observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
英語
~ 1400
megfigyel, figyel, észrevesz, észlel, betart, megtart, tiszteletben tart, megjegyez
動詞
B1
1
用法パターン：
to observe [someone/something]
The teacher observed the students during the exam.
A tanár figyelte a diákokat a vizsga alatt.
Scientists observed the birds in their natural habitat.
A tudósok megfigyelték a madarakat természetes élőhelyükön.
He observed her reaction to the news.
We observed the workers as they repaired the road.
学習者向け例文
I observed the cat playing.
Megfigyeltem, ahogy a macska játszik.
She observed the children in the park.
Megfigyelte a gyerekeket a parkban.
We observed the stars at night.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
意味
Watch closely to notice details
コロケーション
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
類義語
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
|
monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
対義語
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
テーマ
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
定義
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
To watch someone or something carefully, especially to notice or study details.
動詞
B1
2
用法パターン：
to observe that [clause]
She observed that he seemed tired.
Észrevette, hogy a férfi fáradtnak tűnik.
I observed a slight change in his tone.
Észrevettem egy apró változást a hangnemében.
They observed no signs of damage.
We observed that the lights were off.
学習者向け例文
I observed that she was sad.
Észrevettem, hogy szomorú.
He observed a bird on the tree.
Észrevett egy madarat a fán.
We observed no cars on the street.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
意味
Notice or perceive something
コロケーション
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
類義語
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
対義語
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
テーマ
daily life
|core_vocabulary
定義
To see or notice something.
To become aware of something through careful noticing, often without intentional study.
動詞
B2
FORMAL
3
用法パターン：
to observe [a law/rule/custom]
Citizens are expected to observe the law.
Az állampolgároktól elvárják, hogy betartsák a törvényeket.
They observe local customs when traveling abroad.
Amikor külföldre utaznak, tiszteletben tartják a helyi szokásokat.
The ceremony will observe strict protocol.
We must observe all safety regulations.
学習者向け例文
We observe the school rules.
Betartjuk az iskolai szabályokat.
They observe the holiday every year.
Minden évben megtartják ezt az ünnepet.
You must observe safety rules here.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
意味
Follow a law or custom
コロケーション
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
類義語
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
対義語
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
テーマ
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
定義
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
To obey or act according to a law, custom, tradition, or rule.
動詞
B2
FORMAL
4
megjegyez
B1
用法パターン：
to observe that [clause]
She observed that the weather was unusually warm for October.
Megjegyezte, hogy októberhez képest szokatlanul meleg volt az idő.
He observed dryly that nothing had changed.
Szárazon megjegyezte, hogy semmi sem változott.
The judge observed that the witness seemed nervous.
学習者向け例文
He observed that it was raining.
Megjegyezte, hogy esik az eső.
She observed that he looked tired.
Megjegyezte, hogy a férfi fáradtnak látszik.
They observed that no one was there.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
意味
Make a remark about something noticed
コロケーション
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
類義語
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
|
note (Often used for making factual observations.)
対義語
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
テーマ
communication
|core_vocabulary
定義
To say something about what you see or know.
To make a statement about something you have noticed.
文法
辞書形
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
音節・強勢
ob - serve （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
活用形
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
関連語
Forms
observes
verb
observing
verb
observed
verb
Core family
observation
noun B1
observer
noun B1
Related words
observant
adjective
observable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved
adjective
unobservant
adjective
Advanced or less common
表現
observe a holiday
1/əbzˈɚv ə hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
Celebrate or mark a holiday according to tradition
To take part in activities or customs for a holiday.
例文
- Many countries observe Independence Day with fireworks.
- They observe the holiday with a family meal every year.
observe silence
2/əbzˈɚv sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
formal
Remain silent for a set time
To stay completely quiet for a period of time, usually to show respect or remember someone.
例文
- The crowd observed silence in memory of the victims.
- We will observe silence for two minutes at noon.
observe the rules
3/əbzˈɚv ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
Follow established rules or guidelines
To do what the rules say you must do.
例文
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.