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observe

英 [əb'zɜːv] 美[əb'zɝv]
  • vt. 观察;遵守;说;注意到;评论
  • vi. 观察;说;注意到;评论

英英释意


1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;
"She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"
"We found traces of lead in the paint"
2. make mention of;
"She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
"They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
3. observe with care or pay close attention to;
"Take note of this chemical reaction"
4. watch attentively;
"Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
5. show respect towards;
"honor your parents!"
6. celebrate, as of holidays or rites;
"Keep the commandments"
"celebrate Christmas"
"Observe Yom Kippur"
7. follow with the eyes or the mind;
"Keep an eye on the baby, please!"
"The world is watching Sarajevo"
"She followed the men with the binoculars"
8. observe correctly or closely;
"The pianist kept time with the metronome"
"keep count"
"I cannot keep track of all my employees"
9. conform one's action or practice to;
"keep appointments"
"she never keeps her promises"
"We kept to the original conditions of the contract"