3VERB (尤指就注意到或深思熟虑之事)说,评论,评述 If you observe that something is the case, you make a remark or comment about it, especially when it is something you have noticed and thought about a lot. (尤指就注意到或深思熟虑之事)说,评论,评述 [formal]
We observe that the first calls for radical transformation did not begin until the period of the industrial revolution. [VERB that]
我们认为直到工业革命时期才出现了要求彻底变革的第一波呐喊。
'He is a fine young man,' observed Stephen. [VERB with quote]
“他是个很不错的小伙子,”斯蒂芬评论道。
4VERB 遵守,奉行(法律、习俗等) If you observe something such as a law or custom, you obey it or follow it. 遵守,奉行(法律、习俗等)
Imposing speed restrictions is easy, but forcing motorists to observe them is trickier. [VERB noun]
限制车速容易,但强制司机遵守这些限速规定就难办多了。
The army was observing a ceasefire. [VERB noun]
军队正遵守停火协议。
American forces are observing Christmas quietly. [VERB noun]