observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 1400
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำกริยา
B1
action
1
Watch closely to notice details
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to observe [someone/something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
คำพ้องความหมาย
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
|
monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
คำตรงข้าม
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
หัวข้อ
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The teacher observed the students during the exam.
- Scientists observed the birds in their natural habitat.
- He observed her reaction to the news.
- We observed the workers as they repaired the road.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I observed the cat playing.
- She observed the children in the park.
- We observed the stars at night.
คำกริยา
B1
action
2
Notice or perceive something
To see or notice something.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to observe that [clause]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
คำพ้องความหมาย
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
คำตรงข้าม
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
หัวข้อ
daily life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- She observed that he seemed tired.
- I observed a slight change in his tone.
- They observed no signs of damage.
- We observed that the lights were off.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I observed that she was sad.
- He observed a bird on the tree.
- We observed no cars on the street.
คำกริยา
formal
B2
action
3
Follow a law or custom
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to observe [a law/rule/custom]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
คำพ้องความหมาย
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
คำตรงข้าม
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
หัวข้อ
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- Citizens are expected to observe the law.
- They observe local customs when traveling abroad.
- The ceremony will observe strict protocol.
- We must observe all safety regulations.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- We observe the school rules.
- They observe the holiday every year.
- You must observe safety rules here.
คำกริยา
formal
B2
action
4
Make a remark about something noticed
To say something about what you see or know.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to observe that [clause]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
คำพ้องความหมาย
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
|
note (Often used for making factual observations.)
คำตรงข้าม
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
หัวข้อ
communication
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- She observed that the weather was unusually warm for October.
- He observed dryly that nothing had changed.
- The judge observed that the witness seemed nervous.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- He observed that it was raining.
- She observed that he looked tired.
- They observed that no one was there.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
ob - serve (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
รูปคำ
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.