stargazing
/ˈstɑːɡeɪzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɑːrɡeɪzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ How to pronounce stargazing (audio)/ (ame, mw)
stargazing — noun
1. the activity of spending time watching stars and other things in the night sky f
the activity of spending time watching stars and other things in the night sky for pleasure, study, or astrological interest
Wei packed a blanket and binoculars for stargazing by the lake.
for + stargazing to name the activity
Clear desert nights make stargazing easy for first-time campers.
On Saturdays, Aarav met his school club for rooftop stargazing.
The museum offers rooftop stargazing after its space exhibition closes.
用法筆記
Usually refers to a planned activity or hobby, not to a quick glance at the sky.
2. the activity of waiting around public events or hotels in order to see famous pe
the activity of waiting around public events or hotels in order to see famous people
Fans lined the sidewalk outside the awards ceremony for stargazing.
for stargazing around celebrities
Michael spent hours stargazing near the hotel where actors were staying.
At the film festival, reporters came early for an afternoon of stargazing.
The airport lounge turned into a stargazing spot when the band arrived.
- celeb-spotting
more informal and more clearly focused on catching sight of celebrities
用法筆記
Often slightly humorous, especially when fans or photographers wait near premieres, hotels, or airports.