observe

verb

1. 看到；注意到；观察到
   to see or notice sb/sth
   1. Have you observed any changes lately?
      最近你注意到什么变化没有？
   2. 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。
   3. The police observed a man enter the bank.
      警察注意到一个男人走进了银行。
   4. They observed him entering the bank.
      他们看见他走进银行。
   5. She observed that all the chairs were already occupied.
      她发现所有的椅子都有人坐了。
   6. He was observed to follow her closely.
      有人看到他紧跟着她。
2. 观察；注视；监视
   to watch sb/sth carefully, especially to learn more about them
   1. I felt he was observing everything I did.
      我觉得他正在注视着我做的每一件事。
   2. The patients were observed over a period of several months.
      这些病人被观察了数月之久。
   3. They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together.
      他们观看了机器零件的组装过程。
   4. He observes keenly, but says little.
      他观察敏锐，但言语寥寥。
3. 说话；评论
   to make a remark
   1. She observed that it was getting late.
      她说天色晚了。
4. 遵守（规则、法律等）
   to obey rules, laws, etc.
   1. Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?
      叛乱者会遵守停火协议吗？
   2. 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。
5. 庆祝；庆贺；欢度
   to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc.
   1. Do they observe Christmas?
      他们过不过圣诞节？

1. 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.
   1. Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies...
      斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。
   2. Are there any classes I could observe?...
      有我可以观摩的课吗？
   3. Our sniper teams observed them manning an anti-aircraft gun.
      我们的狙击队观看他们操作高射炮。
2. VERB 看到；注意到
   If you observe someone or something, you see or notice them.
   1. 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。
3. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 'He is a fine young man,' observed Stephen.
      “他是个很不错的小伙子，”斯蒂芬评论道。
4. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. The army was observing a ceasefire...
      军队正遵守停火协议。
   3. American forces are observing Christmas quietly.
      美国部队正在悄悄地庆祝圣诞节。

1. The Royal Greenwich Observatory was founded to observe and catalogue the stars.
   当初创立皇家格林尼治天文台就是为了观察星体并对其进行编目。
2. 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。
3. 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。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies
   斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。
7. Are there any classes I could observe?
   有我可以观摩的课吗？
8. Our sniper teams observed them manning an anti-aircraft gun.
   我们的狙击队观看他们操作高射炮。
9. 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。
10. 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。
11. 'He is a fine young man,' observed Stephen.
    “他是个很不错的小伙子，”斯蒂芬评论道。
12. 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。
13. The army was observing a ceasefire
    军队正遵守停火协议。
14. American forces are observing Christmas quietly.
    美国部队正在悄悄地庆祝圣诞节。
15. 'You will strictly observe your diet: no wine or spirits, very little meat.' — 'Of course.'
    “你要严格控制饮食：禁酒，少吃荤。”——“这个自然。”
16. One should not only observe but also help.
    不但要看，而且要帮。
17. We cannot always observe the traditions handed down to us from the past.
    我们不能永远遵守过去传下来的传统。
18. All the football match spectators were able to observe order in the stadium.
    球赛观众都能遵守会场秩序。
19. Everyone should observe the law.
    谁都应该守法。
20. Aim: to observe the clinical effects of alfacalcidol the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    目的：观察阿法骨化醇治疗绝经后骨质疏松症的疗效。
21. To observe antipyretic-analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Banlangen buccal tablets ( bbts).
    观察板蓝根含片的解热镇痛及抗炎作用。
22. We should observe the rule of law, not the rule of man.
    要搞法治，不搞人治。
23. Men observe and infer in all sorts of ways.
    人们通过各个途径进行观察和推断。
24. Objective to establish an experimental cancer cachectic model, and observe the nutritional and hormonal disorders.
    目的是建立一种癌性恶病质动物模型，并观察其营养指标和体液因子的变化。
25. The party organization should make serious efforts to educate and observe the probationary members.
    党组织对预备党员应当认真教育和考察。
26. When we observe these effects, we have discovered an anti-pattern.
    在我们观察这些效果时，我们发现了一种反模式。
27. We can observe a structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or a group.
    我们可以观察到个性和群体所特有的一种结构性或行为性的特征。
28. Objective: To observe the effect of enteral nutrition ( EN) on critical surgical patients.
    目的：探讨肠内营养（EN）支持对外科危重病人的安全性和有效性。
29. Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Lanqin oral solution on radiation laryngopharyngitis and its safety.
    目的观察蓝芩口服液治疗放射性咽喉炎的疗效和安全性。
30. Objective: To observe the clinical effect of decoction and cisapride on functional dyspepsia.
    目的：观察四磨汤和西沙必利治疗功能性消化不良的疗效。

  look observe perceive see watch【导航词义：看】

  look v. 看

〔辨析〕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。

  observe v. 〈正式〉观察（到），观看

〔辨析〕指注意到某事物，或为了解某人、某事而对其进行仔细观察。

  perceive v. 〈正式〉察觉，注意到； 〈书〉看待

〔辨析〕指发现或意识到某事；也指以某种方式理解某人或某事。

  see v. 看见，看到，观看

〔辨析〕侧重看的结果；也指眼睛看得见或观看比赛、电视节目等。

  watch v. 注视，观看

〔辨析〕指在一段时间内关注某人或某事。

  obey abide by follow observe【导航词义：遵守】

  obey v. 遵守，服从

〔辨析〕普通用词，指依据法律法规行事，也指服从某种权威。

  abide by phr. v. 遵守，信守

〔辨析〕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。

  follow v. 听从，遵循

〔辨析〕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。

  observe v. 遵守

〔辨析〕指奉行法律、协议、习俗等，常可与 obey 换用。

verb

1. stick to correctly or closely
   1. The pianist kept time with the metronome
   2. keep count
   3. I cannot keep track of all my employees

   Synonym:    keepmaintain

2. make mention of
   1. She observed that his presentation took up too much time
   2. They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing

   Synonym:    notementionremark

3. observe with care or pay close attention to
   1. Take note of this chemical reaction

   Synonym:    notetake note

4. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
   1. She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
   2. We found traces of lead in the paint

   Synonym:    detectfinddiscovernotice

5. watch attentively
   1. Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals

6. follow with the eyes or the mind
   1. Keep an eye on the baby, please!
   2. The world is watching Sarajevo
   3. She followed the men with the binoculars

   Synonym:    watchfollowwatch overkeep an eye on

7. show respect towards
   1. honor your parents!

   Synonym:    respecthonorhonourabide by

8. behave as expected during of holidays or rites
   1. Keep the commandments
   2. celebrate Christmas
   3. Observe Yom Kippur

   Synonym:    celebratekeep

9. conform one's action or practice to
   1. keep appointments
   2. she never keeps her promises
   3. We kept to the original conditions of the contract

   Synonym:    keep