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observant

UK //əbˈzɜːvənt//US //əbˈzɜːrvənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'observantem'(observare的现在分词),意为'观察、遵守',由ob-'完全地'+servare'保持、观察'组成。

adjective

❶ 形容一个人善于观察细节,能够注意到周围环境中容易被忽视的事物或变化。

“She is very observant and noticed the small change in his behavior.”

(她非常善于观察,注意到了他行为上的细微变化。)

“An observant traveler can discover many hidden gems in a city.”

(一个善于观察的旅行者可以在城市中发现许多隐藏的宝藏。)

❶ 指严格遵守宗教或社会规范的行为,常用于描述对宗教仪式或习俗的虔诚遵守。

“He comes from an observant Jewish family that follows all traditions.”

(他来自一个严格遵守犹太教传统的家庭。)

“The observant members of the community attend services every week.”

(社区中虔诚的成员每周都会参加礼拜。)

同义词:perceptive, attentive, alert, watchful, vigilant

常见短语

observant of — 表示严格遵守或特别注意某事物,常用于描述对规则、传统或细节的关注。

“She is always observant of the school rules.”

(她总是严格遵守学校的规章制度。)