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watch

Word family 
watch1 /wɒtʃ $ wɑːtʃ, wɒːtʃ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb
1  look 看 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]LOOK AT to look at someone or something for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening 觀看；注視；觀察
Do you mind if I watch?
你介意我看着嗎？
We sat and watched the sunset.
我們坐下來看日落。
watch carefully/closely/intently etc
He watched helplessly as Paula fell into the icy water.
他無助地看着葆拉落入冰冷的水中。
Watch carefully. You may learn something.
仔細看，也許你能學到點東西。
watch (somebody/something) with interest/amusement/delight etc
Harriet watched him with interest.
哈麗雅特饒有興致地注視着他。
watch somebody/something do/doing something
I watched him go, then went home.
我看着他離去，然後回了家。
Ruth could not bear to watch her parents arguing.
露絲看不得父母爭吵。
watch to do something
I watched to see how he’d react.
我看看他會作何反應。
watch television/a film etc
The debate was watched by 97 million viewers.
這場辯論有9,700萬觀衆觀看。
Most parents don’t know what their kids are watching on TV.
大多數父母不知道自己的孩子都在看什麽電視節目。
watch what/how/when etc
It’s useful to watch how other pilots handle the glider.
觀察别的飛行員如何操縱滑翔機很有幫助。
→5 see picture at 見圖 look1
2  be careful 小心 [transitiveT]CAREFUL to act carefully in order to avoid an accident or unwanted situation 留心，注意〔某事〕
watch (that)
Watch he doesn’t run into the road.
留心别讓他跑到馬路上去。
She’s a student and has to watch her budget closely.
她還是個學生，所以只能掂量着花錢。
Watch your head on the shelf.
小心頭，别碰到架子。
watch what/how/where etc
Silly old fool! Why doesn’t he watch where he’s going?
老傻瓜！他走路怎麽不看着點？
Watch what you’re doing! It’s spilling everywhere!
做事小心點！你灑得到處都是！
Watch yourself (=be careful) in Madrid; there are some rough areas.
在馬德裏要小心點，有些地區很危險。
watch what you say/your tongue/your language/your mouth etc (=be careful not to hurt or offend people by what you say) 說話小心，注意自己的言辭
Employees should watch what they say in personal emails.
員工應該注意自己在私人電子郵件中的措辭。
watch your weight/watch what you eat (=be careful not to get fat) 注意體重/吃東西小心
He may be a former athlete, but he still has to watch his weight.
雖說他以前是個運動員，但他還是得注意自己的體重。
3  pay attention 留意 [transitiveT] to pay attention to a situation that interests or worries you to see how it develops 關注
watch closely/carefully
American companies are watching Japanese developments closely.
美國公司正在密切關注日本的發展情況。
The government will watch the progress of these schemes with interest.
政府會很有興趣地關注這些計劃的進展。
4  care for 照顧 [transitiveT]LOOK AFTER somebody to stay with someone or something so that nothing bad happens to them 照看；照管
She watches the kids for us occasionally.
她偶爾會替我們照看孩子。
5  secretly 暗中 [transitiveT]WATCH to secretly watch a person or place 監視
I feel like I’m being watched.
我感覺似乎有人在監視我。
6  watch your step informalCAREFUL to be careful, especially about making someone angry 做事要謹慎小心〔尤指不要惹怒他人〕
He soon saw he’d have to watch his step with some of these guys.
他很快就明白自己得小心，免得惹惱了這幫家夥中的某些人。
Examples from the Corpus
watch your step• I had to watch my step.• Opposing players really had to watch their step...• Some one bumped into him and sharply told him to watch his step.• The sign outside may say Céad Míle Faíte, but inside you watch your step.• Plus, Best foot forward, but watch your step ... aerobics can be a pain.• Inside I was guided down a weird stairway and told at one point to watch my step carefully.• I would watch my step if I were you.• He would have to watch his step on his return.
7. watch your back informal to be careful because other people may try to harm you 小心背後〔因可能有人暗算〕
Examples from the Corpus
watch your back• He may be prime minister for now, but he still needs to watch his back.• But Yeltsin will have to watch his back.• Drug traffickers and guerrillas mix with spies and mercenaries, all cautiously watching their backs.• Enjoy it, but watch your back.• She noticed that everyone seemed to have drifted a little closer; was talking a little less, watching their backs.• She watched his back for a moment.• Other agents are watching his back, he says.• Besides which, I needed an ally at the shop, some one to watch my back should things get hairy.• But watch your back when I get out, all right?
8  watch the clock informalNOT DO something to keep looking at the time because you are worried or bored 〔因擔心或不耐煩而〕老在看鐘
anxious mums watching the clock
急得不停地看時間的媽媽們
Examples from the Corpus
watch the clock• I am watching the clock, counting the minutes till the last period of the morning is over.• She watched the clock hands go round.• And watched the clock so he could call a halt to it as soon as possible.• Only then did she let herself watch the clock to the strains of Beethoven's Apassionata.
9. watch the time ON TIMEto make sure you know what time it is to avoid being late 留意時間〔以免耽誤〕
10  watch it spoken used to warn someone to be careful 當心，小心
Watch it, there’s a car.
當心，有車。
Examples from the Corpus
watch it• I felt a bit strange watching it.• Me, I weighed up my chances and decided to watch it.• I watched it and thought that this was what hell wasa fire that could not be stopped.• I stood by the unwinder and watched it as Tam towed yet another wire up the hill.• A pity so many kamikaze spectators chose to stand in the four foot to watch it go by.• Just catch some unsuspecting psychopathic bee, strap it on and watch it go.• He took it out to hold and to watch it munch clover.• She watched it with pity and horror in her heart as it drifted slowly toward her.
11. watch this space informalTCN used to tell people to pay attention in the future because things are going to develop further – used especially in newspapers 關注事態的發展，請繼續關注〔尤用於新聞報道〕
Examples from the Corpus
watch this space• As they say elsewhere ... watch this space.• Thanks for comin' everyone - and for the next big event watch this space!!• We very much hope to have the new materials ready before the end of 1991 - watch this space!• We will indeed be publishing a picture of Goran in our Sweetspot section in a future issue so ... watch this space.• So watch this space, as they say.• Currently undergoing a major expansion - watch this space for developments.• Only time will tell, but it's looking good - watch this space for further details!
12  one to watch someone or something that people should pay attention to because they are interesting or exciting 值得一看的人[事物]，值得關注的人[事物]
In the tournament so far, Italy’s Stefania Croce looks like the one to watch.
錦標賽進行到現在，意大利的斯特凡尼娅•克羅齊看來值得關注。
Examples from the Corpus
one to watch• Her association with Feist has moved sales of her own books up several notches, and this will one to watch.• Rab figured him the one to watch.• Shiatsu massage is the current one to watch for.• The one to watch would be tomorrow morning's debate on the Government's immigration policy.
13  watch the world go by LOOK ATto relax outside by just looking at the people around you 〔悠閒地〕觀察周圍發生的事，看周圍的世界
lingering in a pavement café, watching the world go by
流連於路邊咖啡館，閒看周圍的世界
Examples from the Corpus
watch the world go by• In this little village you can still sit in the town café and watch the world go by.• Did Victorine have a favorite cafe from which she watched the world go by?• It's very pleasant to linger in a pavement cafe here and just watch the world go by.• Or simply relax and watch the world go by.• The George Street precinct is a great place to pause, enjoy the frequent street entertainment and watch the world go by.• This is not a place to stand and stare, or to sit and watch the world go by.• When we were lads Walton's doorway was where we always used to stand and watch the world go by.• Plenty have terraces from which to watch the world go by accompanied by a hot waffle or a glass of beer.• Anonymous, watching the world go by for a moment.
14  you watch informal used to tell someone that you know what will happen 你看着吧〔用於告訴某人你知道將要發生什麽〕
He’ll win this time, you watch.
看着吧，這次他會赢的。
15 watch (out) for something phrasal verbphr v READYto pay close attention in a particular situation because you are expecting something to happen or you want to avoid something bad 密切注意，留意
She stepped outside to watch for the cab.
她走到外面等出租車。
What problems should I watch out for when buying an old house?
如果我買舊房子該注意哪些問題？
Examples from the Corpus
watch (out) for • They can keep their roster intact and watch for continued improvement from their young group as preparation for next season.• Beyond this opened a small glass-sided cubicle from which a senior clerk could watch for frivolity among the underlings.• I think he wants to keep watching for land.• Doyle watched for movement inside the cab, but saw none.• During follow-up examinations, we watch for signs of attachment and confidence.
16 watch out phrasal verbphr v informal WARNused to tell someone to be careful 小心〔用於提醒某人〕
You’ll become an alcoholic if you don’t watch out.
你要是不當心，就會變成酒鬼的。
17 watch over somebody phrasal verbphr v LOOK AFTER somebodyto protect someone so that they are not harmed 保護，照看〔某人〕
There must have been an angel watching over me that day.
那天一定是有天使在保護我。
Examples from the Corpus
watch over • She was taking a tough schedule, and Rudi felt that she needed to be egged on and watched over.• They showed the attack on him four or five times, and it was hard to watch over and over.• The Treasury has staff to keep a continual watch over each department's spending.• Away from Herta's childhood room, away from the angels on the walls that used to watch over her.• The doctor said Louie was sick, and that they had to watch over him.• They would have to keep a strict watch over the gauges of all the devices.• Burns will tell his board today that the Sports Council wants a non-voting member watching over the way the cash is spent.• Was he an enemy, or a friend who was watching over us?
→ watch somebody like a hawk at hawk1
n COLLOCATIONS
nouns
watch television
We watched television all evening.
watch a programme/film/show
They were watching a film on TV.
adverbs
closely
I watched him closely while he was giving his evidence.
carefully
She watched very carefully and did exactly as he did.
helplessly
He watched helplessly as his son was swept away by the waves.
intently (=with a lot of attention)
Her father was watching her intently as she worked.
phrases
with interest/amusement etc
A small crowd of people were watching them with interest.
in horror/amazement etc
He watched in horror as the flames engulfed his house.
 THESAURUS
watch to look at someone or something for a period of time and pay attention to what is happening 觀看；注視；觀察
They were all watching the game.
他們都在看比賽。
I watched him get out of his car.
我看着他從他車上下來。
nWe are watching carefully to see how the situation develops.
keep an eye on somebody/something to watch someone or something carefully so that you are prepared if anything bad happens 密切留意某人/某物
The doctors are keeping a careful eye on her.
醫生仔細留意她的情況。
Can you keep an eye on my bag for me?
你能照看一下我的包嗎？
nKeep an eye on house prices before you decide to sell.
observe to watch someone or something carefully in order to learn more about them 〔爲增加了解而〕觀察
A 24-hour camera is being used to observe the birds’ behaviour.
一台24小時運作的攝像機被用來觀察鳥類的行爲。
During your teacher training you will be encouraged to observe lessons.
教師培訓期間會鼓勵你觀摩别人上課。
monitor to watch a situation carefully to see how it changes over a period of time 監視；監測〔一段時期内的變化〕
Class teachers are responsible for monitoring the progress of each student.
班主任有責任密切關注每個學生的進步。
nEconomists are monitoring the situation carefully.
spy on somebody to watch someone secretly in order to find out what they are doing 監視某人
He hired a private detective to spy on her.
他僱了一名私家偵探監視她。
nIn the 1960s, government agencies were spying on everybody.
nsomeone who watches something
spectator someone who watches an event, especially a sports event
There were 4,500 spectators at the game.
a crowd of spectators
viewer someone who watches television
Millions of television viewers listened to the president’s speech.
programmes for younger viewers
audience the people who watch a play or performance, or the people who watch a particular television programme
The audience roared with laughter and clapped.
It attracted a television audience of seven million.
onlooker someone who watches something happening without being involved in it, especially in the street
A man was standing on the roof, watched by a crowd of onlookers below.
observer someone who watches and pays attention to particular situations and events, because they are interested in them, or it is their job
She was a shrewd observer of human nature.
a political observer who writes for The Independent newspaper
The United Nations has sent military observers to the Sudan.
Examples from the Corpus
watch• "Do you want to play too?" "No, thanks. I'll just watch."• Do you want to join in or just sit and watch?• He had the feeling that he was being watched.• I watched as the small boat disappeared over the horizon.• The Presidential debate was watched by over 10 million people.• My head twisted around to watch her as I walked.• Slowly, so that we can watch her face.• I shop there regularly and I've watched her gathering nuggets of people's lives.• It was mesmerizing to watch her, to see if she could make it.• The thieves had obviously been watching his house and knew when he was likely to be out.• They watched how he was forced to let Paul manage the navigation as he stood close by.• Many swimmers are videoed during training so they can watch how their performance improves.• We have watched hundreds of small firms collapse over the last few years.• She watched it slip and slide this way and that to fall at her feet.• He watches Julio listen for the sound and not hear it.• He watched Lux pour himself a half cup of coffee and sit down in front of the radios.• Detectives have been watching Mr Heskey's movements for some time.• Stay here and watch our bags while I go and buy some food.• Did you watch that programme about real life murders last night?• We watched the children playing on the beach.• Who can I get to watch the kids tonight?• She watched the man with interest as he made his way through the crowd.• Both candidates are watching the opinion polls carefully.• Ed likes to go to the park and watch the pigeons.• They watched the runners go past.• Don't let children play near water without an adult to watch them.• Watch your fingers - I'm closing the door.
watch what/how/when etc• And, yes, it was possible that he was watching when I buried my purse in the luggage.• Lipchitz remembered her coming to watch when Modigliani painted his wedding portrait.• The researchers injected formalin into animals' paws and watched how often they licked the wound.• I watched how reluctant he looked to bet.• Tell him to watch what Schellenberg gets up to.• It is fascinating to watch how the judges in those dark times tricked women into their confessions.• Children have their fingers on the record button and watch what they like.• Artie Nusbaum is an experienced Schuster-watcher: He watches what we do.
watch where ... going• Why don't you watch where you're going?• I learned to watch where I was going at all times.• Never watching where they are going, the people move through something prearranged, armed with lies.
watch closely/carefully• Countries in the Middle East will be watching closely.• Price, coming off a year of virtual inactivity because of left foot surgery, will be watched closely.• That decision is being watched closely by investors.• As this is the stage at which material is actively removed, the sections should be watched carefully during this process.• The text needs to be watched closely for all may not be as it seems at first.• Matilda, watching closely, saw no signs of distress in the boy yet.• I watched closely the Britts and other successful men and women in this business.• During that day on Lulu, I watched closely the men who tended Alvin and envied them the challenge of their job.
Related topics: Daily life, Measurement
ldoce_349_awatch2 ●●● S2 W3 noun
1  watch.jpg [countableC]DTM a small clock that you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket 表，手表；懷表
My watch has stopped.
我的表停了。
look at/glance at/consult your watch
She glanced nervously at her watch.
她緊張地看了看表。
How do you keep track of time if you don’t wear a watch?
如果你不戴表，怎麽知道時間？
→5  See picture of buckle 帶扣, watchstrap 表帶, hand 指針, face 表面 →4  See picture of 見圖 watch
2  [singular, uncountableU]WARN when you watch someone or something carefully, or pay careful attention to them, so that you are ready to act if necessary 注視；監視
The police arrived to keep watch on the mouth of the tunnel.
警察趕來監控隧道口的情況。
watch on/over
He maintained a 24-hour watch over his son.
他24小時看着兒子。
Security forces kept a close watch on our activities.
保安部隊密切監視着我們的活動。
3  keep a watch out for somebody/something  (also be on the watch for somebody/something)LOOK FOR to be looking and waiting for something that might happen or someone you might see, especially so that you can avoid danger, trouble etc 小心提防某人/某事物，對某人/某事物保持戒備
Be on the watch for anything suspicious.
注意任何可疑情況。
4  [countableC]PROTECT a group of people whose job is to guard or protect someone or something 警衛；看守人
We were arrested and held until the arrival of the night watch (=people responsible for keeping the streets safe at night, especially in past times).
我們被逮住，並一直扣留到巡夜警察到來。
→ neighbourhood watch
5  [countableC, uncountableU]PREVENT a period of time when it is someone’s duty to stay somewhere and look for signs of danger 值班時間
The first watch is from now until midnight.
第一班從現在開始到午夜。
on watch
Who’s on watch tonight?
今晚誰值班？
n COLLOCATIONS
verbs
look at/glance at your watch
I looked at my watch. It was 4.30.
check/consult your watch
He checked his watch and saw that it was only 2.15.
a watch says ...
My watch says twenty past one.
put your watch forward (=make it show a later time)
The passengers were reminded to put their watches forward three hours.
put your watch back (=make it show an earlier time)
On Saturday night, don’t forget to put your watch back an hour.
set your watch (=make it show the correct time)
I set my watch by the clock on the mantelpiece.
wear a watch
He wore a gold watch.
a watch stops
Her watch had stopped after getting wet in the sea.
adjectives
somebody’s watch is fast/runs fast (=it shows a later time)
No, it’s only 12.15 – your watch must be fast.
somebody’s watch is slow/runs slow (=it shows an earlier time)
'He’s late.' 'Maybe his watch is running slow.'
Examples from the Corpus
watch• After crossing the bridge Moran checked his watch and to their infinite relief started to walk quickly.• His watch said that it was nine-thirty, and he cringed to think of the time he had lost.• I felt oddly naked without my watch, I always do.• Noon meal formations will still be precisely at 12: 10, with tourists still standing watch.• He held the watch to his ear to see if it was working.• As a result, he was forced to lubricate the watch.• The captains knew all the tricks though, and were constantly on the watch.• He got three watches, some money, knives, and other things.
wear ... watch• He was not even wearing a watch and he needed a shave.• Something about not wearing a watch, he ventured.• A few people never need to wear a watch because they always know what the time is.• Watches as well, everyone in the room was wearing a watch.
kept a close watch• And the Committee has kept a close watch on the uses made by the broadcasters of parliamentary material in their programmes.• The inspector kept close watch of their arms and equipments and clothing.• Fortunately Scott was reasonably obedient as long as some one kept a close watch over him.
night watch• But lack of sleep due to the four-hour night watches was a perfectly reasonable, if not wholly true, explanation for both.• We were all damp, tired, and did not look forward to managing Hsu Fu through the long night watches.• Also we stopped using our little paraffin lamp during the night watch, and used torches instead.• Our hand torches for the night watch began to break down.• Whilst others were only allowed to keep the night watch once each week, Nicholas undertook it three times.• It was the third hour of the night watch.• For the rest of the time it was a question of patience under uncomfortable conditions, particularly on the night watch.
Origin watch1
Old English wæccan

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