Meaning
1. 基本用法：
“You look” 后面通常接形容词，用于描述某人的外貌、情绪或健康状况。例如：
- “You look tired.” 意思是“你看起来很累。”
- “You look happy.” 意思是“你看起来很开心。”
2. 接名词：
“You look” 后面有时也可以接名词，通常需要加上“like”，以表示某人看起来像什么。例如：
- “You look like a movie star.” 意思是“你看起来像个电影明星。”
- “You look like you need a break.” 意思是“你看起来需要休息一下。”
3. 语境和语气：
使用 “You look” 时，要注意语境和语气。根据不同的场合，它可以是赞美、担忧或简单的陈述。
总之，“You look” 是一个简单但功能强大的表达，可以帮助你在日常交流中更好地描述和理解他人的状态。记住选择合适的形容词或名词，能够使你的表达更为准确和生动。
Today's Sentences
- You look fit.
- You look exhausted.
- You look happy today.
- You look angry right now.
- You look anxious, are you ok?
- Writer's Note
01
You look fit.
Situation 1
I’ve been hitting the gym every week.
You look fit and healthy.
Thanks.
I’m prone to gaining weight, so I try.
我容易发胖，所以我会努力控制。
The effort really paid off.
Situation 2
Do you work out?
Yes, I’m into running and strength training.
You look really fit.
Really?
Thank you for the compliment.
谢谢你的夸奖。
02
You look exhausted.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long day.
You look exhausted.
Maybe you should go home and call it a day.
也许你应该回家，结束今天的工作。
I think I do need some rest.
I’ll see you tomorrow morning.
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
Why?
You look exhausted.
I’ve been running errands all day.
I must look really messy and tired.
我一定看起来很乱很累。
03
You look happy today.
Situation 1
You look happy today.
Do I?
Are you feeling better after the breakup?
Much better.
I’m definitely in a better place.
我绝对处于一个更好的状态。
Situation 2
There’s something different about you.
Really?
I wonder what it is.
我想知道那是什么。
I think it’s because you look happy today.
I do feel like I’m having a really good day.
Maybe that’s why I look happy.
也许这就是我看起来开心的原因。
04
You look angry right now.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
Why?
You look angry right now.
I’m angry about this project at work but I’ll be ok.
Situation 2
You look angry right now.
Really?
I’m not angry at all.
我一点也不生气。
You’ve got frown lines between your eyebrows.
I had no idea!
I was just focusing on my computer screen.
我只是在专注于我的电脑屏幕。
05
You look anxious, are you ok?
Situation 1
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m just waiting for an important email.
From who?
From who?
The employer that I had an interview with, they said they would email me if I got the job.
Situation 2
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m actually not feeling very well.
Maybe you should lay down.
Thanks.
I’ll rest here for a bit.
我在这里休息一会儿。
Writer's Note
Action Verb vs. Non-Action Verb
Action verbs are what most people think of when they are asked to list some verbs. These kinds of verbs are also known as dynamic verbs. Most of the verbs we use are action verbs.
- Jump
- Dance
- Talk
- Laugh
- Sleep
- Open
- Swim
- Yell
Non-action verbs are also known as stative verbs. Instead of telling us what someone is doing, these verbs tell us about the subject’s feelings, opinions, senses, and state of being.
- Think
- Know
- Want
- Need
- Believe
- Imagine
- Expect
- See
Non-action verb + Adjective
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. The structure often looks like this "You look + [adjective / noun / like-clause]." Let's look at some more examples together!
Examples
- You look stunning! What a beautiful black dress.
- He looks arrogant. I can't stand his demeanor.
- She looks impressed. I think the presentation is going to end on a good note.
- They look enraged. I want to avoid this crowd.
- We look awesome! Let's wear these outfits more often!
