动词 “peep、peer” 和 “glimpse” 都可以用来表示 “看” 的动作，但它们描述的 “看” 的方式却不同。如果想表示 “看一眼，看到事物的一部分”，应该用哪个动词？形容人 “偷看、偷瞄” 时应该用哪个动词？哪个词指 “细细端详” 或 “费力地看”？
 
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Peep, peer and glimpse are all verbs of sight that mean 'look at something', but are used in different situations.
Let's look at some examples: My friend peeped at my test answers.
This verb means 'to look at something quickly and secretively'.
I peered at the document trying to understand it.
Peer means 'to look at something intently or carefully in detail'.
It can also be used in another way.
I was peering at the clock in the distance.
This example means that I had difficulty reading the clock. Maybe the clock was very small or I have bad eyesight.
I glimpsed the sunlight through the trees.
Glimpse means 'to see something for a short time', or 'to only see part of something'.
We often use glimpse as a noun with the verb 'catch'.
For example, I caught a glimpse of Phil as he left the office.
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用法总结
1 动词 “peep” 表示 “偷看，瞄一眼”。
My friend peeped at my test answers.
 
2 动词 “peer” 可以用来表达 “仔细看，端详”。
I peered at the document trying to understand it.
 
3 动词 “peer” 也可以用来表达 “费力地看”。
I was peering at the clock in the distance.
 
4 动词 “glimpse” 的意思是 “短暂地看，看一眼；瞥见，看到事物的一部分”。
I glimpsed the sunlight through the trees.
 
5 我们可以用含有名词 “glimpse” 的搭配 “catch a glimpse” 来表达 “瞥见，看见”。
I caught a glimpse of Phil as he left the office.