LECTURE 112 基本动词 LOOK 3

LECTURE 112 基本动词 LOOK 3

词组讲解

1. look 〔check〕 in on sb. or sth. / look 〔check〕 in *** 顺道拜访，顺便看望

解 短语动词；词义溯源：进入［里面（in）］看

例 Each morning after breakfast, the nurses move the elderly patients into the so-called “entertainment room” where they are left to care for themselves until lunch. Nobody looks in on them because the staff of five nurses and four orderlies are busy cleaning the rooms and changing bed linens.

2. look 〔see, check〕 into sth. *** 调查

解 短语动词；词义溯源：深入［到里面（into）］看某物

例 Government officials have ordered the local police to look into the operations of“KTV rooms,” following reports of illicit activities taking place in the darkened rooms. “KTV rooms” have done a land office business for several years. Many people believe they do so well because they provide a place for young people to engage in illicit behavior.

3. look like a million dollars 〔bucks〕 ** 显得容光焕发，看起来很吸引人

解 习语；词义溯源：看起来［像一百万（like a million dollars）］

例 Did you see Hank on the TV game show Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night? I couldn't believe it was him. They must have put a lot of make-up on his face because he looked like a million dollars—and you know he's actually the ugliest guy in the whole world!

4. look like the cat that 〔who〕 swallowed the canary ** 看起来得意洋洋的样子，自鸣得意，踌躇满志

解 习语；词义溯源：看起来像［吞了金丝雀（swallowed the canary）］一样

例 Gino came out of that argument looking like the cat who swallowed the canary. I think he actually enjoys quarrels!

5. look on / look on at sth. *** 旁观，观看

解 短语动词；词义溯源：［向着（at）］某物［向上（up）］看

例 All-Star quarterback Vince will be forced to look on for the rest of the season as an injury to his left leg is going to require immediate surgery. “I've got to come to grips with it,” said Vince when asked about his fate.

巩固练习

(A) look in on

(B) looking into

(C) look like a million dollars

(D) looking like the cat that swallowed the canary

(E) look on

1. A: Honey, while you're in New York do you think you could make a short visit to my aunt's house just to see how she is doing? B: I'd be happy to ______ her. Put her address and number in my diary.

2. A: Mr. Hendrickson is ______ your missing salary. He's asked us to give him ten days to find out and examine the facts of your case. B: Why should I give the company ten more days?! I've already waited a year and a half. Well, okay—if you think it's okay. He's got ten days to ascertain and evaluate the facts, then I want my money! Keep me posted .

3. A: I don't know about your son, but my son comes home with a look of satisfaction, accomplishment and pride after a successful basketball game. B: Oh yes, my son comes home ______ too. And when he's lost a game, he looks like a drowned mouse!

4. A: You just stood there watching but not doing anything to help! B: What else could I do? The firemen were already doing everything. All I could do was ______ and pray for your house. Come to think of it , I did try to help but a fireman told me to keep my distance .

5. A: Wow!Look at you!Wow!The boys are all going to do a double take when they see you in that dress, Lisa. You ______. B: Oh come on , give me a break . I don't look that good, do I? A: You do!You look very impressive indeed.

■ ANSWER

1. (A)

2. (B)

3. (D)

4. (E)

5. (C)

参考译文

I. 1. 每天吃完早饭后，护士们会把年纪较大的病人推进所谓的“娱乐室”，让他们自己照顾自己，一直到午饭时间。没有人过去看望他们，因为五位护士和四位护工一直忙着打扫房间，更换床单和枕套。

2. 继多方报道披露“KTV包间”内发生的违法活动后，政府官员开始命令当地警方对“KTV包间”的运营进行调查。多年来“KTV包间”一直生意火爆。许多人认为他们的生意之所以火爆，是因为他们为年轻人提供了一个进行违法活动的场所。

3. 你有没有在周二晚上的电视游戏竞赛节目《幸运大转轮》里看到汉克？真不敢相信竟然是他。他们一定在他脸上化了很浓的妆，因为他看起来精神极了，但是你知道的，他其实是这个世界上最丑的人！

4. 吉诺吵完架后看起来很得意。我想他还真是喜欢吵架！

5. 在本赛季剩下的比赛中，全明星四分卫文斯将不得不从旁观赛，因为他的左腿受伤了，需要马上动手术。当被问及以后的打算时，文斯表示：“我会认真处理的。”

II. 1. A：亲爱的，你在纽约的时候，能否顺便看望一下我姑姑，看看她最近怎么样？B：我当然很高兴去顺便看望她。把她的地址和电话写在我的日记本里吧。

2. A：亨德里克森先生正在调查你丢失的工资。他让我们给他十天时间来调查和查找这件事的真相。B：我为什么要再给公司十天时间？！我都等了一年半了。不过，如果你觉得可以的话，那好吧。再给他十天时间调查和评估那些证据，我只要我的钱！有消息随时通知我。

3. A：我不知道你儿子怎么样，反正我儿子打赢篮球比赛回家的时候，脸上洋溢着满足、成功和骄傲的表情。B：哦，是的，我儿子回来时也是得意洋洋的。而输掉比赛的时候，他就像一只落水的老鼠一样狼狈不堪。

4. A：你只是站在那儿看，也不帮帮忙！ B：我能做什么？消防员把事情都做完了。我能做的就是在一旁看着，为你的房子祈祷。细想一下，我确实试着帮忙来着，但是消防员让我保持距离。

5. A：哇！看看！哇！莉萨，男孩子们看到你穿这件衣服，肯定会惊讶得多看你一眼的。你看起来太吸引人了。B：哦，得了吧，别逗我了。我看起来并没那么好看，是不是？A：好看！你看起来真的非常漂亮。