glance
/ɡlɑːns/ · /ɡlæns/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1887 in the learning path
瞥一眼；匆匆看
Definitions
v. To look at someone or something very briefly.
瞥一眼；匆匆看
n. A quick, brief look at someone or something.
一瞥；匆匆一看
Example
She glanced out of the window before opening the door.
她开门前往窗外瞥了一眼。
Commuters often glance at their phones while walking, which can reduce their awareness of nearby traffic.
通勤者常在走路时瞥看手机，这可能降低他们对周围交通状况的警觉性。
Collocations
- glance at
- take a glance
- at first glance
- exchange glances
Usage tip
glance at是短暂一瞥；stare at是盯着看。
FAQ
- What does glance mean?
- To look at someone or something very briefly. A quick, brief look at someone or something.
- How is glance pronounced?
- UK /ɡlɑːns/, US /ɡlæns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
