observe
/əbˈzɜːv/ · /əbˈzɝːv/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3979 in the learning path
观察；注意到
Definitions
v. to watch carefully or notice something
观察；注意到
v. to follow a rule or practise a custom
遵守；奉行
v. to make a comment about something
评论；说
Example
We observed a tiny bird building its nest outside.
我们观察到一只小鸟正在外面筑巢。
Students who observe wildlife directly often develop a deeper understanding of how ecosystems function.
直接观察野生动物的学生往往能更深入地理解生态系统如何运作。
Collocations
- observe closely
- observe the rules
- observe a tradition
Word family
- observation (n.)
- observer (n.)
- observant (adj.)
- observable (adj.)
Synonyms
- watch
- notice
Usage tip
observe sb doing sth 表示观察到某人正在做某事。
FAQ
- What does observe mean?
- to watch carefully or notice something to follow a rule or practise a custom to make a comment about something
- How is observe pronounced?
- UK /əbˈzɜːv/, US /əbˈzɝːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
