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单词 observe
释义
observeob‧serve /əbˈzɜːv $ -ɜːrv/ ●●○ W2 verb Word Origin
WORD ORIGINobserve
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French observer, from Latin observare ‘to guard, watch’, from servare ‘to keep’
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
observe
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyobserve
he, she, itobserves
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyobserved
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave observed
he, she, ithas observed
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad observed
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill observe
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have observed
Continuous Form
PresentIam observing
he, she, itis observing
you, we, theyare observing
PastI, he, she, itwas observing
you, we, theywere observing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been observing
he, she, ithas been observing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been observing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be observing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been observing
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Hakeem is currently observing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and fasts between sunrise and sunset.
  • I didn't observe anything out of the ordinary about her behaviour that day.
  • I love to observe people at work.
  • More than 90% of Jews said they observed the Day of Atonement.
  • Psychologists observed that the mice became more aggressive when they were put in smaller cages.
  • Rebels continue to observe the truce.
  • The space shuttle crew will observe the atmosphere, aurora, and stars.
  • Thursday is Ascension Day, when the church observes the bodily ascension of Christ into heaven.
  • Too many accidents are occurring at work because employers are not observing safety regulations.
  • Visitors are encouraged to look around and observe how things work.
  • We try to observe the local customs so that we don't offend people.
  • You can avoid danger by observing these simple rules.
  • Zella and George observed their 55th wedding anniversary last August.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • All the decorum we ve observed over the months since my return to the city breaks down.
  • If we look at other photographic genres, we can also observe the way in which commodity culture has affected their development.
  • On another day I had observed her in deep contemplation of a dead lamb.
  • The more time you spend with horses observing their behaviour, the more effectively you will be able to judge their moods.
  • Thus, it is not necessarily inconsistent to observe what seems to be impulsive behavior after the will is present.
  • Workers observing it and about to leave on their own foraging, immediately fly off in the direction indicated.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
to realize that something is there or that something is happening, because you can see, hear, or feel it: · I noticed that he was rather quiet during dinner.· Children don’t seem to notice the cold.· ‘Julie’s home.’ ‘Yes, I noticed her bicycle outside.’
to notice something that is difficult to see, hear etc because it is very small, faint, or unclear. Detect is used about people and machines, and is more formal than notice: · X-ray telescopes can now detect virtually every type of astronomical object.· He thought he detected a flicker of interest in her eyes.
to notice something, especially something that is difficult to see or that you see for a short time only. Spot is more informal than notice: · Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?· I’m glad you spotted the mistake before it was too late.
to gradually begin to notice that something is happening or is true: · I became aware that Mum was getting a lot older.· Tessa became conscious of a feeling of guilt.
to be able to notice something because you can see, smell, hear it etc: · I could tell that she had been drinking.· Can you tell I’ve lost weight?
used to say that you suddenly notice something or someone because they are interesting, attractive, or good at something: · I saw this shirt in the shop window and it just caught my eye.· Clarke caught the eye of boss Bryan Robson when he scored for Newry last week.
formal to notice something as a result of watching or studying it closely: · Psychologists observed that the mice became more aggressive in smaller cages.
formal to notice something, especially that something is happening, or is true, or needs to be done: · The company quickly perceived the need for change.· Doctors perceive that they do not have adequate time to spend with their patients.
to see something happen because you are there at the time: · People have witnessed some great economic changes during the last ten years.
to not notice something because it is difficult to see: · It’s easy to miss the entrance – the sign is hidden behind a tree.
to notice something with your eyes, usually without planning to. Also used when saying that you watched a particular programme, film, game etc: · Have you seen my keys anywhere?· Did you see the basketball game last night?
to keep your eyes pointed toward someone or something, especially someone or something that is not moving: · I looked at the map.· She was looking at him in a strange way.
to see something interesting or unusual: · I noticed a police car outside their house.
to suddenly see something, especially something you are looking for: · Nick spotted the advertisement in the paper.
(also glimpse formal) to suddenly see someone or something for a short time, usually not clearly: · I caught sight of him in the hotel lobby, and followed him out the door.· He glimpsed her face as she went into the courtroom.
to see something, but only with difficulty: · Ahead, I could just make out the figure of a woman.
to see something happen, especially a crime or an accident: · The police are asking anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.
formal to see and pay attention to something: · Officers observed him driving at 100 mph.
especially written to suddenly see something or someone from a long distance, especially when you have been looking for a long time: · The missing boys were sighted by a rescue helicopter.· The crew finally sighted land.
to look at someone or something for a period of time and pay attention to what is happening: · They were all watching the game.· I watched him get out of his car.· We are watching carefully to see how the situation develops.
to watch someone or something carefully so that you are prepared if anything bad happens: · The doctors are keeping a careful eye on her.· Can you keep an eye on my bag for me?· Keep an eye on house prices before you decide to sell.
to watch someone or something carefully in order to learn more about them: · A 24-hour camera is being used to observe the birds’ behaviour.· During your teacher training you will be encouraged to observe lessons.
to watch a situation carefully to see how it changes over a period of time: · Class teachers are responsible for monitoring the progress of each student.· Economists are monitoring the situation carefully.
to watch someone secretly in order to find out what they are doing: · He hired a private detective to spy on her.· In the 1960s, government agencies were spying on everybody.
Longman Language Activatorto notice someone or something
to realize that something is there or that something is happening, when you see it, hear it, or feel it: · "Julie's home." "Yes, I noticed her bicycle outside."· Do you notice anything different about my hair?notice (that): · As she was about to leave, she noticed that the kitchen window was open.· Dominic took a huge slice of cake, hoping no one would notice.· I noticed that he was rather quiet during dinner.notice how/when/where etc: · Did you notice what he was wearing?· She was worried that her boss would notice how long she had been gone.notice somebody doing something: · I was about to leave when I noticed someone coming up the driveway.
to know that something is true, because you notice signs that show you this: can see/can tell (that): · We could tell that she had been crying.· I can see you're not really enjoying this.
spoken say this to mention something that you have noticed: I see (that): · I see that the new De Niro movie is playing this weekend.· I see you've been working out.
to see something or someone that is difficult to notice, or something or someone that no one else notices: · I'm glad you spotted the mistake before it was too late.· If you spot Mom and Dad coming, warn me.· I dropped my keys in the grass, but luckily Jim spotted them.spot somebody doing something: · Police finally caught up with Serrano when he was spotted eating in an Upper East Side restaurant.difficult/easy to spot: · She won't be difficult to spot -- she's got pink hair and weighs about 300 pounds.
to gradually begin to notice something: become aware/conscious (that): · I slowly became aware that I was the only woman in the bar.· He became conscious that everyone in the room had suddenly gotten quiet.become aware/conscious of: · It wasn't until after the game that he became aware of the bruises on his legs.· She became conscious of a growing amount of hostility between them.
if something or someone catches your eye , you notice them and like them because they are interesting, attractive, or unusual: · I was walking through the market when a beautiful dress caught my eye.· Wright caught the eye of filmmaker Spike Lee, who featured him in a jeans commercial.
to notice something that is difficult to see, hear etc, especially because it is very small, faint, or unclear: · Marlowe detected a faint smell of perfume as he entered the room.· She wasn't moving or responding, but he detected a slow heartbeat.· Do I detect a note of sarcasm in your voice?· The system is so sensitive that it can detect changes in temperature as small as 0.003 of a degree.
to notice a fact or detail and remember it, because it tells you something about a person or because it might be useful to you in the future: · I noted her habit of looking at the floor whenever I asked her a question.note how/when etc: · He chatted to her, noting how her face reddened every time Ian's name was mentioned.note that: · Note that the compound is more stable at high temperatures.could/can not help but note that: · I couldn't help but note that Jenny doesn't phone or call around to see you anymore.it should be noted that: · It should be noted that the witness did not recognize the defendant.
formal to notice something as a result of watching or studying it closely: · I didn't observe anything out of the ordinary about her behaviour that day.observe that: · Psychologists observed that the mice became more aggressive when they were put in smaller cages.
formal to notice something, especially something that is difficult to notice: · Although Jane thought her father seemed anxious and uneasy, Susan did not perceive any change in his looks or ways.perceive (that): · The prime minister will only resign if he perceives there is no other way out of the crisis.· If they perceive that a military challenge threatens their country's interests, they will not hesitate to fight.
to obey a law, rule, or custom
to do what a law or rule says you must do: · Drivers obey speed laws only when they think the police are near.obey the law: · All citizens must obey the law and be loyal to the Constitution.obey the rules: · She was one of those people who obeyed the rules and was never irresponsible.
formal if you comply with a law or a decision, you do what it says you must do: · Companies must comply with European employment laws.· Failure to comply with these conditions could result in prosecution.
to accept and obey a decision, rule, agreement etc, even though you may not agree with it: · Those are the rules and regulations -- we don't make them but we have to abide by them.· Players have to abide by the referee's decision.· Generally, journalists abide by an agreed code of practice.
to always obey the law or rules closely and not ignore them: · If you keep to the rules nothing can go wrong.· Keep to the law, but apart from that, do whatever you have to do to find this man.· Do you always keep to the speed limit when you're driving?
informal to do something exactly as it should be done, especially so that there is no chance of anything going wrong: · Everyone in the party has a responsibility to stick to the rules agreed by the party conference.· Failure to stick to the safety rules could result in disaster.
to be correct according to a rule or regulation: · British meat products now have to conform to strict hygiene regulations.· Many classroom interactions do not conform to the rules of normal conversation.
formal to take notice of and obey rules, laws, customs etc: · You can avoid danger by observing these simple rules.· Too many accidents are occurring at work because employers are not observing safety regulations.· We try to observe the local customs so that we don't offend people.
formal to obey the law or customs of a place, especially because you believe it is important to obey them: · The President is expected to respect the constitution.· He's an honest, responsible citizen who respects the law and is dedicated to his family.
to obey the rules and behave in an acceptable way in your job or in an organization, even if you do not want to, do not agree etc: · They didn't agree, but as government employees they had to toe the line.· Gail realized that she had to toe the line if she wanted to keep her job.
to do something exactly according to the rules or instructions, rather than in your own way: · Police must always go completely by the book when making arrests.· My financial advisor is very straight - he does everything by the book.
to do something because of your religious beliefs
if you observe a religious custom, you do something on a particular day or in a special way because it is part of your religion: · More than 90% of Jews said they observed the Day of Atonement.· Hakeem is currently observing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and fasts between sunrise and sunset. · Thursday is Ascension Day, when the church observes the bodily ascension of Christ into heaven.
to do something because you feel that God is telling you to do it: · Father really felt he was called to preach by God.· Paul and his helpers were called to be missionaries for Jesus Christ. · Back then, people believed they were called to the ministry.
to watch someone or something
to look for some time at something that is happening or moving, and pay attention to what you see: · She watched the man with interest as he made his way through the crowd.· Do you want to join in or just sit and watch?watch as: · I watched as the small boat disappeared over the horizon.watch somebody do/doing something: · They watched the runners go past.· We watched the children playing on the beach.watch television/a video/the tennis etc: · Did you watch that programme about real life murders last night?· The Presidential debate was watched by over 10 million people.
to look at something or someone: · Did you see the news last night?· We went to see the new "Star Wars" film last weekend.see somebody do/doing something: · He saw a man get out of the car and walk to the side of the road.· The driver saw two men attacking a middle-aged woman.
to watch someone or something carefully in order to learn more about them: · I love to observe people at work.observe how/what: · Visitors are encouraged to look around and observe how things work.
to watch something happening, without taking part or trying to stop it: · Sarah set off after the man, while her friends looked on in amazement.· The women looked on, nodding and smiling.· Mr Parsons began to cough again, while his wife looked on helplessly.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· I saw a big change in her when I met her again.
(=act according to a condition)· You must agree to comply with the bank’s conditions before you can get a loan.
· A correlation has been observed between untidiness and creativity.
(=do something that is part of a custom)· Following a Chinese custom, Deng changed his given name to mark the occasion.
formal (=obey it)· All members must comply with the rules of the organization.· There is little that one country can do if another fails to abide by the rules.· We expect you to observe the general rules of conduct as set out below.
(=not do something that is considered offensive or unacceptable)· The Kalenjin people of Kenya still observe a taboo against eating fish.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· He observed how institutional forms of control by society had virtually disappeared.· Step 3 Observe how frequently your child loses his/her temper.· Once this is done, the writer should observe how realistically each study phase can be completed.· In the Science books, children are encouraged to look around and observe how things work.· The captain would throw a log overboard and observe how quickly the ship receded from this temporary guidepost.· After getting several responses, bounce the ball on the floor and observe how high it bounces.
NOUN
· Notice that for him to be able to say this he does not have to have observed his own behaviour.· The most accurate way to assess an individual's temperament is by observing his expressions and behaviour.· The solution here is to perform very short hops and observe the behaviour of the model.· The inclinations to treat animals kindly are grounded in the analogies to be observed in human behaviour.· The more time you spend with horses observing their behaviour, the more effectively you will be able to judge their moods.· One can, looking down the microscope, observe the behaviour of individual cells as the embryo develops.· It is a simple matter of studying people's minds, observing their behaviour and analysing their attitudes.· To observe searching behaviour solely at the catalogue may provide a distorted picture of the task in hand.
· It was galling to her to observe his change in demeanour.· She observed the changes in his face with alarm.· In Figure 5.2b we can observe the changes due to monopolisation.· They test their models by sending signals back through the electrodes and observing changes in behavior.· As many commentators have observed, a change in attitude is a large part of what the Act is about.· Susskind Eikhl came back and I observed a change in his face.· Similarly we can only make inferences about the nature of learning from observing these changes.· He then takes the action, observes the changes and compares them with his stored version of those expected.
· No variation was observed in the hybridization patterns of the normals.· Looking at the results for length of the pendulum string, one observes a consistent pattern.· For instance, the Expert can observe regular patterns of irregularities in the mains supply and anticipate them in future.· Examine the content and structure of any sentence in this or any other book and you will observe this same pattern.
· You should still observe the general rules for stairs.· We observe the international rules of warfare in this head.· She wanted to touch him, but continued to observe the rules that kept them apart during office hours.· I sat down and talked with him a couple of times, obviously being very careful to observe all the rules.· Similarly, a requirement that the expert observe the rules of natural justice could be made a contractual obligation.· I myself always observed this rule.· Guests reclined on couches, observing strict rules as to their positions.· Members of the Commission qua members of the Commission had to observe the rules in performance of the treaty.
1[transitive not in progressive] formal to see and notice something → observation:  Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels over the Antarctic.observe that It was observed that 40 percent of patients had high blood pressure.observe somebody doing something Officers observed him driving at 90 miles per hour. Predators have been observed to avoid attacking brightly coloured species.► see thesaurus at notice, seeRegisterIn everyday English, people say that someone sees, notices, or spots something or someone:· She was spotted going into a restaurant with a well-known footballer.2[intransitive, transitive] to watch something or someone carefully:  The police have been observing his movements. One student performs the experiment, while his partner observes.observe what/how/where Observe how the people in the group interact.► see thesaurus at watch3[transitive] formal to say or write what you have noticed about a situation:  ‘Sid looks ill,’ Doherty observed.observe that Keynes observed that humans fall into two classes.4[transitive] to do what you are supposed to do according to a law or agreement SYN  obey, adhere to:  So far the ceasefire has been observed by both sides.5[transitive] to do things and obey laws that are part of a religion or custom SYN  follow
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