observer
gb/əbzˈɚvɚ/ us/əbzˈɚvɚ/
B1
Anh
~ 3000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
person watching an event
Someone who looks at or watches something but does not join in.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is an observer at [event]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observer' with 'observatory', which is a building for watching stars.
Từ đồng nghĩa
spectator (Often used for people watching sports or entertainment events.)
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onlooker (Suggests watching something happening in public, often unexpectedly.)
Từ trái nghĩa
participant (Someone who takes part in the event rather than just watching.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
casual observer
|independent observer
|outside observer
|political observer
|keen observer
Chủ đề
daily life
|sports
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The observers took detailed notes during the experiment.
- As an observer at the trial, she was not allowed to speak.
- Several international observers monitored the election process.
- From his position on the hill, he was merely an observer to the battle.
- The teacher asked one student to act as an observer during the group activity.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I was an observer at the football game.
- She is an observer in the science class.
- The observer did not talk during the meeting.
- He worked as an observer for the news team.
Danh từ
formal
B2
entity
2
official monitor or inspector
A person whose job is to watch and check what happens and give a report.
Từ đồng nghĩa
inspector (More focused on checking for compliance or problems.)
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monitor (Emphasizes ongoing observation and recording of information.)
Từ trái nghĩa
actor (In this context, someone who plays an active role instead of just monitoring.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
UN observer
|election observer
|military observer
|international observer
Chủ đề
politics
|military
|science
|work
Ví dụ
- United Nations observers were sent to oversee the ceasefire.
- The government invited foreign observers to ensure a fair vote.
- Military observers recorded troop movements along the border.
- An independent observer confirmed the results of the survey.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The UN sent observers to watch the peace talks.
- Election observers came from many countries.
- The observer wrote a report about the meeting.
Danh từ
B2
entity
3
person noticing details carefully
Someone who sees and understands small details in what they watch.
Từ đồng nghĩa
watcher (General term for someone who looks at things; may lack the idea of careful attention.)
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noticer (Informal and less common; focuses on seeing things others might miss.)
Từ trái nghĩa
overlooker (Someone who misses important details while looking.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sharp observer
|keen observer
|careful observer
Chủ đề
daily life
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She is a keen observer of human behavior.
- Only a careful observer would notice the subtle changes in his mood.
- As an observer of nature, he kept detailed field notes.
- The author proves herself an acute observer of modern society.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He is a good observer of people.
- A careful observer can see the problem.
- She is an observer of small details.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
observer
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚvɚ/
US/əbzˈɚvɚ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ob - serv - er (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serv)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: observer
- Plural: observers
Họ từ
Forms
observers
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unobservant
adjective
unobservable
adjective
Advanced or less common
observance
noun B2
Cách diễn đạt
casual observer
1/kˈæʒuəl əbzˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
person with superficial view
A person who sees something but does not know much about it or look closely.
Ví dụ
- To a casual observer, the two paintings look identical.
- A casual observer might think the meeting went well, but there were problems.
keen observer
1/kˈin əbzˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
person noticing details carefully
Someone who looks very carefully and sees small details.
Ví dụ
- She is a keen observer of fashion trends.
- A keen observer will see that the rules have changed.
outside observer
1/ˈaʊtsaɪd əbzˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
viewer from outside group or event
Someone who watches but is not part of the group or event.
Ví dụ
- To an outside observer, their argument seemed trivial.
- The project looked successful to outside observers.