observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
Anh
~ 1400
megfigyel, figyel, észrevesz, észlel, betart, megtart, tiszteletben tart, megjegyez
ĐỘNG TỪ
B1
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
Nghĩa
Watch closely to notice details
Cụm từ đi kèm
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
Từ đồng nghĩa
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
|
monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
Chủ đề
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
To watch someone or something carefully, especially to notice or study details.
ĐỘNG TỪ
B1
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
Nghĩa
Notice or perceive something
Cụm từ đi kèm
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
Từ đồng nghĩa
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
Từ trái nghĩa
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
Chủ đề
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To see or notice something.
To become aware of something through careful noticing, often without intentional study.
ĐỘNG TỪ
B2
FORMAL
3
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
Nghĩa
Follow a law or custom
Cụm từ đi kèm
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
Từ đồng nghĩa
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
Chủ đề
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
To obey or act according to a law, custom, tradition, or rule.
ĐỘNG TỪ
B2
FORMAL
4
megjegyez
B1
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
Nghĩa
Make a remark about something noticed
Cụm từ đi kèm
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
Từ đồng nghĩa
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
|
note (Often used for making factual observations.)
Từ trái nghĩa
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To say something about what you see or know.
To make a statement about something you have noticed.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ob - serve (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.