单词 | observe |
释义 | observe (əbzɜːʳv ) Word forms: observes , observing , observed 1. verb B2 If you observe a person or thing, you watch them carefully, especially in order to learn something about them. Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies. [VERB noun] Are there any classes I could observe? [VERB noun] Our sniper teams observed them manning an anti-aircraft gun. [VERB noun verb-ing] Synonyms: watch, study, view, look at 2. verb If you observe someone or something, you see or notice them. [formal] In 1664 Hooke observed a reddish spot on the surface of the planet. [VERB noun] Synonyms: notice, see, note, mark 3. verb If you observe that something is the case, you make a remark or comment about it, especially when it is something you have noticed and thought about a lot. [formal] When he spoke, it was to observe that the world was full of criminals. [VERB that] 'He is a fine young man,' observed Stephen. [VERB with quote] 4. verb If you observe something such as a law or custom, you obey it or follow it. Imposing speed restrictions is easy, but forcing motorists to observe them is trickier. [VERB noun] The army was observing a ceasefire. [VERB noun] American forces are observing Christmas quietly. [VERB noun] Synonyms: comply with, keep, follow, mind Collocations: observe a pattern I observe a pattern in the litter's distribution; you'd think it would be random but it isn't. Times, Sunday Times His main concern was that they observe the pattern of traffic flow. Times, Sunday Times He loves to observe the patterns created in nature by us specimens. Times, Sunday Times And thirdly, any given patch of printed colour varies in apparent size with distance from the enemy observing the pattern. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Logic tells us that the probability of observing a pattern of abundances will be the same observing any permutation of those abundances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At least some of those who attended his packed rallies in the past week said they were there to observe the phenomenon rather than offer their support. Times, Sunday Times Articles abounded informing backyard observers how to observe the phenomenon, so those of you who rely on this supermoon-free column may have felt rather put out. Times, Sunday Times I observed this phenomenon many times during my days as a youth pastor when special retreats or conferences pulled a group together. Christianity Today My son observed the phenomenon as my hair rose and fell with the bat's efforts to escape. Times, Sunday Times The sensitives had to work in total or near-total darkness to be able to observe the phenomena. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So this week offers a rare chance for us to use different techniques to observe the planet, and we hope to collect important scientific data. Times, Sunday Times Therefore, it requires a great amount of energy to reach and observe the planet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rings reappeared when he observed the planet in 1616, further confusing him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For a decade, there has been no single place where the nation has gathered to observe the ritual, ludicrous lampooning of the establishment. Times,Sunday Times He has observed this ritual for the past ten years, but this year was distinctive because of the anniversary. Times, Sunday Times The polished appearance of the inner surfaces of the four pillars indicates that countless visitors must have observed this ritual over the centuries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many stopped on the street and in offices to observe the silence while others attended scaled back services at war memorials. The Sun We will hang a wreath on our war memorial and observe the silence but the rest of the service will be contemplative. Times, Sunday Times City supporters observed the silence impeccably. Times, Sunday Times The ceremony start with observing the silence for the fallen heroes of the military who sacrificed their lives for the country, then hoisting the country flag. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I observe this trend not with judgment but with compassion. Times, Sunday Times All luxury retailers, however, have observed the trend. Times, Sunday Times By observing some trends, though, the puzzle gets easier. Times, Sunday Times But if we could live and observe the sky for trillions of years more, we would certainly witness some remarkable change. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The miniature thermal emission spectrometer was also used to observe the sky and ground. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He could also use it to observe the sky; for a time he was one of those who could construct telescopes good enough for that purpose. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He still camps in the desert for weeks at a time, painting and observing the sky and stars. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rover also searched for clouds with its navigation camera and observed the sky and ground with its miniature thermal emission spectrometer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today's astronomers observe the universe at all wavelengths, across the whole electromagnetic spectrum. Times, Sunday Times However, when we observe the universe today we find large structure and density fluctuations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After eons of observing the universe he came to the realization watching wasn't enough, he also had to act. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 New telescopes were launched into space, and began observing the universe in the infrared, ultraviolet, x-ray, and gamma ray parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as observing cosmic rays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 观察 Japanese: 観察する |
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