rubbernecker
rubbernecker — 名詞
- rubberneckersingular
- rubberneckersplural
1. a driver who slows down to stare at an accident or other unusual sight on the ro
圍觀者
開車減速看熱鬧的人
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.
Tunde 減速盯著那輛撞毀的車，成了高速公路上的另一個圍觀者。
subject + becomes another rubbernecker + context phrase
The police waved at the rubberneckers to keep moving so the ambulance could get through.
警察揮手示意圍觀者繼續前進，好讓救護車通過。
A long line of rubberneckers caused a traffic jam that lasted over an hour.
一長排圍觀者造成交通堵塞，持續了一個多小時。
Mateo called his wife a rubbernecker for craning her neck to see every roadside commotion.
Mateo 笑稱妻子是圍觀者，因為她每次看到路邊有事就伸長脖子看。
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 — 動詞
- 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
張望
誇張好奇地觀看
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.
Hiro 好奇地看著街頭藝人，差點撞上路燈柱。
rubbernecked at + [attraction] + nearly [accident from distraction]
The tourists rubbernecked at the celebrity eating lunch in a small cafe.
觀光客伸長脖子看著在小咖啡館吃午餐的名人。
Arjun told his little sister to stop rubbernecking at the neighbours' argument.
Arjun 叫妹妹別再探頭探腦地看鄰居吵架。
Sana rubbernecked at the crash site while police signalled for traffic to move on.
Sana 一直盯著車禍現場看，警察示意車輛繼續前進。
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
觀光
四處遊覽景點
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.
Eliska 和同學在老城區四處觀光，每座寺廟都拍個不停。
rubbernecked around + [place]
The guide took the group rubbernecking through the historic district all afternoon.
導遊帶著一行人在歷史街區觀光了一整個下午。
Otis spent the whole weekend rubbernecking through museums and art galleries.
Otis 整個週末都在博物館和美術館裡到處參觀。
Diya spent her vacation rubbernecking from one landmark to the next.
Diya 的假期就在一個接一個的景點之間奔波度過。
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.