to look back
[phrase form: look]
01
回顾, 回忆
to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions
Intransitive: to look back on events or experiences | to look back at events or experiences
例子
He looked back on his childhood with fondness and nostalgia.
他带着喜爱和怀旧之情回顾了他的童年。
She looked back on her life with regret, wishing she had made different choices.
她带着遗憾回顾了自己的生活，希望自己做出了不同的选择。
02
回头看, 转身
to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
Intransitive
例子
When I looked back, I saw David walking towards me.
当我回头看时，我看到大卫朝我走来。
She looked back to make sure no one was following her.
她回头看以确保没有人跟着她。
03
回顾, 复习
to revisit written material for the purpose of recalling or reviewing its content
Intransitive: to look back at written material | to look back on written material
例子
The student looked back at their notes before starting to work on their essay.
学生在开始写论文之前回顾了他们的笔记。
The scientist looked back at their lab notes to double-check their experimental procedures.
科学家回顾了他们的实验室笔记，以再次检查他们的实验程序。
to not look back
01
to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/62349/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
Idiom例子
After launching her startup, she did n't look back.
Once he changed careers, he did n't look back.
02
to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47230/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
Idiom例子
After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city, he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future.
She decided to end her toxic relationship and never looked back, choosing to build a better life for herself.
