vt.
1. 看到,注意到[+(that)][+wh-][O3][O4]
He observed a stranger hanging around the store.
他看到一个陌生人在商店附近闲逛。
I observed him stop at the gate.
我看到他在门口停下来。
He pretended not to observe our entry.
他装作没有看见我们进来。
2. 观察,观测;监视
They carefully observed the behavior of deer.
他们仔细观察了鹿的生活习性。
3. 遵守,奉行
This law must be strictly observed.
这项法律必须严格遵守。
4. 说;评述,评论
He observed that it was a lovely day.
他说天气真好。
5. 庆祝(节日等)
Some people observe Christmas here.
在这儿有些人过圣诞节。
vi.
1. 注意;观察
2. 说;评述,评论[(+on/upon)]
He observed on modern art.
他谈了对现代艺术的看法。