gerundive "not looking back" is, in addition to direct value, and more portable.This article will consider the use of the word in the Russian language.
direct meaning of the verb "to look back»
First, to understand the meaning of "not looking back", to be understood, which means that the initial form of the verb, which is formed gerund, without negative particle.Thus, according to the dictionaries, in the literal sense, it refers to the action associated with a tour of the place, and with the rotation of the body or the head.That is a living creature turns around, considering the terrain and looking into the distance.
direct meaning of "not looking back»
Now you can easily explain the meaning of gerunds denial."Do not look back" means to move without inspection area to the rear.That is being moved, without turning his head back to see what was happening.For example: "The wolf ran quickly, without stopping or looking back."
figurative meaning of the verb "to look back»
- Often it is used to express the state of fear, "started writing an autobiographical novel, Alexei constantly looked for fear of accidentally let slip, exposing their relationship with Natalia."
- second value may be an action as related concerns, but expressed a little differently.People like to compare their actions with the opinion of others, that is, looking back at them: "You have to decide for himself what to do, nothing to look at other!»
- There is a third option - opportunism: "The old man lived, constantly looking back, afraid somethingviolate his settled peace. "
- In the fourth embodiment, the verb denotes the memories "He silently looked into his past and found in it the reasons for this discomfort."
- Coming and coming to a new place, a person or animal gradually learns all the nuances of the new way of life: "Transfer to a new job forced Michael to look around to see what laws reigned here."
figuratively
Also in this case should proceed by analogy with the explanation of the direct meaning of the word "not looking back."That is, you need to find meaning in a figurative sense antonyms initial shape without denial.
- In a first embodiment this value is the opposite sense of security, that is, confidence, calmness."Matthew calmed down and began to live, even mentally without looking back - it was so much easier."
- act safely, rapidly, without thinking - this is the second meaning of gerunds."Slamming the door, Tatiana left without looking back."
- If a person does not consider the opinions of others above their own, then its behavior is characterized as follows."He lived, not looking at others as he sees fit."
- Excluding memories and past life difficult, but, according to psychologists, it is possible.And we need."Valentine's split with former lover, without looking at their common past, found the strength to start all over again."
- And another meaning.Sensing something infinitely or acting very passionately, forgetting about everything a person says that he lived and felt "not looking back."
