1 VERB （尤指为了解而）观察，观测 If you observe a person or thing, you watch them carefully, especially in order to learn something about them. （尤指为了解而）观察，观测
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Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies. [VERB noun]
斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。
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Are there any classes I could observe?. [VERB noun]
有我可以观摩的课吗？
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Our sniper teams observed them manning an anti-aircraft gun. [VERB noun verb-ing]
我们的狙击队观看他们操作高射炮。
SYN watch, study, view, look at
2 VERB 看到；注意到 If you observe someone or something, you see or notice them. 看到；注意到 [formal]
SYN notice, see, note, mark
3 VERB （尤指就注意到或深思熟虑之事）说，评论，评述 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. （尤指就注意到或深思熟虑之事）说，评论，评述 [formal]
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We observe that the first calls for radical transformation did not begin until the period of the industrial revolution. [VERB that]
我们认为直到工业革命时期才出现了要求彻底变革的第一波呐喊。
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'He is a fine young man,' observed Stephen. [VERB with quote]
“他是个很不错的小伙子，”斯蒂芬评论道。
4 VERB 遵守，奉行（法律、习俗等） If you observe something such as a law or custom, you obey it or follow it. 遵守，奉行（法律、习俗等）
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Imposing speed restrictions is easy, but forcing motorists to observe them is trickier. [VERB noun]
限制车速容易，但强制司机遵守这些限速规定就难办多了。
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The army was observing a ceasefire. [VERB noun]
军队正遵守停火协议。
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American forces are observing Christmas quietly. [VERB noun]
美国部队正在悄悄地庆祝圣诞节。
SYN comply with, keep, follow, mind
ThesaurusWord PartnershipWord Link
| Thesaurus | observe Also look up: |
| VERB. | study, watch 1 detect, notice, spot 2 |
| Word Partnership | Use observe with: |
| N. | observe behaviour, opportunity to observe 1 2 observe guidelines, observe rules 4 |
| Word Link | serv ≈ keeping : conserve, observe, preserve |
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