rubbernecker
rubbernecker — noun
- rubberneckersingular
- rubberneckersplural
1. a driver who slows down to stare at an accident or other unusual sight on the ro
a driver who slows down to stare at an accident or other unusual sight on the road, often holding up traffic behind
Tunde slowed down to stare at the wrecked car, becoming another rubbernecker on the highway.
subject + becomes another rubbernecker + context phrase
The police waved at the rubberneckers to keep moving so the ambulance could get through.
A long line of rubberneckers caused a traffic jam that lasted over an hour.
Mateo called his wife a rubbernecker for craning her neck to see every roadside commotion.
用法筆記
Often carries a disapproving tone because the driver's curiosity causes delays or blocks emergency vehicles.
常見錯誤
rubbernecker — verb
- rubberneckerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rubberneckers3rd person singular
- rubberneckering-ing form
- rubberneckeredpast simple
1. to stare at something in an overly curious or foolish way, often by turning or s
to stare at something in an overly curious or foolish way, often by turning or stretching one's neck to get a better view
Hiro rubbernecked at the street performer and nearly walked into a lamppost.
rubbernecked at + [attraction] + nearly [accident from distraction]
The tourists rubbernecked at the celebrity eating lunch in a small cafe.
Arjun told his little sister to stop rubbernecking at the neighbours' argument.
Sana rubbernecked at the crash site while police signalled for traffic to move on.
文法句型
rubberneck + at + noun phrase
rubberneck + out of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Describes behaviour that is mildly disapproved of — the person is staring at something they should not be concerned with, often in a way that seems rude or foolish.
常見錯誤
2. to travel around and visit interesting or famous places as a tourist, especially
to travel around and visit interesting or famous places as a tourist, especially in an eager or busy way
Eliska and her classmates rubbernecked around the old city, taking photos of every temple.
rubbernecked around + [place]
The guide took the group rubbernecking through the historic district all afternoon.
Otis spent the whole weekend rubbernecking through museums and art galleries.
Diya spent her vacation rubbernecking from one landmark to the next.
文法句型
rubberneck + around + noun phrase
go + rubbernecking
用法筆記
This sense is less common than the 'curious stare' meaning and is chiefly American. It describes eager tourist activity, often with a slightly playful tone.