look on
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'look' comes from Middle English 'loken', meaning 'to look, see, or gaze'. 'On' indicates the target or object of the action.
مثال
- We looked on as the fireworks lit up the sky.
- He just looked on while his friends got into a fight.
- She stood by and looked on as the situation unfolded.
ترکیبهای رایج
Look on something Look on as Look on with interest Look on with amusement
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- observe with attention “They watched as the murderer was executed” “Somebody ----s” “Somebody ----s something (for: watch)”
- look on as or consider “she looked on this affair as a joke” “He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician” “He is reputed to be intelligent” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody”
مترادفها
1. Be a spectator.
2. Regard, esteem.
3. Consider, view, conceive of, think.