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单词 observe
释义

observe

UK /əbˈzɜː(r)v/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyobserve
he/she/itobserves
present participleobserving
past tenseobserved
past participleobserved

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    formalto notice someone doing something, or to notice something happening

    Similar trends may be observed in most modern societies.

    observe that:

    James had already observed that she was not listening.

    observe someone/something doing something:

    I observed him putting the watch into his pocket.

    Synonyms and related words

    To see or not see someone or something
    Synonyms and related words

    To notice or recognize something or someone
    1. 1a
      to watch or study someone or something with care and attention in order to discover something

      All evening Jane observed his behaviour closely.

      observe someone/something doing something:

      We observed 120 women interacting with their babies and compared them with 120 men.

      Synonyms and related words

      To watch someone or something
  2. 2
    to accept and obey something such as a rule or an agreement

    The proper procedures must be strictly observed.

    Rebel forces say they will no longer observe the peace agreement.

    Synonyms and related words

    To obey a law or rule, or to accept someone’s authority
    1. 2a
      to accept and perform the customs connected with a particular day, festival, or event

      Russians observed a day of mourning for the victims.

      a nationally observed holiday

      Synonyms and related words

      Customs and traditions
  3. 3
    formalto make a written or spoken comment about someone or something

    ‘You always arrive at the right time,’ he observed drily.

    observe that:

    In his book he observes that the President was an able diplomat.

    Synonyms and related words

    To give your opinion

    Collocates

    Adverbs frequently used with observe
    ▪ drily, justly, perceptively, rightly, shrewdly, tartly


phrases

observe a silence

observe

US /əbˈzɜrv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyobserve
he/she/itobserves
present participleobserving
past tenseobserved
past participleobserved

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    formalto notice someone doing something, or to notice something happening

    Similar trends may be observed in most modern societies.

    observe that:

    James had already observed that she was not listening.

    observe someone/something doing something:

    I observed him putting the watch into his pocket.

    Synonyms and related words

    To see or not see someone or something
    Synonyms and related words

    To notice or recognize something or someone
    1. 1a
      to watch or study someone or something with care and attention in order to discover something

      All evening Jane observed his behavior closely.

      observe someone/something doing something:

      We observed 120 women interacting with their babies and compared them with 120 men.

      Synonyms and related words

      To watch someone or something
  2. 2
    to accept and obey something such as a rule or an agreement

    The proper procedures must be strictly observed.

    Rebel forces say they will no longer observe the peace agreement.

    Synonyms and related words

    To obey a law or rule, or to accept someone’s authority
    1. 2a
      to accept and perform the customs connected with a particular day, festival, or event

      Russians observed a day of mourning for the victims.

      a nationally observed holiday

      Synonyms and related words

      Customs and traditions
  3. 3
    formalto make a written or spoken comment about someone or something

    “You always arrive at the right time,” he observed drily.

    observe that:

    In his book he observes that the President was an able diplomat.

    Synonyms and related words

    To give your opinion

    Collocates

    Adverbs frequently used with observe
    ▪ drily, justly, perceptively, rightly, shrewdly, tartly


phrases

observe a silence
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