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1. Some commonly used phrasal verbs with Look
1.1 Look after
Look after someone/something: to take care of or be in charge of someone or something (chăm sóc, trông nom ai/ thứ gì đó).
Example: We look after the neighbours' dog while they're away. (We take care of the neighbors' dog when they're not home.)
1.2 Anticipate
Look ahead: to think about what will happen in the future and plan for these event (nghĩ về tương lai và lên kế hoạch).
Example: We need to anticipate to decide how to expand our business. (Chúng ta cần nghĩ cách để mở rộng việc kinh doanh trong tương lai.)
1.3 Avert gaze
Look away (from someone or something): To turn one's face away; to avert one's gaze (nhìn đi chỗ khác).
Example: Jack averted his gaze when I asked him if he had taken the money. (Jack quay mặt đi khi tôi hỏi anh ta có lấy số tiền hay không.)
1.4 Reflect on
Look back on: to think about something that happened in the past (nghĩ lại chuyện trong quá khứ).
Example: It wasn't such a bad experience when she reflects on it. (Đó cũng không hẳn là một trải nghiệm tồi tệ khi cô ấy nghĩ lại.)
1.5 Disdain
Look down on: to feel that someone is less important than you or does not deserve respect (coi thường người khác).
Example: Luna thinks we disdain her because she doesn't have a job. (Luna nghĩ chúng tôi khinh thường cô ấy vì cô ấy không có việc làm.)
1.6 Seek
Look for: to search for (tìm kiếm).
Ví dụ: I’ve searched everywhere for this book. (Tôi đã tìm kiếm cuốn sách này ở mọi nơi.)
1.7 Anticipate
Look forward to something: to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen (háo hức trông đợi điều gì đó).
Ví dụ:
She eagerly awaited seeing her friends again. (Cô ấy hân hoan đợi được gặp lại những người bạn của mình.)
I'm not eagerly awaiting the trip this year. (Tôi không đặc biệt mong chờ chuyến đi trong năm nay.)
1.8 Gaze at
Look in: to visit a person for a short time, usually when you are on your way somewhere else (tiện đường đến thăm).
Ví dụ: I contemplated the idea of gazing at Judy on my way to the shops. (Tôi nghĩ mình có thể nhìn chăm chú vào Judy trên đường đến cửa tiệm.)
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1.9 Probe into
Look into something: to examine the facts about a problem or situation (xem xét).
Ví dụ: We're delving into considering a new car. (Chúng tôi đang khám phá xem xét việc mua một cái xe mới.)
1.10 Watch over
Look on: to watch something happen but not become involved in it (quan sát).
Ví dụ: A large crowd watched over as the band played. (Đám đông đứng trông nhìn khi ban nhạc biểu diễn.)
Look on/upon someone/something: to consider or think of someone or something in a stated way.
Ví dụ: We regarded her as a daughter. (Chúng tôi coi cô ấy như con gái.)
1.11 Watch out
Look out: to watch what is happening and be careful (cẩn thận xem xét).
Ví dụ: Please be cautious when you’re crossing streets. (Xin hãy cẩn thận khi bạn băng qua đường.)
Look something out: to search for and find something (tìm thứ gì đó).
For example: I'll seek out that recipe I mentioned and forward it to you. (I'll find the formula mentioned and send it to you.)
1.12 Examine
Look over something: to quickly examine something (xem xét nhanh).
For instance: Could you rapidly examine these figures for me and check if there are any glaring errors? (Could you look over these numbers and see if there are any mistakes to help me?)
1.13 Observe
Look at something: to think about a subject carefully so that you can make a decision about it (suy nghĩ kỹ để đưa ra quyết định).
For example: Management is observing ways to reduce costs. (Management is seeking ways to reduce expenses.)
Look at something: to consider something in a particular way (nhìn nhận).
For instance: If I had children, I might have viewed things differently. (If I had kids, maybe I would see things differently.)
Look at something: to read something in order to check it or form an opinion about it (đọc để kiểm tra hoặc nhận xét).
For example: Could you examine my essay, please? (Could you take a look at my essay, please?)
If someone, usually an expert, looks at something, they examine it: Khám xét (thường là chuyên gia).
For example: Did you have the doctor examine your knee? (Did you have the doctor check your knee?)
1.14 Peruse
Look through something: to read something quickly (đọc lướt).
For instance: I've perused some product catalogs. (I've looked through some product catalogs.)
1.15 Admire from Below
Look up to someone: to admire and respect someone (tôn trọng và ngưỡng mộ ai đó).
Example: John'd always admired his father from below. (John luôn ngưỡng mộ cha anh ấy từ dưới.)
1.16 Search Above
Look up: to become better (trở nên tốt hơn).
Example: She anticipates that things will begin to search above in the upcoming year. (Cô ấy hy vọng mọi thứ sẽ bắt đầu tìm kiếm ở phía trên trong năm mới sắp tới.)
Look something up: to try to find a piece of information by looking in a book or on a computer (cố gắng tìm một mẩu thông tin bằng cách tìm trong sách hoặc trên máy tính).
Example: If you're unaware of the word's meaning, hunt for it in a dictionary. (Nếu bạn không biết nghĩa của từ là gì, hãy tìm kiếm nó trong từ điển.)
Look someone up: to visit someone you have not seen for a long time when you are visiting the place where they live (ghé thăm ai đó).
Example: Find me next time you’re in LA. (Tìm tôi khi bạn đến LA lần sau.)
1.17 Explore
Look around (somewhere/something): to visit a place and look at the things in it. (tham quan nơi nào đó).
Example: We explored the city all afternoon. (Chúng tôi khám phá thành phố suốt buổi chiều.)
2. Exercise applying phrasal verbs with Look
Bài tập 1: Điền vào chỗ trống một giới từ hoặc một trợ từ để hoàn thành cụm động từ với Look.
1. They searched through a few apartments before they focused on this one.
a) at
b) for
c) to
2. A proofreader’s responsibility is to inspect _____ documents for spelling and grammar errors.
a) at
b) into
c) through
3. Whenever you encounter unfamiliar words, you can seek them ____ in a dictionary.
a) up
b) over
c) through
4. I am eagerly awaiting _____ Mai’s reply.
a) to
b) for
c) through
5. Look ____! We are about to collide!
a) at
b) out
c) for
6. Lan expressed her interest in exploring _____ the idea of starting a business.
a) up
b) over
c) into
7. I have agreed to watch _____ Susan’s kids when she is away on a business trip.
a) for
b) after
c) at
8. Cindy is searching _____ a new job to support her family.
a) for
b) at
c) up
Đáp án
1. They looked at a few apartments before they zeroed in on this one.
2. A proofreader’s job is to look through documents for spelling and grammar mistakes.
3. Whenever you come across unfamiliar words, you can look them up in a dictionary.
4. I am looking forward to Mai’s reply.
5. Look out! We are going to crash!
6. Lan said that she would like to look into the possibility of starting a business.
7. I have agreed to look after Susan’s kids when she is away on a business trip.
8. Cindy is looking for a new job to support her family.
Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành câu có các cụm động từ với Look bằng một giới từ phù hợp
1. Henry glanced _____ the magazine quickly.
2. Look ____! There's a bus approaching! It's going to collide with you!
3. Did the doctor examine her leg?
4. Nam glanced _____ from his book when he heard the noise.
5. We were browsing through the shops when we were in London.
6. They are considering meeting their friends.
7. How do you feel when you reminisce about your childhood?
8. John has to watch over his younger sister.
9. Our boss is searching for some employees in his firm.
10. Rosie checks ____ on her child every now and then.
Đáp án
1. through
2. out
3. at
4. up
5. around
6. ahead to
7. backward
8. following
9. onto
10. within
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