rubber-necking

• 指驾驶员因好奇而减速或停车，观看事故或有趣景象的行为。也泛指好奇地围观、看热闹。

A noun referring to the act of driving slowly or stopping to stare at something, often an accident or scene of interest, out of curiosity.

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1. Sightseeing or exploringB2informal

   The act of traveling around to look at interesting places or sights.

   观光游览

   • We spent the afternoon rubber-necking around the old town.
   • Tourists were rubber-necking at the famous landmarks.
   • He enjoys rubber-necking through historic neighborhoods.

   同义词exploringgapingsightseeingtourism

2. Staring at accidents or incidentsB2informal

   The act of slowing down or turning one's head to stare at an accident or unusual event, often causing traffic delays.

   看热闹

   • The traffic jam was caused by rubber-necking at the crash site.
   • Police warned drivers against rubber-necking at the scene.
   • Rubber-necking often leads to secondary accidents.

   同义词gapingstaring