rubbernecking
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˈrʌb.ə.nek.ɪŋ/ us/ˈrʌb.ɚ.nek.ɪŋ/
（驾车时)扭头观望
the activity of looking at something in a stupid way, especially when this involves driving more slowly to look at an accident
Rubbernecking has caused countless accidents at the spot. 开车在这个地方好奇观望造成了无数事故。
See: rubbernecker
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- He does not encourage rubbernecking or autograph hunters.
- There was a strange mix of heartfelt sympathy and car crash rubbernecking.
- Sudden tragic death can inspire emotional rubbernecking.