looked

looked — 動詞

1. The form of the verb 'look' used for actions completed before now, covering both

1.動詞A1
釋義

過去式

look 的過去式及過去分詞

The form of the verb 'look' used for actions completed before now, covering both the simple past tense and the version placed after 'have' or 'had'.

例句

Fatima looked at the clock and realised she was late for work.

Fatima 看了一下時鐘，才發現自己上班要遲到了。

past simple of look + at [object]

Minho has looked everywhere for his passport but cannot find it.

Minho 到處都找過了護照，但就是找不到。

present perfect: has looked

文法句型

looked + at/for/after/into

have/has looked

had looked

用法筆記

This is the only grammatical form listed here; all 7 senses use the same past-tense spelling 'looked'. The base verb 'look' is A1 in CEFR.

常見錯誤

❌I look at the document yesterday.
✅I looked at the document yesterday.
💡'looked' is the past form; use it for actions that happened before now.
❌I have look at his photos.
✅I have looked at his photos.
💡Use the past participle 'looked' after 'have' or 'had'.

2. To turn your eyes toward someone or something on purpose so that you can see the

2.動詞不及物A1
釋義

看

將目光朝向以觀看

To turn your eyes toward someone or something on purpose so that you can see them.

例句

Constanza looked at the menu before ordering her lunch.

Constanza 看了看菜單才點午餐。

looked at [thing] — most common object structure

Asher looked up from his book when someone knocked on the door.

有人敲門時，Asher 從書本上抬起頭來看。

looked + adverb (up) [from something]

同義詞
  • glanced

    means looked briefly or quickly, not with sustained attention

  • peered

    means looked closely and with effort, often because something is hard to see

  • stared

    means looked for a long time without moving the eyes

反義詞
  • ignored

    means deliberately did not look at

文法句型

looked + at [sth/sb]

looked + adverb (up/down/out/around)

用法筆記

Intransitive — the object of sight must be introduced by a preposition (usually 'at') or an adverb. 'Looked [noun]' without a preposition is incorrect in standard English.

常見錯誤

❌I looked the beautiful sunset.
✅I looked at the beautiful sunset.
💡When the thing you see is named, use 'looked at', not 'looked' alone.

3. To search for a person or thing by checking various spots or possibilities until

3.動詞不及物A1
釋義

尋找

試圖找到某人或某物

To search for a person or thing by checking various spots or possibilities until you locate them.

例句

Sahil looked for his wallet in every room of the house.

Sahil 在房子裡每個房間尋找他的錢包。

looked for [object] — standard search structure

Élise looked through all the drawers but could not find the letter.

Élise 翻遍了所有抽屜，但就是找不到那封信。

looked through [container/place]

同義詞
  • searched

    more formal and suggests a very thorough or systematic effort

  • hunted

    suggests an energetic and determined search, often in many places

反義詞
  • found

    the successful result of looking for something

文法句型

looked + for [sth/sb]

looked + through [place]

looked + around [place]

用法筆記

Always requires 'for' when specifying what was being searched for. 'Looked for [something]' is the standard pattern. 'Looked through [a place/container]' describes where the search happened.

常見錯誤

❌I looked my keys everywhere.
✅I looked for my keys everywhere.
💡Use 'for' after 'looked' when searching for something.

4. To seem or appear in a particular way based on what you can see with your eyes.

4.動詞不及物A2
釋義

看起來

從外表看來似乎

To seem or appear in a particular way based on what you can see with your eyes.

例句

Ava looked tired after working late every night that week.

Ava 那週每晚都工作到很晚，看起來很疲倦。

looked + adjective describing a person's state

The soup looked delicious, so Omar asked for a second bowl.

那碗湯看起來很美味，於是 Omar 又點了一碗。

同義詞
  • appeared

    more formal than 'looked'; can suggest the impression might be misleading

  • seemed

    focuses on the impression given, which may or may not be visual

文法句型

looked + adjective

looked + like + noun phrase

looked + as if/as though + clause

用法筆記

Functions as a linking verb (like 'seem' or 'appear'). Followed by an adjective (looked happy), not an adverb. For noun comparisons use 'looked like' (looked like a teacher). For clauses use 'looked as if' or 'looked as though'.

常見錯誤

❌She looked happily at the party.' (if meaning she seemed happy)
✅She looked happy at the party.
💡Use an adjective, not an adverb, after 'look' when describing appearance or state.
❌He looked as a doctor.
✅He looked like a doctor.
💡Use 'like', not 'as', for visual comparisons.

5. To face or be directed toward a particular direction, usually describing a build

5.動詞不及物B2
釋義

朝向

面向某個特定方向

To face or be directed toward a particular direction, usually describing a building, window, or other place rather than a person.

例句

The bedroom windows looked east, so the morning sun woke them up.

臥室的窗戶朝向東邊，所以早晨的陽光把他們照醒了。

looked + compass direction — facing a direction

The hotel balcony looked toward the ocean, offering a stunning view of the coast.

飯店的陽台面向海洋，可以看到壯麗的海岸景色。

looked toward [something] — inanimate subject facing a direction

同義詞
  • faced

    directly means 'was oriented toward'; simpler and more common in everyday speech

  • overlooked

    suggests a view from above onto something below

文法句型

looked + [direction phrase]

looked + onto/out over/toward

用法筆記

Subject is typically an inanimate thing (a building, window, seat, balcony) rather than a person. Unlike sense 2 (SEE), this sense does not involve an act of seeing — it describes orientation only.

常見錯誤

❌My room looked at the park.
✅My room looked out onto the park.' or 'My room faced the park.
💡Use 'out onto', 'onto', or 'toward' for orientation, not 'at'.

6. Used to describe the action of paying careful attention, especially in order to

6.動詞不及物B1
釋義

注意

小心留意以避免危險

Used to describe the action of paying careful attention, especially in order to avoid danger or check a situation before acting.

例句

Tunde looked both ways before he crossed the busy road.

Tunde 過馬路前先注意了左右來車。

looked both ways — common safety expression

The teacher told the class to look before opening the lab door.

老師告訴學生們打開實驗室門前要先看清楚。

imperative: look before [doing something]

同義詞
  • watched

    implies continuous attention over time; 'looked' is more about a single moment of checking

  • checked

    means looked with the specific purpose of verifying something

文法句型

looked + question word (where/who/what)

Look! — imperative warning

用法筆記

The warning sense is most common in the imperative (Look! / Look out!). In past tense, it describes someone who was being cautious. Distinguish from sense 2 (SEE), where the focus is on directing the eyes toward something; here the focus is on avoiding risk.

常見錯誤

❌Look the step!
✅Watch the step!' or 'Look at the step!
💡When warning about a hazard, use 'watch', not 'look' alone, or use 'look at'.

7. To intend or hope to do something in the future; to have a particular goal or pl

7.動詞不及物C2
釋義

打算

計畫或期望做某事

To intend or hope to do something in the future; to have a particular goal or plan that you expect to achieve.

例句

Niran looked to finish his degree by the end of next year.

Niran 打算在明年年底前完成學位。

looked to + infinitive — expressing intention

The company looked to expand its business into markets across Asia.

那家公司打算將業務擴展到亞洲各市場。

同義詞
  • hoped to

    emphasises desire and optimism; 'looked to' also implies planning

  • intended to

    more direct about the plan; less aspirational

  • aimed to

    suggests a specific target or goal

文法句型

looked + to + infinitive

用法筆記

Followed by 'to' + infinitive. This is a formal or literary construction. In everyday conversation, 'planned to', 'hoped to', or 'intended to' are more common. Distinguish from sense 3 (SEARCH): 'looked for a job' (tried to find) vs 'looked to find a job' (intended/hoped).

常見錯誤

❌I looked to find my keys all morning.' (if meaning 'searched for')
✅I looked for my keys all morning.
💡'Looked to' means 'intended to', not 'searched for'.