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单词 observatory
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ob•serv•a•to•ry /əbˈzɜrvəˌtɔri/USA pronunciation   n. [countable], pl. -ries. 
  1. a building equipped for studying the heavens or other natural phenomena, esp. a place equipped with a powerful telescope.
See -serv-2.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ob•serv•a•to•ry  (əb zûr′və tôr′ē, -tōr′ē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ries. 
  1. a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, esp. a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars.
  2. an institution that controls or carries on the work of such a place.
  3. a place or structure that provides an extensive view;
    lookout.
  • Latin observā(re) to observe + -tory2
  • 1670–80

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
observatory /əbˈzɜːvətərɪ -trɪ/ n ( pl -ries)
  1. an institution or building specially designed and equipped for observing meteorological and astronomical phenomena
  2. any building or structure providing an extensive view of its surroundings
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