gawk
用法要点
句型搭配
作为动词时,常与介词 at 连用,表示凝视的对象;作为名词时,多用于描述人的特征或行为。
介词用法
动词形式后接 at 表示凝视的目标,如 gawk at someone;也可与 around 连用表示四处张望。
语域说明
gawk 属于非正式用语,多用于口语或轻松语境,正式场合建议使用 stare 或 gaze 等词。
基础例句
Don't just stand there and gawk at the accident; call for help!
别光站在那里呆呆地看着事故,快打电话求助!
He felt like a total gawk when he tripped in front of everyone.
他在大家面前绊倒时,感觉自己像个十足的笨蛋。
The tourists gawked at the tall skyscraper, taking pictures nonstop.
游客们痴呆地望着那座高楼,不停地拍照。
高级例句
In psychological studies, subjects who gawk excessively may exhibit social anxiety traits.
在心理学研究中,过度痴呆凝视的受试者可能表现出社交焦虑特征。
During the business presentation, avoid gawking at your phone as it appears unprofessional.
在商务演示期间,避免痴呆地盯着手机,因为这显得不专业。
The researcher noted that prolonged gawking can be misinterpreted as aggression in certain cultures.
研究人员指出,在某些文化中,长时间的痴呆凝视可能被误解为攻击性行为。
高频搭配
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常见错误
gawk 作为动词时是不及物动词,必须与介词 at 连用才能接宾语,表示凝视的对象。
gawk 作为名词时本身指人,不需要再加 person,直接说 a gawk 即可,类似 idiot 的用法。
近义词辨析
stare
stare 指长时间固定地看,可能带有意图或情绪,而 gawk 更强调痴呆、笨拙或好奇地凝视,常含贬义。
He stared at the problem thoughtfully. (深思) vs. He gawked at the strange machine. (痴呆好奇)
gape
gape 通常指因惊讶或敬畏而张大嘴凝视,而 gawk 更侧重笨拙或愚蠢地看,不一定涉及张嘴动作。
She gaped at the majestic waterfall. (敬畏) vs. He gawked at the celebrity like a fanboy. (笨拙崇拜)