Peer at Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To look at something or someone carefully or with difficulty, often by narrowing your eyes.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Slightly formal or literary. Used when someone is trying to see something more clearly or struggling to see it (e.g., it's distant, unclear, or in the dark). Often confused with 'stare' (which is more direct and intense) or 'glance' (which is quick). Common with 'through glasses', 'into the distance', etc.
جمل نموذجية
He peered at the tiny writing on the label.
basic
She peered at the computer screen in the dark room.
basic
The boy peered at the bird through his binoculars.
basic
I had to peer at the map to find the tiny street name.
natural
He was peering at the clock because he forgot his glasses again.
natural
Everyone at the back of the room was peering at the board, trying to read the teacher's handwriting.
natural