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单词 observational
释义
observationob‧ser‧va‧tion /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən $ ˌɑːbzər-/ ●●○ W3 noun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a long-term observation of the solar system
  • A patrol car spotted us and the officers inside made it clear that we were under observation.
  • A tour of Washington DC inspired one visitor to make some interesting observations about the gap between the rich and the poor.
  • I agree with your observations about the pricing of products.
  • She spent two nights in hospital under observation, before being allowed home.
  • The inspector began his report with the observation that the school was a happy place.
  • They kept him in overnight just for observation.
  • We want that place kept under constant observation.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • After years of horticultural experience and careful observations, I have compiled a short informational guide on your choices in lawn-mowing equipment.
  • For any, and this observation implies infeasibility.
  • His detailed observations helped to dispel popular misconceptions about the habits and behaviour of the cuckoo.
  • None of those stranded at the observation deck and restaurant on top were injured.
  • Our delusions are just as likely to be real as our most careful scientific observations.
  • Science follows naturally from questions and observations.
  • Such at least was his observation.
  • Those observations made, it should be said that the Herioter did have his moments in the lineout.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
something that you say or write in order to give your opinion: · Does anyone have any comments?· Readers are invited to send in their comments and suggestions.
something that you say: · Just ignore them if they start making rude remarks.· I’m not sure what he meant by that last remark.
something that someone mentions about a subject in a discussion, argument, article etc: · That’s an interesting point, Steve.· He raises (=mentions) a number of important points in his paper.
a comment in which you say what you think or have noticed about something: · Karl Marx made the observation that history repeats itself first as tragedy, second as farce.
a comment made in a low voice, that you intend only certain people to hear: · ‘Is that true?’ she whispered in an aside to Don.
a clever and amusing comment: · She knew she should reply with some light-hearted quip.
informal a comment you make to annoy or criticize someone: · I’m tired of her little digs at me.
a comment intended to make someone angry or upset: · The fans made racist taunts throughout the game.
Longman Language Activatorgood at noticing things
good at noticing things: · Men aren't very observant about things like hair or clothes.· An observant reader has pointed out an error on page 26.· She was insightful and observant, constantly surprising her parents by what she noticed.
good at noticing and understanding situations or people's feelings: · I like her novels - she's so perceptive about people's relationships.· He was a perceptive and sophisticated man who was sensitive to other people's weaknesses.
also not miss a trick British, /not miss a thing American spoken if you do not miss much or do not miss a trick or a thing , you notice a lot about what is happening and what other people are doing or feeling: · "I think Alison and Peter are getting pretty friendly with each other." "You don't miss much, do you?"· He's still pretty sharp for an old man - he doesn't miss a thing.· We tried to keep it secret from Mum, but you know she doesn't miss a trick.
an eagle-eyed person is very good at noticing everything that people do or how they behave: · The hotel was run by an eagle-eyed old man who knew everything about all the guests.· Two eagle-eyed reporters noticed the politician leaving a prostitute's house.
if someone has eyes in the back of their head , they notice everything that is happening around them, even when they do not seem to be paying attention: · When you're looking after a two year old, you need to have eyes in the back of your head.
how good someone is at noticing things: · Keith would make a good detective -- he has excellent powers of observation.· Her drawings displayed astonishing powers of observation.
something someone says
something that you say, for example about what you think or something that you have noticed: · What do you mean by that remark?· I'm fed up with your snide remarks.· Elliot had been accused of making racist remarks.remark about: · I ignored his rude remark about my clothes.remark on: · Some further remarks on this subject will be made in the next chapter.make a remark: · Mr Hill sat down and made a few remarks about the weather.casual/chance remark (=something that you say for no particular reason): · It was just a casual remark - I didn't mean anything by it.
something that you say or write, especially to give an opinion: · OK, that's what we are suggesting - does anyone have any comments?comment on/about: · He made some comment about my dress, then carried on reading his book.· Her comments on interest rates had little impact on financial markets.make a comment: · We were discussing her new movie, and Jill made some interesting comments about it.
: a strange/stupid/horrible etc thing to say a remark that is strange, stupid etc: · What an awful thing to say about your mother!· I know it's a terrible thing to say, but sometimes I wish I'd never been born.
something you say, that people had not thought about or discussed until you mentioned it: point about: · Michael's point about training is an interesting one.good point: · That's a good point, and we should take it into consideration.make a point (=say something in a discussion, which people had not thought of before): · In his speech, Marks made the point that far more people died from smoking tobacco than from taking drugs.
something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etc: · In a statement, the BBC admitted that it had given incorrect information.make a statement (=say something publicly): · The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.
a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen: · The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning.announcement of/about: · I read the announcement of her death in today's paper.make an announcement: · Silence, please. Mr Bennett is about to make an announcement.
an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do: declaration that: · They issued a declaration that it will be attempting to take over another three British companies.declaration of war/independence/intent etc: · On the 19th of July a declaration of war was delivered in Berlin.
a remark in which you say what you think or have noticed about something: observation that: · The inspector began his report with the observation that the school was a happy place.observation about: · I agree with your observations about the pricing of products.make an observation: · A tour of Washington DC inspired one visitor to make some interesting observations about the gap between the rich and the poor.
to watch to make sure that nothing bad happens to someone or something
· Stay here and watch our bags while I go and buy some food.· Don't let children play near water without an adult to watch them.
especially spoken to watch someone or something by occasionally going to look at them over a long period of time: · Keep an eye on the baby, in case he gets too near the fire.· Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the house for you while you're away.· You'd better come into hospital where we can keep an eye on you.
to have to watch someone very carefully all the time because you think something bad might happen to them: · You have to be so careful with small children - you can't take your eyes off them for a minute.
when doctors watch a patient carefully because they think they might suddenly become more ill: keep somebody in (the hospital) for observation: · They kept him in overnight just for observation.under observation: · She spent two nights in hospital under observation, before being allowed home.
to secretly watch a person or place
· The thieves had obviously been watching his house and knew when he was likely to be out.· He had the feeling that he was being watched.watch somebody's movements (=watch someone as they go to different places) · Detectives have been watching Mr Heskey's movements for some time.
to watch someone secretly, in order to find out information about them: · Mathers admitted he had followed Ms Evans and spied on her.
if the police keep a watch on a person or place, a group of them are organized to watch that person or place continuously: · Our orders were to keep a 24-hour watch on the cottage where the men were staying.
when people, especially the police or government officials secretly watch a place or person, especially for a long period, often using special equipment such as hidden cameras: · Television surveillance in public areas should help to make housing developments safer.surveillance camera: · Banks are installing surveillance cameras to prevent robberies.under surveillance (=being secretly watched): · The men had been under surveillance by customs officers for some time before their arrest.keep somebody/something under surveillance (=secretly watch someone or something): · The terrorists had been kept under constant surveillance by our officers.
when people watch a place or person carefully for a period of time: under observation (=being watched): · A patrol car spotted us and the officers inside made it clear that we were under observation.keep somebody/something under observation (=watch someone or something): · We want that place kept under constant observation.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYphrases
(=be in the process of being watched)· The police said that the house had been under observation.
(=closely watch someone or something over a period of time)· The doctor ordered that the patient be kept under observation.
(=someone’s abilty to watch things in a way that helps them learn and understand more)· In the past, people used their own powers of observation to forecast the weather.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + observation
· A lot of useful knowledge is gained by careful observation of the world around you.
(=observation that is not done in a very careful or organized way)· Even casual observation makes this theory improbable.
· Piaget developed his theories based on direct observation of children.
(=watching and understanding something yourself, rather than hearing or reading about it)· I knew cigarettes were addictive from personal observation.
(=observation done for scientific purposes)· Scientific observation led to the discovery of vaccines.
(=observation of a teacher and children in a classroom)· Classroom observation is only part of what school inspectors do.
observation + NOUN
(=a place from where you can observe something)· The peak of the mountain was a natural location for an observation post.
(=a structure that is built in order to observe something)· The army built an observation tower on the top of the building.
phrases
· The hospital released him after a period of observation.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· Experience improves our powers of observation, since it teaches us what to look for.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· He frequently implies that knowledge is to be had by experience and by careful observation of the world.· After years of horticultural experience and careful observations, I have compiled a short informational guide on your choices in lawn-mowing equipment.· The improved brain made this possible by careful observation of the animals they pursued.· Our delusions are just as likely to be real as our most careful scientific observations.· In order to answer such causal questions, careful observation of what goes on is simply not sufficient.· This was probably based on careful observation of the summer solstice.· But careful observation suggests that this is not the case.· The truth of such statements is to be established by careful observation.
· They are being kept in cells under close observation because of fears that they may become suicidal or stage a protest.· He had always imagined that the key to good detective work was a close observation of details.· Effective pre-operative preparation and early recognition by close post-operative observation and prompt treatment can reduce the severity of shock.· These viewports are low in the sphere, designed for close and thoughtful observations of the seafloor.· By close observation we can also detect two classes of players amongst our best piano players.· Acute and close observation of anything will reveal worlds you did not suspect were there.
· His detailed observations helped to dispel popular misconceptions about the habits and behaviour of the cuckoo.· Iridology: this is a method of diagnosis involving detailed observation of the iris of the eye.· Launched in February 1980, Solar Max had made continuous and detailed observations of the Sun.· The complexity of some volcanic eruptions is illustrated by the detailed observations made of Mount St Helens in 1980.· Robert Worth clearly knew none of our names, yet he'd been providing a most detailed observation service for somebody.
· Accounting tends to supersede direct observation because the units to be controlled are usually many and they are also probably geographically dispersed.· Addams' work is filled with direct observations and descriptions of happenings.· There is never any sense of working from direct observation of nature.· From their direct observations they absorb a model of marriage.· Imaginative 2. Direct observation 3.· Possession of such direct observations on expectations would allow us to test the validity of the rational expectations hypothesis in two ways.· The Primary School survey was based on direct observation of 542 schools and 1121 classes.· Well, the simplest way, when it's feasible, is by direct observation.
· They comment on, gloss, and interpret his writings, and spend too little time in empirical observation and investigation.· The choice of ordinate arises from the empirical observation that A2B 1 is required for chaos.· Both of these apparently contradictory statements are obviously true, but only at the level of empirical observation.· Within a short space of time, Labour's traditional approach based on careful empirical observation of issues was overwhelmed.
· But to go beyond this general observation we must examine the pattern of accumulation since the late fifties.· None the less, two general observations might be entered.· Two further general observations can be made about the view of economic change that is held by Bell and other post-industrial writers.· Like the hon. Gentleman, I shall make a few general observations to set this important subject in context.· While these general observations about the ageing process can be made, there are extensive gaps in our knowledge about ageing.· I have tried to make general observations about the structure of theism.· Comments on individual species are given in the Systematic List, but some more general observations seem worth making here.· There are certain general observations that might favour the predator argument.
· As computer systems make information more timely, top management can base its decisions on actual data rather than personal observation.· Attempts are made to improve existing courses, either as a result of personal observations, or from discussions with participating students.· The narration alternates personal observation and historical facts to cynical effect.· A mix of personal interviews and observation methods will be employed.
NOUN
· The research methods will include classroom observation, interviews with teachers and analysis of curriculum documents and of other support.· One extremely useful diagnostic technique is classroom observation by psychologists and / or educators familiar with the disorder.· Some element of classroom observation and practice is included and is important for illustrative purposes.· The design involves repeated testing of the extent of the children's literacy and numeracy, and classroom observation of the children.· In the first stage the Support for Learning Group would identify and publish the criteria to guide classroom observations.· Follow-up interviews, case studies and classroom observation are also planned.· Warden: We as a centre have been developing our skills ... in that area of classroom observation.
· These effects are not erased by using female-identified participant observation, as well as male-identified ratings scales.· The items used were derived from data from participant observation, and therefore constituted a re-presentation of items to the community.· The method of study finally chosen was that of participant observation of a community for an eventual period of twenty months.· Although we may in this way gain in explanatory capacity, there are several important disadvantages associated with a participant observation study.· This type of evaluation makes use of interviews and questionnaires. Participant observation is employed in many cases as a complementary method.· Other ethnographic techniques Ethnographic research is not carried out only by means of participant observation and unstructured interviewing.· I had finished six months participant observation.
· Capt. Warr found an excellent observation post, but our party was not so successful.· The bright red Infobox, a temporary three-story structure, provides a handy observation post.· It was some kind of an observation post or mast.· There could be other events, like the flamethrower attack on an observation post farther along the border.· The police stations were like forts, with enormous wire fences and armoured observation posts, but so what?· He had found the observation post two miles beyond the outer rim of the Jabal Hamrin.· My day is over, but the soldiers on the line will continue to man observation posts and patrol throughout the night.
· An observation statement is one made in response to certain stimuli and strongly verifiable by appeal to the occurrence of such stimuli.· The claims of the falsificationist are seriously undermined by the fact that observation statements are theory-dependent and fallible.· So, as well as being probably infinite in length, the list of conditional observation statements was probably rather vague in content.· Even this most basic of observation statements involves theory, and is fallible.· However, I do not wish to claim that it follows from this that observation statements should play no role in science.· I am not urging that all observation statements should be discarded because they are fallible.· We might assume that perceptual experiences of some kind are directly accessible to an observer, but observation statements certainly are not.· Clearly, a list of observation statements acquired in such a way would form a very unsatisfactory basis for the respective generalizations.
· For an overall impression of the site a visit is recommended to the top of the observation tower.· I know people who like to lean over the edge of observation towers or ride the tallest roller coasters without holding on.
VERB
· The Primary School survey was based on direct observation of 542 schools and 1121 classes.· Like the theories of the ancient philosophers, that story is based on observations of the natural world.· It is merely one based upon observation.· And, of course, staff members may develop stories based on their own observations.· The evidence for this statement is based on three separate observations.· Some is based on observations from real spills; some is projected theoretically from the viscosities and boiling points of petroleum products.· Bloomfield's approach to linguistics was based on observation of the language.· Did they find reasonable solutions based on their observations of the tracks?
· Our findings also confirm the observation that siblings of affected cases at risk should be seen immediately and dealt with proactively.· Clouser said he was awaiting autopsy results to confirm the observations.· The spacecraft results also confirm that ground-based observations can indirectly tell us about fluctuations in the solar constant.· It designs its own experiments to confirm what mere observation might suggest.· This inference is confirmed experimentally by observations in grid turbulence of changes in the spectrum with distance downstream.
· One of the main problems is that professionals often ask parents to keep the child under observation all day.· They kept him under observation until his trial.· The task of keeping them under observation had been deputed to Davout's staff.· Hiring Huy would be a very effective way of keeping him under observation, and neutralising the effectiveness of his investigation.· Crewe police say that the woman is being kept under observation at Leighton Hospital, Crewe.· Gyggle would store me in a spare room of the hospital and keep me under twenty-four-hour observation while I was unconscious.· A hospital spokesman said she would be kept in for observation while doctors decided on the best treatment for her.
· How to comment on a proposal: When you make observations on a planning application you should only comment on planning grounds.· Review your notes to make sure that behavioral observations are stated and are not arbitrary judgments.· What do you think they mean? Make your own observations and see if they are true.· But, despite his experience with Darwin, Gould failed to make any evolutionary observations from Sturt's information.· None the less it is possible to make some observations concerning the relative dissociation rates from some of the sites.· Without detailing these problems and their solutions in a reduction in dependence on car use, one can make certain observations.· Despite its failings, though, the telescope still has unique abilities to make certain observations.· They revisited six months later to make further observations.
1[countable, uncountable] the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of timeobservation of Bloomfield’s approach to linguistics was based on observation of the language. He spent two nights under close observation in hospital. His orders were to keep the men under observation. Art classes help develop children’s powers of observation. Careful observation suggests that this is not the case. Detailed observations were carried out on the behaviour of the students. From their direct observations, children absorb a model of marriage.2[countable] something that you notice when watching something or someone:  Some interesting observations emerged from this research.3[countable] a spoken or written remark about something you have noticedobservation on Darwin’s observations on the habits of certain birdsobservation about Paz makes some observations about the role of the critic.► see thesaurus at comment4[uncountable] the act of obeying a law etc SYN  observance—observational adjectiveCOLLOCATIONSphrasesbe under observation (=be in the process of being watched)· The police said that the house had been under observation.keep somebody under observation (=closely watch someone or something over a period of time)· The doctor ordered that the patient be kept under observation.somebody’s powers of observation (=someone’s abilty to watch things in a way that helps them learn and understand more)· In the past, people used their own powers of observation to forecast the weather.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + observationclose/careful/detailed observation· A lot of useful knowledge is gained by careful observation of the world around you.casual observation (=observation that is not done in a very careful or organized way)· Even casual observation makes this theory improbable.direct observation· Piaget developed his theories based on direct observation of children.personal observation (=watching and understanding something yourself, rather than hearing or reading about it)· I knew cigarettes were addictive from personal observation.scientific observation (=observation done for scientific purposes)· Scientific observation led to the discovery of vaccines.classroom observation (=observation of a teacher and children in a classroom)· Classroom observation is only part of what school inspectors do.observation + NOUNan observation post/point (=a place from where you can observe something)· The peak of the mountain was a natural location for an observation post.an observation deck/platform/tower (=a structure that is built in order to observe something)· The army built an observation tower on the top of the building.phrasesa period of observation· The hospital released him after a period of observation.
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