On the lookout Meaning in English
expression
AHN-thuh-LOO-kowt
ON-thuh-LOO-kowt
释义
If you are "on the lookout" for something, you are paying attention and watching carefully to notice it or protect against it.
用法与细微差别
Semi-formal; used for being alert to opportunities, dangers, or people. Often goes with 'for' ('on the lookout for jobs'). Not the same as 'look out!' (warning).
Spanish: en alerta - atento - vigilandoPortuguese (BR): de olho - atento(a) - em alertaPortuguese (PT): de olho - atento(a) - em alertaChinese (Simplified): 警惕 - 留意Chinese (Traditional): 警惕 - 留意Hindi: चौकस - सतर्कArabic: في حالة ترقب - متيقظBengali: সতর্ক নজরে থাকা - খেয়াল রাখাRussian: настороже - быть внимательнымJapanese: 警戒している - 注意しているVietnamese: cảnh giác - để ýKorean: 경계하다 - 주의하다Turkish: tetikte olmak - dikkatli olmakUrdu: چوکس رہنا - نظر رکھناIndonesian: waspada - memperhatikan
例句
The police are on the lookout for the missing dog.
basic
Be on the lookout for cars when you cross the road.
basic
She is always on the lookout for new books to read.
basic
I'm on the lookout for a good deal on a laptop this week.
natural
If you’re on the lookout for trouble, you’ll probably find it.
natural
Parents are always on the lookout to keep their kids safe.
natural