| 词组 | observation |
| 释义 | observation /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən $ ˌɑːbzər-/ noun the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of timeadjectivesclose/careful/detailed observation A lot of useful knowledge is gained by careful observation of the world around you.casual observation (=not very careful or organized) Even casual observation suggests that not all men behave like this.direct/personal/first-hand observation Piaget developed his theories based on direct observation of children. | I knew cigarettes were addictive from personal observation.scientific observation Scientific observation led to the discovery of vaccines.verbscarry out observation(s) The Pentagon was carrying out electronic observations of the Soviet Union.observation + nounsan observation post/point (=a place from where you can watch something, especially below you) The top of the mountain was a natural location for an observation post.an observation deck/platform/tower (=a structure that is built in order to observe something) The army built an observation tower on the top of the building.prepositionsfrom observation We know from observation that this teaching method is effective.phrasesbe under observation (=be in the process of being watched) The police said that the house had been under observation.keep sb under observation The doctor ordered that the patient be kept under observation.sb’s powers of observation (=someone’s ability to notice things) In the past, people used their own powers of observation to forecast the weather. |
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