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watching

UK //ˈwɒtʃɪŋ//US //ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'wacchen',与古英语 'wæccan'(意为‘保持清醒’或‘警惕’)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根 *wak-。

verb

❶ 用眼睛观察某物或某人,通常是为了注意或监控其变化或行为。常用于描述专注或有目的的观察行为。

“She is watching the birds in the garden.”

(她正在花园里观察鸟儿。)

“I enjoy watching the sunset every evening.”

(我喜欢每天晚上看日落。)

同义词:observing, viewing, monitoring

noun

❶ 指观看的行为或活动,通常用于描述持续或重复的观察行为。

“Bird watching is a popular hobby.”

(观鸟是一种受欢迎的爱好。)

“The constant watching of the screen made her eyes tired.”

(长时间盯着屏幕让她的眼睛感到疲劳。)

同义词:observation, surveillance, monitoring

常见短语

watching over — 照顾或保护某人或某物,通常带有责任感和关怀的意味。

“She felt at peace knowing her grandmother was watching over her.”

(知道祖母在守护着她,她感到安心。)

keep watching — 继续观察或关注某事,通常用于提醒或鼓励持续注意。

“Keep watching for any changes in the patient's condition.”

(继续观察病人病情的变化。)