Look through意思

"Look through" is an English phrase that means to examine or inspect something in a thorough or careful manner. It implies going through something in detail, often item by item, to check or review it. This phrase can be used with a variety of nouns, such as documents, papers, photographs, or even a list of items.

For example:

• "I need to look through these reports before the meeting tomorrow."
• "Could you please look through the photos from the event and select the best ones?"
• "She decided to look through the attic to find old family heirlooms."
• "The teacher asked the students to look through their homework to check for any mistakes."

The phrase "look through" can also mean to look over or across, especially when referring to a view or a scene.

For instance:

• "From the top of the hill, we could look through the valley and see the river in the distance."

In some contexts, "look through" can also imply to help someone find something they are looking for by searching through a collection or a pile of items.

• "Would you mind looking through the boxes in the basement to see if you can find my old baseball gloves?"

In all these cases, "look through" suggests a careful and deliberate examination or inspection.