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observed

UK //əbˈzɜːvd//US //əbˈzɜːrvd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'observare',由 'ob-'(意为 'toward')和 'servare'(意为 'to keep, watch')组成,意为 'to watch, keep, or heed'。

verb

❶ 指通过仔细看或注意来发现或注意到某事,常用于科学实验或日常观察中。

“The scientist observed the behavior of the ants for hours.”

(科学家观察了蚂蚁的行为好几个小时。)

“She observed that the leaves were changing color.”

(她注意到树叶正在变色。)

❶ 指遵守或遵循规则、法律或传统,常用于正式场合或书面语中。

“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:noticed, watched, monitored, followed, complied with

常见短语

observed holiday — 指官方或正式认可的假日,人们通常会放假或举行庆祝活动。

“Christmas is an observed holiday in many countries.”

(圣诞节是许多国家的法定假日。)