lookout

• 名词，指受雇观察预期事件的人，也指视野开阔的高处岗位或建筑，或观察这一行为本身。

A noun referring to a person employed to keep watch for an anticipated event, an elevated post or structure affording a wide view, or the act of looking out.

1. Person keeping watchB1formal

   A person who is employed or assigned to watch for something, such as danger or an expected event.

   瞭望员

   • The lookout spotted the enemy ship from the crow's nest.
   • We posted a lookout at the entrance to warn us of any approaching vehicles.
   • The thieves had a lookout stationed outside the bank.

   同义词guardobserverpicketsentinelsentryspotterwatchman

2. Elevated observation postB1formal

   A high place that provides a wide view of the surrounding area, used for watching or guarding.

   瞭望台

   • The fire lookout on the mountain offers a panoramic view of the forest.
   • Soldiers built a lookout on the hill to monitor the valley below.
   • From the lookout, you can see the entire coastline.

   同义词belvedereobservation postoutlookvantage pointviewpointwatchtower

3. Observation structureB1formal

   A structure, such as a tower or platform, designed to provide a wide view of its surroundings.

   瞭望台

   • The park has a wooden lookout that tourists can climb for a better view.
   • The old stone lookout has been a landmark for decades.
   • They built a new lookout at the edge of the canyon.

   同义词observation postobservation toweroverlookvantage pointwatchtower

4. Act of watchingB2formal

   The action or activity of keeping watch or being alert for something.

   守望

   • The guard was on the lookout for any suspicious activity.
   • Keep a sharp lookout for deer crossing the road.
   • The hikers maintained a constant lookout for trail markers.

   同义词alertnessguardmonitoringobservationsurveillancevigilwatchwatchfulness