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单词 look-see
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Definition of look-see in English:

look-see

noun
informal
  • A brief look or inspection.

    〈非正式〉瞧一眼;查看

    we are just about to take a little look-see around the hotel

    我们正要去旅馆周围看看。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The announcement of a humpback whale sighting meant just a quick step out the door for a look-see.
    • With a little encouragement from Duncan I ditched all attempts to survey and crawled forward for a quick look-see.
    • But he slightly redeemed himself to me, and I may give it a look-see.
    • This self-governing Australian external territory juts out, like a green volcanic periscope that has risen in mid-ocean for a look-see, approximately half way between Australia and New Zealand.
    • Your photos and commentary makes me wish I could just hop on a plane and come over to take a look-see for myself.
    • Some 1,500 people came to have a look-see, buying 95 per cent of the 1,875 lots.
    • Many many thanks to all of you who stopped by to take a look-see.
    • Now, I can't help but wonder if these people have a quick look-see, utter ‘boring’ and move on, or whether they're actually reading anything I bother to blather on about in here.
    • After Saturday brunch, we headed to Nottingham Castle then to the shops for a look-see.
    • Give them a look-see - I think you'll be surprised.
    • The food and beverage stands are being erected, tents are popping up, and the course is getting a final look-see for the weekend's racing.
    • I'd say give this one a look-see but definitely rent before you buy.
    • They shouted, ‘Hello!’ toward the kitchen and when that didn't work, decided to go into the kitchen for a look-see.
    • But, during light sleep, some birds (for example, ducks) will open their eyes for a quick look-see.
    • I saw the lights on so I decided to have a look-see.
    • I dug up something else that might be worth a look-see.
    • He went on, ‘They have a general idea of what you're capable of - enough to make them act preemptively to authorize a look-see.’
    • Come, we'll have a look-see and see what we can find.
    • It's possible he could get a look-see this season, but it's more likely he will get a shot next year.
    • Summer time was a bonanza for the zoo vis-a-vis its gate collections with lots of people braving the heat have a look-see at the animals.
    Synonyms
    glance, observation, view, examination, study, inspection, scan, survey, sight, peep, peek, glimpse, gaze, stare, gape, ogle

Origin

Late 19th century: from, or in imitation of, pidgin English.

Rhymes

booksy

Definition of look-see in US English:

look-see

nounˈlo͝ok ˌsēˈlʊk ˌsi
informal
  • A brief look or inspection.

    〈非正式〉瞧一眼;查看

    we are just about to take a little look-see around the hotel

    我们正要去旅馆周围看看。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • With a little encouragement from Duncan I ditched all attempts to survey and crawled forward for a quick look-see.
    • He went on, ‘They have a general idea of what you're capable of - enough to make them act preemptively to authorize a look-see.’
    • But, during light sleep, some birds (for example, ducks) will open their eyes for a quick look-see.
    • Some 1,500 people came to have a look-see, buying 95 per cent of the 1,875 lots.
    • Many many thanks to all of you who stopped by to take a look-see.
    • The food and beverage stands are being erected, tents are popping up, and the course is getting a final look-see for the weekend's racing.
    • After Saturday brunch, we headed to Nottingham Castle then to the shops for a look-see.
    • Your photos and commentary makes me wish I could just hop on a plane and come over to take a look-see for myself.
    • I saw the lights on so I decided to have a look-see.
    • It's possible he could get a look-see this season, but it's more likely he will get a shot next year.
    • Now, I can't help but wonder if these people have a quick look-see, utter ‘boring’ and move on, or whether they're actually reading anything I bother to blather on about in here.
    • But he slightly redeemed himself to me, and I may give it a look-see.
    • Summer time was a bonanza for the zoo vis-a-vis its gate collections with lots of people braving the heat have a look-see at the animals.
    • Come, we'll have a look-see and see what we can find.
    • This self-governing Australian external territory juts out, like a green volcanic periscope that has risen in mid-ocean for a look-see, approximately half way between Australia and New Zealand.
    • Give them a look-see - I think you'll be surprised.
    • I'd say give this one a look-see but definitely rent before you buy.
    • They shouted, ‘Hello!’ toward the kitchen and when that didn't work, decided to go into the kitchen for a look-see.
    • The announcement of a humpback whale sighting meant just a quick step out the door for a look-see.
    • I dug up something else that might be worth a look-see.
    Synonyms
    glance, observation, view, examination, study, inspection, scan, survey, sight, peep, peek, glimpse, gaze, stare, gape, ogle

Origin

Late 19th century: from, or in imitation of, pidgin English.

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