"peer about" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 仔细环顾
• 四处张望

Definition

仔细地环顾四周，通常是因为好奇或在寻找某样东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Peer about” 比较正式或书面化，表示仔细、怀疑或好奇地观察四周。常见于书籍或叙述中，平时对话不常用。常和地点搭配，如 'peer about the room'。

Examples

He peered about the dark room, looking for the light switch.

他**仔细环顾**黑暗的房间，寻找电灯开关。

She peered about the garden to spot her missing cat.

她**仔细环顾**花园，想找到她丢失的猫。

I peered about the hallway before entering the classroom.

我在进入教室前**仔细环顾**了走廊。

He paused to peer about before stepping out onto the quiet street.

他在走到安静的街道前先**仔细环顾**了一下。

Tourists often peer about nervously in busy cities, unsure of where to go.

游客在繁忙的城市常常**紧张地四处张望**，不知道该去哪。

She peered about in the shadows, trying to spot whoever made the noise.

她在阴影中**仔细环顾**，试图找出发出声响的人。