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• 动词短语，指在词典、资料等参考来源中查找信息；也指情况好转、改善。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of searching for information in a reference source, or to improve a situation.

不可数 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Search for informationformal

   To try to find information in a book, on a computer, or in a reference source.

   查找信息

   • I looked up the word in the dictionary.
   • She looked up the train schedule online.
   • He looked up the recipe on his phone.

   同义词consultdig upfindreferenceresearchsearchseek

2. Improve or become betterinformal

   To become better or more positive, especially after a difficult period.

   好转

   • Things are finally looking up for the company.
   • After a rough start, his luck began to look up.
   • The weather is looking up for our picnic tomorrow.

   同义词brightencome alongimproveperk uppick uprallyrecoverturn around

3. Visit someoneinformal

   To go and see someone, especially when you are in the area.

   拜访

   • I'll look you up when I'm in town next week.
   • She looked up her old friend during her trip.
   • He promised to look up his relatives in Chicago.

   同义词call onseevisit

基本动词look