How do you use "observe" in a sentence?

The scientists observed the behaviour of the animals. She observed that the door had been left open. Many people still observe traditional customs at Christmas.

observe

Q: What does "observe" mean?

To watch carefully; to notice; to follow rules or customs The word 'observe' means to watch something carefully and attentively, especially for scientific or official purposes. It can also mean to make a remark or comment about something noticed. Additionally, it means to follow or comply with rules, customs, or religious practices (observe a tradition).

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Meaning: To watch carefully; to notice; to follow rules or customs

观察；注意到；遵守

observar; notar; cumplir

観察する；気づく；守る

관찰하다; 알아차리다; 지키다

The word 'observe' means to watch something carefully and attentively, especially for scientific or official purposes. It can also mean to make a remark or comment about something noticed. Additionally, it means to follow or comply with rules, customs, or religious practices (observe a tradition).

「observe」意为仔细且专注地观看某物，尤其是出于科学或官方目的。它也可以表示对注意到的事物发表评论。此外，它意为遵循或遵守规则、习俗或宗教习惯（遵守传统）。

La palabra «observe» significa mirar algo con cuidado y atención, especialmente para fines científicos u oficiales. También puede significar hacer un comentario sobre algo notado. Además, significa seguir o cumplir reglas, costumbres o prácticas religiosas.

「observe」は何かを注意深く観察することを意味し、特に科学的または公式の目的で行われます。気づいたことについてコメントすることも意味できます。また、ルール、習慣、または宗教的慣行に従うことも意味します。

'observe'는 특히 과학적이거나 공식적인 목적으로 무언가를 주의 깊게 관찰하는 것을 의미합니다. 알아차린 것에 대해 언급하거나 논평하는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다. 또한 규칙, 관습 또는 종교적 관행을 따르거나 준수하는 것(전통을 지키다)을 의미합니다.

Examples

The scientists observed the behaviour of the animals.
科学家们观察了动物的行为。
Los científicos observaron el comportamiento de los animales.
科学者たちは動物の行動を観察しました。
과학자들은 동물의 행동을 관찰했습니다.
She observed that the door had been left open.
她注意到门开着。
Ella observó que la puerta había quedado abierta.
彼女はドアが開いたままになっていることに気づきました。
그녀는 문이 열린 채로 있는 것을 알아차렸습니다.
Many people still observe traditional customs at Christmas.
许多人仍然在圣诞节遵守传统习俗。
Mucha gente todavía observa costumbres tradicionales en Navidad.
多くの人々が今でもクリスマスに伝統的な習慣を守っています。
많은 사람들이 여전히 크리스마스에 전통적인 관습을 지킵니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'observer', from Latin 'observare' meaning 'to watch over, to note', from 'ob-' (over, toward) + 'servare' (to keep, to watch). Related to 'conserve', 'preserve', and 'reserve'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal