look around; hesitate; look after
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to look forward and backward; to look around; to hesitate
literaryLiterary usage indicating hesitation or cautious observation. Often used in the phrase 瞻前顾后.
He paced back and forth at the courtyard gate, looking around hesitantly, reluctant to leave for a long time.
Looking all around to confirm that no one was following him, he then continued on his way.
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He always thinks too much and looks in all directions when doing things, making it difficult to decide.
verb
to look after; to take care of; to attend to
literaryLiterary or formal usage for caring for someone or something. Less common than 照顾 in modern speech.
He was traveling abroad, so he asked his neighbors to look after the elderly and children in his family on his behalf.
This steward diligently looked after his master's property.
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Parents are advanced in years, so children should frequently look after them.