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observe

UK //əbˈzɜːv//US //əbˈzɜːrv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'observare',由 'ob-'(意为‘朝向’)和 'servare'(意为‘保持、守护’)组成,原意为‘留意、守护’。

verb

❶ 仔细观察或注意到某事物,通常指有意识地关注细节或行为。

“Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.”

(科学家观察动物在自然栖息地的行为。)

“She observed that the child was unusually quiet.”

(她注意到那个孩子异常安静。)

❶ 遵守或遵循规则、法律或习俗,表示对某种规定的尊重或服从。

“All drivers must observe the speed limit.”

(所有司机都必须遵守限速规定。)

“The company strictly observes safety regulations.”

(公司严格遵守安全规定。)

同义词:watch, notice, follow, comply, adhere

常见短语

observe silence — 保持沉默,通常是为了表示尊重或纪念。

“The crowd observed silence as the names of the fallen were read.”

(当念出逝者的名字时,人群保持沉默。)

observe a tradition — 遵循或庆祝某种传统,表示对其的尊重和延续。

“Every year, our family observes the tradition of making dumplings together.”

(每年,我们家都会遵循一起包饺子的传统。)