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词组 look for
释义
Idiom
look forlook for (something)
to expect something.
We're looking for snow in the Great Lakes on Tuesday.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of look for something (= to search for something)

Phr V
look for
looks, looking, looked
look for sth/sb
to try to find something or someone, either because you have lost them or because you need them
Have you seen my gloves? I've been looking for them all week.I was looking for Andy. Do you know where he is?How long have you been looking for a job?
look for sth
if you are looking for a solution to a problem, you are trying to decide what that solution is
Both governments are looking for a peaceful solution to the crisis.
phraselook for1. look for sb/sth to try to find someone or something, for example because you need them or have lost them: He said he was looking for a place to stay for a few weeks. Karen went back to look for her husband, but he was nowhere to be seen. Scientists believe they have finally found the answer they've been looking for.the police are looking for sb (=they are trying find someone who may have been involved in a crime) The police are looking for a man in his early twenties, who was seen running away from the scene of the crime.2. be looking for sb be trying to find a particular kind of person for a job: I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone with more experience. SIMILAR TO: search for, seek formal

look for (someone or something)

1. To search for someone or something. I'm looking for my sister—have you seen her? The neighbors are out looking for their dog yet again.
2. To pursue or seek something. Gerry has been looking for love in all the wrong places. Once he started saying all those harsh things, I knew he was just looking for a fight.
3. To anticipate or await something. Look for my card—I put it in the mail yesterday.

look for someone or something

to seek someone or something. I am looking for Mr. William Wilson. Do you know where he lives? I am looking for the address of Bill Wilson.

look for

1. Search for; also, seek out. For example, A search party was sent to look for the lost fliers, or Those kids are just looking for trouble. [Late 1500s]
2. Expect, anticipate, as in Look for a change of weather in March. [Early 1500s]

look for

v.
1. To search for something or someone; seek something or someone: I was late because I was looking for my keys.
2. To hope for or expect something: Look for a change of weather in March.
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