look
look
lʊk
look
British pronunciation
/lʊk/

Definizione e significato di "look"in inglese

to look
01

vedere

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see
Intransitive: to look somewhere
to look definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He looked at his watch to check the time.
Guardò il suo orologio per controllare l'ora.
I looked out the window and saw the sunset.
Ho guardato fuori dalla finestra e ho visto il tramonto.
1.1

esprimere, manifestare

to convey something by one's facial expression
Transitive: to look an attitude or sentiment at sb/sth
example
Esempi
Sarah looked her confusion at the complex equation.
Sarah mostrò la sua confusione di fronte all'equazione complessa.
She looked a question at her friend when he suggested they take a shortcut through the woods.
Lei lanciò un'occhiata interrogativa al suo amico quando lui suggerì di prendere una scorciatoia attraverso il bosco.
1.2

guardare

to search for something or someone
Transitive: to look for sb/sth
to look definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Are you looking for something specific at the store?
Stai cercando qualcosa di specifico nel negozio?
I looked everywhere for my keys but could n't find them.
Ho cercato dappertutto le mie chiavi ma non le ho trovate.
1.3

affacciarsi, guardare verso

to face or have a view in a specific direction
Intransitive: to look to a direction
example
Esempi
The balcony looks out towards the ocean.
Il balcone si affaccia sull'oceano.
The mountain peak looks down on the valley below.
La cima della montagna guarda la valle sottostante.
1.4

guardare, osservare

to pay attention to someone or something by turning one's eyes toward them
Intransitive: to look somewhere
to look definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He was in a hurry and did n't look at the map, so he got lost.
Aveva fretta e non guardò la mappa, quindi si perse.
Look at me when I'm talking to you.
Guardami quando ti parlo.
02

sembrare

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression
Linking Verb: to look [adj]
to look definition and meaning
example
Esempi
What does your new car look like?
Come sembra la tua macchina nuova?
The boss looked pleased with the team's performance.
Il capo sembrava soddisfatto della performance della squadra.
2.1

sembrare

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case
example
Esempi
It looks as though she's going to be late for the appointment.
Sembra che arriverà in ritardo all'appuntamento.
It looks like it's going to rain today.
Sembra che oggi pioverà.
03

guardare, considerare

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular manner
Transitive: to look at sb/sth in a specific manner
example
Esempi
She looks at challenges as opportunities for growth.
Lei guarda alle sfide come opportunità di crescita.
We look at our mistakes as valuable lessons.
Consideriamo i nostri errori come lezioni preziose.
04

contare, aspettarsi

to expect or rely on something happening or someone doing something
example
Esempi
Instead of always looking at short-term solutions, we should think long-term.
Invece di contare sempre su soluzioni a breve termine, dovremmo pensare a lungo termine.
He is looking to make a big change in his career.
Lui cerca di fare un grande cambiamento nella sua carriera.
01

Guarda, Senti

used to draw attention to something, alert someone to a situation, or emphasize a point
look definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Look, there's a shooting star!
Guarda, c'è una stella cadente!
Look, I found your missing keys on the kitchen counter.
Guarda, ho trovato le tue chiavi perdute sul piano della cucina.
01

sguardo, espressione

a particular expression on someone's face or the impression that someone or something creates in the eyes of others
example
Esempi
She gave him a stern look to indicate her disapproval.
Gli ha lanciato un sguardo severo per indicare la sua disapprovazione.
His look of surprise was evident when he saw the unexpected guest.
Il suo sguardo di sorpresa era evidente quando ha visto l'ospite inaspettato.
02

occhiata

the general appearance of a person's face or body
example
Esempi
She admired his rugged look, appreciating his strong jawline and piercing eyes.
Ammirava il suo aspetto robusto, apprezzando la sua mascella forte e gli occhi penetranti.
Her look of elegance was enhanced by her graceful posture and stylish attire.
Il suo aspetto di eleganza era esaltato dalla sua postura aggraziata e dal suo abbigliamento elegante.
03

l'atmosfera, l'ambiente

the overall atmosphere or vibe of a place or situation and the emotional or psychological impact it has on people
example
Esempi
The cozy café had a warm and inviting look that made everyone feel at home.
Il caffè accogliente aveva un aspetto caldo e invitante che faceva sentire tutti come a casa.
The abandoned house gave off a spooky look that sent shivers down their spines.
La casa abbandonata emanava un aspetto spettrale che faceva venire i brividi.
04

sguardo, occhiata

the act of directing one's eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
example
Esempi
She gave him a quick look to see if he was paying attention.
Gli diede una occhiata veloce per vedere se stava prestando attenzione.
He took a long look at the painting, trying to understand its meaning.
Diede un lungo sguardo al dipinto, cercando di capirne il significato.
05

sguardo, esame

the act of carefully examining or considering something
example
Esempi
The article gives a deep look into the problem of pollution.
L'articolo offre una visione approfondita del problema dell'inquinamento.
His research provides a fresh look at the topic of climate change.
La sua ricerca offre una visione fresca sul tema del cambiamento climatico.
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