Definition von look 1 im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
If you are looking for something such as the solution to a problem or a new method, you want it and are trying to obtain it or think of it. The working group will be looking for practical solutions to the problems faced by doctors = seek
If you look at a book, newspaper, or magazine, you read it fairly quickly or read part of it. You've just got to look at the last bit of Act Three. Look is also a noun. A quick look at Monday's British newspapers shows that there's plenty of interest in foreign news
If you say or shout `look out!' to someone, you are warning them that they are in danger. `Look out!' somebody shouted, as the truck started to roll toward the sea
If you look in a particular direction, you direct your eyes in that direction, especially so that you can see what is there or see what something is like. I looked down the hallway to room number nine She turned to look at him He looked away, apparently enraged If you look, you'll see what was a lake. Look is also a noun. Lucille took a last look in the mirror Assisi has a couple of churches that are worth a look if you have time
If you look at a person, situation, or subject from a particular point of view, you judge them or consider them from that point of view. Brian had learned to look at her with new respect It depends how you look at it
You say look when you want someone to pay attention to you because you are going to say something important. Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it Now, look, here is how things stand
If you are looking to do something, you are aiming to do it. We're not looking to make a fortune
If you look at someone in a particular way, you look at them with your expression showing what you are feeling or thinking. She looked at him earnestly. `You don't mind?' Look is also a noun. He gave her a blank look, as if he had no idea who she was Sally spun round, a feigned look of surprise on her face
If something such as a building or window looks somewhere, it has a view of a particular place. The castle looks over private parkland Look out means the same as look. We sit on the terrace, which looks out on the sea
You can use look to draw attention to a particular situation, person, or thing, for example because you find it very surprising, significant, or annoying. Hey, look at the time! We'll talk about it tonight. All right? Look what a mess you've made of your life
If you look for something, for example something that you have lost, you try to find it. I'm looking for a child. I believe your husband can help me find her I had gone to Maine looking for a place to work I looked everywhere for ideas Have you looked on the piano? Look is also a noun. Go and have another look
If you look at a subject, problem, or situation, you think about it or study it, so that you know all about it and can perhaps consider what should be done in relation to it. Next term we'll be looking at the Second World War period He visited Florida a few years ago looking at the potential of the area to stage a big match. = examine, consider Look is also a noun. A close look at the statistics reveals a troubling picture
If someone, especially an expert, looks at something, they examine it, and then deal with it or say how it should be dealt with. Can you look at my back? I think something's wrong. Look is also a noun. The car has not been running very well and a mechanic had to come over to have a look at it