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Observing Meaning in English

word · lemma: observe

/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/
uhb-ZUR-ving
/ɒbzˈɜːvɪŋ/
ob-ZUR-ving

释义

Watching something or someone carefully, often to learn, understand, or gather information. It can also mean following rules or customs.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in formal and scientific contexts ('observing animals', 'observing behavior'), but also for personal reflection. Can refer to watching or to adhering to customs ('observing a holiday'). Distinct from 'noticing', which is more spontaneous.

例句

The students are observing the stars through a telescope.

basic

She is observing the birds in the park.

basic

We are observing the rules during the experiment.

basic

I've been observing how my cat behaves at night—it's fascinating.

natural

We're observing Ramadan this month.

natural

He sat quietly, observing everything going on around him.

natural