及物动词
不及物动词
1. （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.
2. 看到；注意到
If you observe someone or something, you see or notice them.
3. （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.
4. 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. stick to correctly or closely
e.g. The pianist kept time with the metronome
keep count
I cannot keep track of all my employees
2. make mention of
e.g. She observed that his presentation took up too much time
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
3. observe with care or pay close attention to
e.g. Take note of this chemical reaction
4. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
e.g. She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
We found traces of lead in the paint
Synonym: detectfinddiscovernotice
5. watch attentively
e.g. Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
6. follow with the eyes or the mind
e.g. Keep an eye on the baby, please!
The world is watching Sarajevo
She followed the men with the binoculars
Synonym: watchfollowwatch overkeep an eye on
7. show respect towards
e.g. honor your parents!
Synonym: respecthonorhonourabide by
8. behave as expected during of holidays or rites
e.g. Keep the commandments
celebrate Christmas
Observe Yom Kippur
9. conform one's action or practice to
e.g. keep appointments
she never keeps her promises
We kept to the original conditions of the contract
Synonym: keep