A1 adjective 中性 #2,913 最常用

stare

/ster/

To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open. This often happens because you are surprised, shocked, or thinking very hard about something.

例句

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1

It is not polite to stare at people you do not know.

It is not polite to look fixedly at people you do not know.

2

The audience members were told not to stare directly at the bright lights.

The audience members were told not to look fixedly at the bright lights.

3

Why are you staring at my shoes? Are they dirty?

Why are you looking so long at my shoes? Are they dirty?

词族

名词
stare
Verb
stare
副词
staringly
形容词
staring
相关
starer
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记忆技巧

The word 'stare' contains the word 'star'. Imagine you are looking at a bright star in the sky for a long time without moving your eyes.

快速测验

The little boy began to ____ at the colorful toys in the window.

正确!

正确答案是: stare

例句

1

It is not polite to stare at people you do not know.

everyday

It is not polite to look fixedly at people you do not know.

2

The audience members were told not to stare directly at the bright lights.

formal

The audience members were told not to look fixedly at the bright lights.

3

Why are you staring at my shoes? Are they dirty?

informal

Why are you looking so long at my shoes? Are they dirty?

4

In this psychology study, subjects were asked to stare at a fixed point.

academic

In this psychology study, subjects were asked to look fixedly at a fixed point.

5

Do not just stare at the problem; try to find a solution.

business

Do not just look fixedly at the problem; try to find a solution.

词族

名词
stare
Verb
stare
副词
staringly
形容词
staring
相关
starer

常见搭配

stare at to look at something for a long time
blank stare a look with no expression or understanding
stare into space to look at nothing while thinking deeply
long stare a look that lasts for a long duration
cold stare an unfriendly or angry way of looking

常用短语

stare someone in the face

to be very obvious or easy to see

stare down

to look at someone until they feel uncomfortable and look away

stare blankly

to look at someone without showing any emotion

容易混淆的词

stare vs glance

A glance is a very quick, short look, whereas a stare is a long, fixed look.

stare vs gaze

A gaze is usually a steady look of admiration or thought, while a stare can be rude or surprised.

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使用说明

The verb 'stare' is almost always followed by the preposition 'at'. It is generally considered impolite to stare at people in social situations.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'stare someone' instead of 'stare at someone'. Always remember to include the preposition 'at'.

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记忆技巧

The word 'stare' contains the word 'star'. Imagine you are looking at a bright star in the sky for a long time without moving your eyes.

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词源

From the Old English 'starian', which means to look fixedly or to be stiff.

语法模式

Subject + stare + at + object (e.g., I stared at the cat). Stare is a regular verb; past tense and past participle are 'stared'. Can be used as a noun: 'He gave me a long stare'.
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文化背景

In many cultures, especially in the US and UK, staring at strangers is considered rude or aggressive, though eye contact norms vary globally.

快速测验

The little boy began to ____ at the colorful toys in the window.

正确!

正确答案是: stare

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