻閱桌上的那疊文件，尋找遺失的收據。
The Watanabe family is looking for a new apartment with three bedrooms.
渡邊家正在找一間有三間臥室的新公寓。
Eitan looked everywhere for his cat before finding it asleep in the closet.
Eitan 到處找他的貓，最後發現牠在衣櫃裡睡著了。
文法句型
look for + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used with the preposition 'for' to introduce the thing or person being searched for. The phrasal verb 'look for' is equivalent to 'search for' but is more common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
3. to show a particular quality or state that people notice through sight, for exam
看起來；顯得
從外表判斷似乎有某種特質
to show a particular quality or state that people notice through sight, for example that someone looks tired or that a place looks nice
The soup looks delicious; did you add any special spices to it?
這碗湯看起來很美味；你加了什麼特別的香料嗎？
look + adjective
Astrid looked tired after working all night on the science project.
Astrid 熬夜做科學專題後，看起來很疲憊。
The old wooden house looked as if no one had lived there for years.
那棟老舊的木屋看起來好像好幾年沒人住過了。
That jacket looks like it belongs to someone much younger than you.
那件外套看起來像是比你年輕很多的人穿的。
Zola looked happy when she saw the birthday cake her friends had brought.
Zola 看到朋友們帶來的生日蛋糕時，顯得很開心。
文法句型
look + adjective
look like + noun/clause
look as if/as though + clause
用法筆記
Functions as a linking verb, similar to 'seem' or 'appear'. When followed by an adjective ('look tired'), the adjective describes the subject, not the action. 'Look like' introduces a noun or clause, while 'look as if/as though' introduces a full clause.
常見錯誤
4. to be positioned so that the front part is directed toward a particular directio
朝向
建築物或物體正面對著某個方向
to be positioned so that the front part is directed toward a particular direction or place
The hotel room looks out over the blue ocean and the sandy beach.
那間飯店房間面向蔚藍的海洋和沙灘。
look out over + noun
The bedroom window looks onto a small garden full of roses.
臥室的窗戶對著一個種滿玫瑰的小花園。
The back of the house looks toward the forest behind the hill.
房子的後面朝向山丘後方的樹林。
Our office looks east, so the morning sun comes through the windows.
我們的辦公室朝東，所以早晨的陽光會透過窗戶照進來。
文法句型
look + adverb/preposition of direction (east, west, onto, over, etc.)
用法筆記
Used for buildings, rooms, windows, or vehicles to describe their orientation. The subject is always an inanimate object, not a person.
常見錯誤
5. used as a command to warn someone of danger or to ask them to notice something i
注意；聽好
用於命令句提醒人注意或警告
used as a command to warn someone of danger or to ask them to notice something important
"Look where you are going!" the woman shouted as the boy ran across the road.
「看路！」那名女子對跑過馬路的男孩大喊。
imperative: Look + wh-clause
"Look, I have told you three times already — I do not know where your phone is."
「聽好了，我已經告訴你三次了——我不知道你的手機在哪裡。」
"Look out!" Michael yelled when he saw the car coming too fast toward them.
「小心！」Michael 看到車子朝他們開得太快時大聲喊道。
"Look, if we do not leave now, we will miss the last train," said Trang.
「聽我說，如果我們現在不走，就會錯過最後一班火車，」Trang 說道。
文法句型
imperative: Look!
Look + wh-clause
用法筆記
Used at the beginning of a sentence to grab attention or show frustration. 'Look' and 'Look here' are more common in British English, while 'Look' alone is common in all varieties.
6. to have the intention of doing something in the near future; to aim or plan to d
打算；期望
計劃或期待未來做某事
to have the intention of doing something in the near future; to aim or plan to do something
The technology company is looking to hire more software engineers this year.
那間科技公司今年打算雇用更多軟體工程師。
look to + infinitive (planning)
Walid looked to expand his small business into new markets across Asia.
Walid 期望將他的小生意擴展到亞洲的新市場。
Many young families are looking to buy their first home in the suburbs.
許多年輕家庭打算在郊區購買他們的第一間房子。
The government is looking to reduce plastic waste by introducing new recycling rules.
政府打算推行新的回收規定以減少塑膠廢棄物。
文法句型
look to + infinitive
用法筆記
Followed by a to-infinitive. More formal than 'plan to' or 'aim to'. Common in business and formal writing.
常見錯誤
7. to take responsibility for dealing with something that needs attention; to inves
處理；調查
負責處理或調查某件事情
to take responsibility for dealing with something that needs attention; to investigate or handle a matter
The committee will look into the complaint and report back next month.
委員會將調查這起投訴，並在下個月提出報告。
look into + noun (investigate)
The social worker is looking to the needs of elderly people in the neighborhood.
那位社工人員正在關注社區中老年人的需求。
The school principal promised to look into the problem of bullying in the playground.
校長承諾要調查校園裡霸凌的問題。
We need someone to look to the maintenance of the building while the owner is away.
屋主不在時，我們需要有人負責這棟大樓的維護工作。
- investigate
more formal; suggests a systematic inquiry
- handle
less formal; suggests taking charge of a situation
- deal with
common in both speech and writing
文法句型
look into + noun
look to + noun
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'look into' means 'investigate' and is very common. 'Look to' in this sense means 'attend to' or 'take care of' and is more formal.
常見錯誤
look — 名詞
1. an act of using your eyes to see someone or something, especially for a short ti
一看；一瞥
短時間地用眼睛看
an act of using your eyes to see someone or something, especially for a short time
Felix took a quick look at his watch and realized he was late.
Felix 快速看了一眼手錶，發現自己遲到了。
take a look at + noun
Can I have a look at your new camera? It looks very nice.
我可以看一下你的新相機嗎？它看起來很漂亮。
have a look at + noun
The doctor took one look at the wound and knew it needed stitches.
醫生只看了一眼傷口，就知道需要縫合。
Maja had a quick look at the menu before deciding what to order.
Maja 快速看了一下菜單，才決定要點什麼。
文法句型
have/take a look at + noun
用法筆記
Common in the fixed phrases 'take a look' and 'have a look', which are followed by 'at' to introduce the object seen.
常見錯誤
2. the action of searching for a person or thing that you have lost or need
搜尋；找一找
試圖找到某人或某物的行為
the action of searching for a person or thing that you have lost or need
Tanvi had a look for her glasses but could not find them anywhere.
Tanvi 找了一下她的眼鏡，但到處都找不到。
have a look for + noun
The police had a look around the neighborhood for the missing dog.
警察在附近找了一圈，尋找那隻走失的狗。
Jason had a quick look through the cupboard for some sugar.
Jason 快速翻了一下櫥櫃找糖。
We should have another look for the key before calling the locksmith.
在打電話叫鎖匠之前，我們應該再找一次鑰匙。
文法句型
have a look for + noun
用法筆記
Common in the phrases 'have a look for' or 'have a look around'. The preposition changes depending on the scope of the search ('for' specifies the target; 'around' specifies the area).
3. the way someone's face shows their feelings, mood, or attitude at a particular m
表情；神情
臉上流露出的情感
the way someone's face shows their feelings, mood, or attitude at a particular moment
When Eitan heard the news, a worried look appeared on his face.
Eitan 聽到這個消息時，臉上露出擔憂的表情。
a ... look (facial expression)
The teacher gave the noisy students a stern look that made them quiet.
老師對吵鬧的學生嚴厲地看了一眼，他們就安靜下來了。
Rodrigo had a look of pure joy when he saw his family at the airport.
Rodrigo 在機場看到家人時，臉上洋溢著純粹的喜悅。
Zola's look of surprise told us she had not expected the gift at all.
Zola 驚訝的表情告訴我們，她完全沒想到會收到禮物。
- expression
broader; can refer to the face or voice
- face
informal; 'the look on his face' vs 'his face'
文法句型
a/an + adjective + look + on + face
a look of + emotion
用法筆記
When describing the expression itself, use 'a ... look on someone's face'. When describing the emotion, use 'a look of + emotion'.
常見錯誤
4. a particular style, design, or fashion that something has, especially in clothin
風格；款式
設計上的特定樣式或潮流
a particular style, design, or fashion that something has, especially in clothing, decoration, or architecture
The new restaurant has a modern look with white walls and metal chairs.
這間新餐廳採用現代風格，有白色牆壁和金屬椅子。
has a ... look (style)
Astrid wanted a vintage look for her wedding, so she chose an old-fashioned dress.
Astrid 想要復古風格的婚禮，所以她選擇了一件老式的禮服。
The company changed the look of their logo to attract younger customers.
那間公司更改了商標的設計，以吸引年輕的顧客。
This season the casual look is very popular among college students in Taipei.
這個季節，休閒風在台北的大學生中非常受歡迎。
文法句型
a/an + adjective + look
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective describing the design aesthetic ('modern', 'vintage', 'casual', 'classic'). 'The look' can also refer to a general fashion trend.
5. the way someone or something appears to other people visually
外表；外觀
人或事物給人的視覺印象
the way someone or something appears to other people visually
The old building had a tired look, with paint peeling off the walls.
那棟老舊的建築外觀破舊，牆壁上的油漆都在剝落。
the ... look (appearance of thing)
Min's garden has a beautiful look in spring when all the flowers bloom.
Min 的花園在春天百花盛開時，看起來非常美麗。
From the look of the dark clouds, it is going to rain very soon.
從烏雲的外觀來看，很快就要下大雨了。
The cake had a strange look, so nobody wanted to try even a small piece.
那個蛋糕看起來怪怪的，所以沒有人想嚐一口。
- appearance
slightly more formal; can include non-visual impressions
- aspect
more formal and literary
文法句型
the look of + noun
by/from the look of + noun
用法筆記
The phrase 'by the look of' or 'from the look of' is used to make a judgment based on visual evidence: 'From the look of the sky, it will rain.'
常見錯誤
6. the way a person looks physically, with the focus on how beautiful or handsome t
容貌；長相
一個人的外貌，尤指吸引力
the way a person looks physically, with the focus on how beautiful or handsome they are
Trang has kept her good looks even into her fifties.
Trang 即使到了五十幾歲，仍然保持著姣好的容貌。
good looks
Michael got his looks from his mother's side of the family.
Michael 的長相遺傳自他母親那邊的家族。
looks (plural, physical appearance)
The actor is famous for his striking looks rather than his acting skills.
那位演員與其說是靠演技，不如說是以出眾的外貌聞名。
Zola cares more about kindness and honesty than about looks.
Zola 更在意一個人的善良和誠實，而不是長相。
- appearance
more general; includes style, dress, and physical features
- beauty
stronger; implies a high degree of attractiveness
文法句型
looks
good looks
用法筆記
Always plural ('looks') when referring to a person's physical attractiveness. 'Good looks' is the most common positive collocation. The singular 'look' in this sense would sound unnatural.
常見錯誤
7. an act of carefully thinking about or examining a situation, problem, or piece o
檢視；審視
仔細思考或檢查某事
an act of carefully thinking about or examining a situation, problem, or piece of work
The city council is taking a close look at the plan to build a new park.
市議會正在仔細審視新建公園的計畫。
take a close look at + noun (examine)
We need to have a look at why so many students are leaving the program.
我們需要檢視一下為什麼這麼多學生離開這個課程。
The committee took a hard look at the budget before making any decisions.
委員會在做出任何決定之前，嚴格審查了預算。
Scientists are having another look at the data from last year's experiments.
科學家們正在重新檢視去年實驗的數據。
- examination
more formal; suggests a systematic inspection
- review
suggests going over something again
- inspection
suggests checking against a standard
文法句型
take/have a look at + noun (figurative, = examine)
用法筆記
Used figuratively, not involving actual sight. Common with adjectives like 'close', 'hard', or 'critical' to indicate the depth of the examination.
look — 感嘆詞
1. said when you are annoyed or upset and you want someone to pay attention to your
喂；聽我說
用於表達不滿或引人注意
said when you are annoyed or upset and you want someone to pay attention to your complaint or objection
"Look, I have had enough of your excuses," the manager said angrily.
「喂，我受夠你的藉口了，」經理生氣地說。
interjection expressing anger
"Look, can we please talk about this another time?" asked Astrid.
「喂，我們可以改天再談這個嗎？」Astrid 問道。
"Look, that is my seat," the woman said to the man sitting in it.
「喂，那是我的座位，」那名女子對坐在上面的男子說。
"Look, I do not have time for this right now," said Michael, walking away.
「喂，我現在沒有時間處理這個，」Michael 一邊走開一邊說。
文法句型
Look! (introducing a complaint or objection)
用法筆記
Placed at the beginning of a sentence to signal frustration or impatience. Stronger than 'hey' and often used when the speaker has already tried to make their point politely.