observe
- v.观察;观察到;遵守（规则、法律等）;注意到;看到;评论;庆祝;监视;注视;说话
过去式： observed 现在分词： observing 过去分词： observed 第三人称单数： observes
ob- 加强 + serv 服务 + -e
observeverb
看到；注意到；观察到
to see or notice sb/sth
Have you observed any changes lately?
最近你注意到什么变化没有？
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life) .
小说中的人物个个栩栩如生。
The police observed a man enter the bank.
警察注意到一个男人走进了银行。
They observed him entering the bank.
他们看见他走进银行。
She observed that all the chairs were already occupied.
她发现所有的椅子都有人坐了。
He was observed to follow her closely.
有人看到他紧跟着她。
观察；注视；监视
to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them
I felt he was observing everything I did.
我觉得他正在注视着我做的每一件事。
The patients were observed over a period of several months.
这些病人被观察了数月之久。
They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together.
他们观看了机器零件的组装过程。
He observes keenly, but says little.
他观察敏锐，但言语寥寥。
说话；评论
to make a remark
She observed that it was getting late.
她说天色晚了。
遵守（规则、法律等）
to obey rules, laws, etc.
Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?
叛乱者会遵守停火协议吗？
The crowd observed a minute's silence (= were silent for one minute) in memory of those who had died.
众人为死者默哀一分钟。
庆祝；庆贺；欢度
to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc.
Do they observe Christmas?
他们过不过圣诞节？
These words all mean to see sth, especially when you pay careful attention to it.以上各词均含看到、注意到之义。
to see, hear or become aware of sb/sth; to pay attention to sb/sth 指看（或听）到、注意到、意识到、注意、留意：
The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell.
我首先注意到的是这屋子里的气味。
( rather formal ) to notice or pay careful attention to sth 指注意、留意：
Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday.
请注意办事处星期一将关闭。
to discover or notice sth, especially sth that is not easy to see, hear, etc. 指发现、查明、侦察出：
The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
这些检查旨在早期查出疾病。
( formal ) to see or notice sb/sth 指看到、注意到、观察到：
Have you observed any changes lately?
最近你注意到什么变化没有？
The police observed a man enter the bank.
警察注意到一个男人走进了银行。
( rather formal ) to see sth happen 指当场看到、目击：
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
警方呼吁目击这一事件的人与他们联系。
( formal ) to notice or become aware of sth, especially sth that is not obvious 指注意到、意识到、察觉到：
I perceived a change in his behaviour over those months.
我注意到他的举止在那几个月里有些改变。
observe
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VERB （尤指为了解而）观察，观测
If you observe a person or thing, you watch them carefully, especially in order to learn something about them.Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies...
斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。
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VERB 看到；注意到
If you observe someone or something, you see or notice them.In 1664 Hooke observed a reddish spot on the surface of the planet.
1664年，胡克注意到这颗行星表面有一块微红的斑点。
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VERB （尤指就注意到或深思熟虑之事）说，评论，评述
If you observe that something is the case, you make a remark or comment about it, especially when it is something you have noticed and thought about a lot.We observe that the first calls for radical transformation did not begin until the period of the industrial revolution...
我们认为直到工业革命时期才出现了要求彻底变革的第一波呐喊。
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VERB 遵守，奉行（法律、习俗等）
If you observe something such as a law or custom, you obey it or follow it.Imposing speed restrictions is easy, but forcing motorists to observe them is trickier...
限制车速容易，但强制司机遵守这些限速规定就难办多了。
verb
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- stick to correctly or closely
- The pianist kept time with the metronome
- keep count
- I cannot keep track of all my employees
- Synonym: keep maintain
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- make mention of
- She observed that his presentation took up too much time
- They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
- Synonym: note mention remark
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- observe with care or pay close attention to
- Take note of this chemical reaction
- Synonym: note take note
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- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- Synonym: detect find discover notice
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- watch attentively
- Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
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- follow with the eyes or the mind
- Keep an eye on the baby, please!
- The world is watching Sarajevo
- She followed the men with the binoculars
- Synonym: watch follow watch over keep an eye on
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- show respect towards
- honor your parents!
- Synonym: respect honor honour abide by
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- behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- Keep the commandments
- celebrate Christmas
- Observe Yom Kippur
- Synonym: celebrate keep
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- conform one's action or practice to
- keep appointments
- she never keeps her promises
- We kept to the original conditions of the contract
- Synonym: keep
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As for me , I treat a disease when it is already well developed and very serious . People observe me perform bloodletting by injecting tubes into vessels3 or applying medical ointment4 on the skin , and thus look upon me as well versed5 in medicine . So I have become well known all over the country . "
严重之时。一般人都看到我在经脉上穿针管来放血、在皮肤上敷药等大手术，所以以为我的医术高明，名气因此响遍全国。”
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Children love them because they can observe a tiny world .
孩子们喜欢它们，是因为从中能看到一个小小的世界。
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The patients were observed over a period of several months .
这些病人被观察了数月之久。
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They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together .
他们观看了机器零件的组装过程。
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He was observed to follow her closely .
有人看到他紧跟着她。
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They observed him entering the bank .
他们看见他走进银行。
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They had observed regularities in the behaviour of the animals .
他们曾观察过这些动物的习性。
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Have you observed any changes lately ?
最近你注意到什么变化没有？
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She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed .
她观察着他呼吸时胸部的微微起伏。
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The crowd observed a minute 's silence in memory of those who had died .
众人为死者默哀一分钟。
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She stood at the door observing the peaceful domestic tableau around the fire .
她站在门口，看着炉火周围阖家祥和的景象。
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She simply observes the outward forms of religion .
她只是表面上信教而已。
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They observed the prisoners through a one-way mirror .
他们透过单向镜子监视犯人。
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Do they observe Christmas ?
他们过不过圣诞节？
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They were careful to observe the proprieties .
他们恪守规矩。
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Will the rebels observe the ceasefire ?
叛乱者会遵守停火协议吗？
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We change our behaviour by observing the behaviour of those around us
我们通过观察周围人的举止改变自己的行为。
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Are there any classes I could observe ?
有我可以观摩的课吗？
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' He is a fine young man , ' observed Stephen .
“他是个很不错的小伙子，”斯蒂芬评论道。
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Our teachers took us on field trips to observe plants and animals , firsthand
老师带我们去野游，对动植物进行实地观察。
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The scientists will study the variety of trees and observe which are fruiting .
科学家将研究各种树木，并观察哪些会结果实。
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We observe a striking shift away from a labor theory among all mainline economists
我们发现在主流经济学家中间出现了一种偏离劳动理论的显著变化。
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Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies
斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。
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Scientists observe the same dynamics in fluids .
科学家们在液体中观察到了同样的驱动力。
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Charles ' appeal is best observed in the flesh
见到查尔斯本人才最能感受到他的魅力。
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Weather satellites have observed a ring of volcanic ash girdling the earth
气象卫星观测到一个环绕地球的火山灰带。
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They observed the comet for 70 days before it faded from sight
他们观察了这颗彗星70天，直至其慢慢从视线中消失。
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We observe that the first calls for radical transformation did not begin until the period of the industrial revolution
我们认为直到工业革命时期才出现了要求彻底变革的第一波呐喊。
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American forces are observing Christmas quietly .
美国部队正在悄悄地庆祝圣诞节。
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Researchers observed one bird impale a rodent on a cactus
研究人员观察到一只鸟把一只啮齿动物钉在一棵仙人掌上。
侧重短暂的看的动作，但并不一定能看见，有时用来唤起别人的注意。
Look at the blackboard.
看黑板。
Look at my new car.
瞧瞧我的新车。
She covered her eyes, afraid to look.
她蒙上眼睛，不敢看。
指注意到某事物，或为了解某人、某事而对其进行仔细观察。
The far side of the moon is difficult for us to observe.
我们难以观察到月亮的另一面。
Thousands of people observed the ship leaving the harbour.
数以千计的人观看了轮船离港下水的情形。
The scientist carefully observed the specimen.
这名科学家仔细观察标本。
指发现或意识到某事；也指以某种方式理解某人或某事。
I perceived a change in his behaviour.
我发觉他的行为有些变化。
I can't perceive any difference between these pictures.
我看不出这些图片有什么差别。
She is perceived as the future president.
她被视为未来的总裁。
侧重看的结果；也指眼睛看得见或观看比赛、电视节目等。
He looked but saw nothing.
他看了看，但什么也没有看见。
You can see for miles from here.
从这儿可以看到好几英里远。
Did you see that programme last night?
你昨晚看那个节目了吗？
指在一段时间内关注某人或某事。
watch television
看电视
Next time you visit the zoo, watch the tigers carefully.
下次你们参观动物园，要仔细观察老虎。
Can you recommend a place where we can watch the beautiful sunrise?
你能推荐一个我们可以观看美丽日出的地方吗？
普通用词，指依据法律法规行事，也指服从某种权威。
A good citizen must obey the law.
一个好公民必须守法。
Soldiers are expected to obey orders without questioning them.
军人应当毫无异议地服从命令。
指依照法规、协议、决定等行事，含即使不同意也必须接受并服从之意。
We have to abide by the new rules.
我们必须遵守新的规定。
She will abide by her promise.
她会信守诺言的。
They have to abide by the refree's decision.
他们必须服从裁判的决定。
指接受劝告、听从指示等，强调按照别人所告知、示范等的内容去做。
follow a diet/recipe
按照规定饮食/采用规定食谱
Why didn't you follow the doctor's advice?
你为什么不听医生的劝告？
Take care to follow the instructions.
注意按照指示进行。
指奉行法律、协议、习俗等，常可与 obey 换用。
This new law must be strictly observed/obeyed.
这项新法律必须严格遵守。
Both sides have observed/obeyed the ceasefire.
双方都遵守了停火协定。
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