observation

美 [ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn]英 [ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn]
  • n.观察,观测,监视;(对法律等的)遵守,奉行;注意,觉察;(尤指据所见、所闻、所读而作的)评述,评论,言论;观察资料,观测数据;观察力;<海><空>测天
  • adj.供观察用的,观摩用的

复数: observations

observ(e) 观察 + -ation 名词后缀

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observationobservation

noun

1

观察;观测;监视
the act of watching sb/sth carefully for a period of time, especially to learn sth

Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.

大部分信息都是通过直接观察动物的行为收集到的。

results based on scientific observations

根据科学观测得来的结果

We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen) .

我们设法避开了人们的注意。

The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police) .

嫌疑人正受到监视。

She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her) .

她有超人的观察力。

an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched)

瞭望哨 / 塔

2

(尤指据所见、所闻、所读而作的)评论
a comment, especially based on sth you have seen, heard or read

He began by making a few general observations about the report.

开头他先对这个报告作了几点概括性的评论。

She has some interesting observations on possible future developments.

她对未来发展的可能性有一些饶有兴味的论述。

These are all words for sth that you say or write, especially sth that gives information or an opinion.以上各词均指口头或书面的说明、宣布。

something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion, often in a formal way 通常指正式的说明、声明、陈述、报告:

A government spokesperson made a statement to the press.

政府发言人向新闻界发表了一份声明。

something that you say or write that gives an opinion on sth or is a response to a question about a particular situation 指议论、评论、解释:

She made helpful comments on my work.

她对我的工作提出了有益的意见。

a spoken or written statement that informs people about sth 指公告、布告、通告:

the announcement of a peace agreement

和平协议公告

something that you say or write that gives an opinion or thought about sb/sth 指谈论、言论、评述:

He made a number of rude remarks about the food.

对于这食物他作了许多无礼的评论。

( rather formal ) an official or formal statement, especially one that states an intention, belief or feeling, or that gives information 指官方或正式的公告、宣告、宣言、声明:

the declaration of war

宣战

( rather formal ) a comment, especially one based on sth you have seen, heard or read 尤指根据所见、所闻、所读而作的评论:

He began by making a few general observations about the report.

开头他先对这个报告作了几点概括性的评论。

A comment can be official or private. A remark can be made in public or private but is always unofficial and the speaker may not have considered it carefully. An observation is unofficial but is usually more considered than a remark.

observation

频次

  • 1
    N-UNCOUNT 观察;观测
    Observation is the action or process of carefully watching someone or something.

    ...careful observation of the movement of the planets...

    对行星运动的仔细观测

  • 2
    N-COUNT 观察所得;观察资料;观测数据
    An observation is something that you have learned by seeing or watching something and thinking about it.

    This book contains observations about the causes of addictions.

    该书包括有关成瘾原因的观察发现。

  • 3
    N-COUNT (通常指观察后发表的)评论,言论
    If a person makes an observation, they make a comment about something or someone, usually as a result of watching how they behave.

    'You're an obstinate man,' she said. 'Is that a criticism,' I said, 'or just an observation?'.

    “你是个很执拗的人,”她说道。“你这是批评呢,”我说,“还是只是发表评论而已?”

  • 4
    N-UNCOUNT 观察力
    Observation is the ability to pay a lot of attention to things and to notice more about them than most people do.

    She has good powers of observation.

    她的观察力很敏锐。

noun

1
the act of observing;taking a patient look
Synonym: observance watching
2
the act of making and recording a measurement
3
the act of noticing or paying attention
he escaped the notice of the police
Synonym: notice observance
4
facts learned by observing
he reported his observations to the mayor
5
a remark expressing careful consideration
Synonym: reflection reflexion

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals ' behaviour .

    大部分信息都是通过直接观察动物的行为收集到的。

  2. In hospital she 'll be under observation all the time .

    医院会对她24小时密切观察。

  3. He began by making a few general observations about the report .

    开头他先对这个报告作了几点概括性的评论。

  4. She has some interesting observations on possible future developments .

    她对未来发展的可能性有一些饶有兴味的论述。

  5. The suspect is being kept under observation .

    嫌疑人正受到监视。

  6. We managed to escape observation .

    我们设法避开了人们的注意。

  7. As far as I could tell , neither of us was under observation .

    据我所知,我们俩都没有受到监视。

  8. Ferris has a rare ability to record her observations on paper

    费里斯具备把自己的观察结果记录下来的超强能力。

  9. She has good powers of observation .

    她的观察力很敏锐。

  10. The satellite fixes positions by making repeated observations of each star .

    卫星通过对每颗恒星反复观察进行定位。

  11. The diaries are a mixture of confession , work in progress and observation .

    这些日记里既有自白,也有当下工作记录,还有见闻评论。

  12. This book contains observations about the causes of addictions .

    该书包括有关成瘾原因的观察发现。

  13. She offered some really interesting , insightful observations .

    她给出了一些非常有趣又富有洞察力的评论。

  14. There is some swelling and he is being detained for observation .

    他身上有些浮肿,被留院观察。

  15. While her observations may be true about some men , they could hardly apply to the entire gender .

    虽然她的评论就某些男人而言可能是正确的,但绝不适用于所有男性。

  16. Da Vinci was methodical in his research , carefully recording his observations and theories

    达·芬奇搞研究井井有条,会详细记录观察资料和理论学说。

  17. She was undernourished , an observation that prompted yet another unasked question

    她看上去营养不良,这一发现又引出了一个未被问及的问题。

  18. The diaries are a mixture of confession and observation

    这些日记既有自白,也有评论。

  19. From the observation booth , we watched Ted and his therapist through the one-way glass .

    我们在观察室透过单向玻璃注视着特德和他的治疗师。

  20. The play is a rueful , wry observation about the way we are all subject to the ravages of time

    该剧凄然而讽刺地描述了我们大家是如何被岁月所摧残的。

  21. ' You 're an obstinate man , ' she said . ' Is that a criticism , ' I said , ' or just an observation ? ' .

    “你是个很执拗的人,”她说道。“你这是批评呢,”我说,“还是只是发表评论而已?”

  22. That is the second time you have made that observation .

    那是你第二次作那样的申述了。

  23. Our observations may contain a grain of truth for you to refer to .

    我们的意见也许会有千虑一得之处,供你参考。

  24. When experiments are to be made , one cannot rely too much upon the human senses to make accurate observation .

    在做实验时,不能过分依靠人类的感觉去做精确的观察。

  25. Did you keep him under observation ?

    你对他进行监视了吗?

  26. He 's just published observations on Japanese bird life .

    他刚刚发表了日本鸟类生活的观察资料。

  27. The last observation of yours has hit the nail on the head .

    你最后的意见真是一针见血。

  28. The new breed is under observation .

    新品种正在观察中。

  29. He made valuable observations on the prices .

    他对物价问题提出了宝贵的意见。

  30. He was accurate in his observation .

    他观察准确。

前缀
e-观察

observer n. 观察者

observ(e) 观察 + -er 某种人

后缀
e-名词后缀

conversation n. 会话

convers(e) 相反的事物 + -ation 名词后缀

information n. 信息

inform v.告诉 + -ation 名词后缀

invitation n. (口头或书面的)邀请

invit(e) 邀请,招致 + -ation 名词后缀

occupation n. 工作,职业

occupy 占用,占据 + -ation 名词后缀

organization n. 组织

organiz(e) 组织,安排 + -ation 名词后缀

population n. (地区、国家等的)人口,人口数量

popul 人,人民 + -ation 名词后缀

adaptation n. 改编本

adapt v.使适应 + -ation 名词后缀

expectation n. 预料

expect v.认为…有可能发生 + -ation 名词后缀

explanation n. 解释

explain v.解释 + -ation 名词后缀

immigration n. 移民

immigrat(e) 使移民入境 + -ation 名词后缀

preparation n. 准备

prepar(e) 准备 + -ation 名词后缀

presentation n. 演示

present adj.在场的 + -ation 名词后缀

pronunciation n. 读音

pro- 向前,在前 + nunci 说,报告 + -ation 名词后缀

starvation n. 饥饿

starv(e) 挨饿 + -ation 名词后缀

administration n. 管理

administer 管理;负责 + -ation 名词后缀

application n. 应用

apply 应用,申请 + -ic- + -ation 名词后缀

aviation n. 航空

avi 鸟 + -ation 名词后缀

civilization n. 文明

civilize 使开化,使文明 + -ation 名词后缀

combination n. 结合体

combin(e) 组合 + -ation 名词后缀

conservation n. (官方对历史或艺术建筑的)保护

con- 共同, 一起 + serv 保持 + -e + -ation 名词后缀

corporation n. (大)公司

corpor 身体,团体 + -ation 名词后缀

destination n. 目的地

destin(e) 注定 + -ation 名词后缀

examination n. 检查

examin(e) 检查 + -ation 名词后缀

formation n. 组成

form 形状 + -ation 名词后缀

foundation n. 地基

found adj.偶然(或意外)发现的 + -ation 名词后缀

imagination n. 想象力

imagin(e) 想象 + -ation 名词后缀

implication n. 可能的影响(或作用、结果)

im- 在内,进入,使 + plic 重叠,折叠 + -ation 名词后缀

installation n. 安装

instal vt.安装 + -l- + -ation 名词后缀

interpretation n. 理解

interpret v.解释 + -ation 名词后缀

limitation n. 限制

limit n.界限 + -ation 名词后缀

plantation n. 种植园

plant n.植物 + -ation 名词后缀

publication n. 出版

public adj.公众的 + -ation 名词后缀

quotation n. 引用

quot 引用,数目 + -ation 名词后缀

recommendation n. 正式建议

recommend v.推荐 + -ation 名词后缀

reputation n. 名誉

reput(e) 名誉;名声 + -ation 名词后缀

resignation n. 辞职

resign v.辞职 + -ation 名词后缀

temptation n. 引诱

tempt v.引诱 + -ation 名词后缀

transformation n. 转型

transform v.彻底改变 + -ation 名词后缀

transportation n. 运输

transport v.运输 + -ation 名词后缀

orientation n. 方向

orient n.东方国家 + -ation 名词后缀

revelation n. 被暴露的真相

reveal v.透露 + -ation 名词后缀

federation n. 联邦

feder 信任 + -ation 名词后缀

reservation n. 预订

reserv(e) 保留 + -ation 名词后缀

inspiration n. 灵感

inspir(e) 激发 + -ation 名词后缀

vocation n. 职业

voc- 声音;叫喊 + -ation 名词后缀

  • 词语搭配

observation与以下词性连用

prep.

by observation

凭借观测

through observation

通过观测

under observation

在观察中

adj.

careful observation

仔细观察

direct observation

直接观察;直接观察所得;直截了当的评论

v.

make an observation

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