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This flashcard explains the word "watch," detailing its use as a verb with meanings such as looking attentively, observing, caring for someone, and monitoring. It also defines "watch" as a noun, referring to a timepiece and a period of guarding. Examples and related phrases are included for clarity.

The flashcard defines "watch" as a verb with multiple meanings, including looking at something attentively, observing a situation, taking care of someone (especially children or animals), and monitoring. It also defines "watch" as a noun referring to a timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket, and a period of guarding or keeping alert. The card provides usage examples and notes on related phrases like "watch out" and "keep watch."

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  • 1. LOOKING AND PAYING ATTENTION 看;注意
  • 2. INSTRUMENT THAT TELLS THE TIME 报时工具
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Oxford watch / wɒtʃ ; NAmE wɑːtʃ /
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watch watches watched watching
verb 1 [transitive ,  intransitive ] to look at sb/sth for a time, paying attention to what happens 看;注视;观看;观察 watchsb/sth to watch television/a football game 看电视╱足球比赛 watchsth for sth He watched the house for signs of activity. 他注视着那所房子里的动静。 watch(for sth) He watched for signs of activity in the house. 他注视着那所房子里的动静。 ‘Would you like to play?’ ‘No thanks—I'll just watch.’ “你想玩吗?”“不啦,谢谢。我就看看好了。” We watched to see what would happen next. 我们注视着下一步要发生的事情。 watchwhat, how, etc… Watch what I do, then you try. 你注意看我的动作,然后试着做。 watchsb/sth doing sth She watched the kids playing in the yard. 她看着孩子们在院子里玩。 watchsb/sth do sth They watched the bus disappear into the distance. 他们注视着公共汽车消失在远方。 synonyms at
look
2 [transitive ] watchsb/sth (for sb) to take care of sb/sth for a short time (短时间)照看,看护,照管 Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? 我去买份报纸,你能替我照看一下我的包吗? 3 ( BrE also mind ) [transitive ] ( informal) to be careful about sth 小心;当心;留意 watchsth/yourself Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) 当心! Watch your bag—there are thieves around. 小心你的提包,这里有小偷。 I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). 我必须掂量着花每一分钱。 Watch your head on the low ceiling. 天花板很低,当心别碰着头。 watchwhere, what, etc… Hey, watch where you're going! 嘿,瞧着点路! IDIOMS watch the ˈclock ( disapproving) to be careful not to work longer than the required time; to think more about when your work will finish than about the work itself 盯着钟表(算计着不超过规定的工作时间,或只盼望下班而无心工作) see also
clock-watcher
a watched ˌpot never ˈboils ( saying) used to say that when you are impatient for sth to happen, time seems to pass very slowly 心急水不开(越心急,时间过得越慢) ˈwatch it ( informal) used as a warning to sb to be careful 当心;留神;注意 watch your ˈmouth/ˈtongue to be careful what you say in order not to offend sb or make them angry 说话当心;嘴上留个把门的 watch the ˈtime to be sure that you know what the time is, so that you finish sth at the correct time, or are not late for sth 注意时间(以便按时完成或到达) I'll have to watch the time. I need to leave early today. 我得看着点时间。今天我要早走。 watch this ˈspace ( informal) used in orders, to tell sb to wait for more news about sth to be announced (用于命令)等待下面发表的消息 I can't tell you any more right now, but watch this space. 目前我不能跟你多说,等着听下面发表的消息吧。 watch the ˈworld go by to relax and watch people in a public place 闲看人来人往;静观众生百态 We sat outside a cafe, watching the world go by. 我们坐在一家小餐馆外面,望着眼前来来往往的人们。
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PHRASAL VERBS ˈwatch for sb/sth to look and wait for sb/sth to appear or for sth to happen 观察等待(某人出现或发生某事) The cat was on the wall, watching for birds. 那只猫在墙上伺机捕捉鸟儿。 ˌwatch ˈout ( informal) used to warn sb about sth dangerous 小心;留神;注意 Watch out! There's a car coming! 小心!汽车来了! ˌwatch ˈout for sb/sth 1 to make an effort to be aware of what is happening, so that you will notice if anything bad or unusual happens 密切注意;留意 The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. 出纳员接到要求,要注意伪钞。 2 to be careful of sth 小心;当心 Watch out for the stairs—they're steep. 小心楼梯,这些台阶很陡。 ˌwatch ˈover sb/sth ( formal) to take care of sb/sth; to guard and protect sb/sth 照管;监督;保护
noun _clock_comp.jpg _watch.jpg 1 [countable ] a type of small clock that you wear on your wrist, or (in the past) carried in your pocket 表;手表;(旧时的)怀表 She kept looking anxiously at her watch. 她焦急不安地一个劲儿看表。 My watch is fast/slow. 我的表快╱慢了。 see also
stopwatch
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wristwatch
2 [singular ,  uncountable ] the act of watching sb/sth carefully in case of possible danger or problems 注意;注视;监视;观察 The police have mounted a watchoutside the hotel. 警方已在旅馆外面布置人监视。 I'll keep watchwhile you go through his papers (= watch and warn you if somebody is coming). 你查阅他的文件,我来放哨。 The government is keeping a close watchon how the situation develops. 政府正在密切注视着形势的发展。 see also
neighbourhood watch
3 [countable ,  uncountable ] a fixed period of time, usually while other people are asleep, during which sb watches for any danger so that they can warn others, for example on a ship; the person or people who do this (如在船上)值班(人);警戒(人);守夜(人) I'm on first watch. 我值第一班。 I go on watchin an hour. 我一个小时后值班。 see also
nightwatchman
IDIOM be on the ˈwatch (for sb/sth) to be looking carefully for sb/sth that you expect to see, especially in order to avoid possible danger 小心提防;警戒 Be on the watch for thieves. 要提防小偷。 more at
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watch / wɒtʃ ; NAmE wɑːtʃ /
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watchwatch1 /wɒtʃ $ wɑːtʃ, wɒːtʃ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb
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1look [intransitive, transitive] to look at someone or something for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening:  Do you mind if I watch? We sat and watched the sunset.watch carefully/closely/intently etc He watched helplessly as Paula fell into the icy water. Watch carefully. You may learn something.watch (somebody/something) with interest/amusement/delight etc Harriet watched him with interest.watch somebody/something do/doing something I watched him go, then went home. Ruth could not bear to watch her parents arguing.watch to do something I watched to see how he’d react.watch television/a film etc The debate was watched by 97 million viewers. Most parents don’t know what their kids are watching on TV.watch what/how/when etc It’s useful to watch how other pilots handle the glider.2be careful [transitive] to act carefully in order to avoid an accident or unwanted situationwatch (that) Watch he doesn’t run into the road. She’s a student and has to watch her budget closely. Watch your head on the shelf.watch what/how/where etc Silly old fool! Why doesn’t he watch where he’s going? Watch what you’re doing! It’s spilling everywhere! Watch yourself (=be careful) in Madrid; there are some rough areas.watch what you say/your tongue/your language/your mouth etc (=be careful not to hurt or offend people by what you say) Employees should watch what they say in personal emails.watch your weight/watch what you eat (=be careful not to get fat) He may be a former athlete, but he still has to watch his weight.3pay attention [transitive] to pay attention to a situation that interests or worries you to see how it developswatch closely/carefully American companies are watching Japanese developments closely. The government will watch the progress of these schemes with interest.4care for [transitive] to stay with someone or something so that nothing bad happens to them:  She watches the kids for us occasionally.5secretly [transitive] to secretly watch a person or place:  I feel like I’m being watched.6watch your step informal to be careful, especially about making someone angry:  He soon saw he’d have to watch his step with some of these guys.7watch your back informal to be careful because other people may try to harm you8watch the clock informal to keep looking at the time because you are worried or bored:  anxious mums watching the clock9watch the time to make sure you know what time it is to avoid being late10watch it spoken used to warn someone to be careful:  Watch it, there’s a car.11watch this space informal used to tell people to pay attention in the future because things are going to develop further – used especially in newspapers12one to watch someone or something that people should pay attention to because they are interesting or exciting:  In the tournament so far, Italy’s Stefania Croce looks like the one to watch.13watch the world go by to relax outside by just looking at the people around you:  lingering in a pavement café, watching the world go by14 you watch informal used to tell someone that you know what will happen:  He’ll win this time, you watch. watch somebody like a hawk
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COLLOCATIONSnounswatch television· We watched television all evening.watch a programme/film/show· They were watching a film on TV.adverbsclosely· 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.phraseswith 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.THESAURUSwatch to look at someone or something for a period of time and pay attention to what is happening: · They were all watching the game.· I watched him get out of his car.· We 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: · The doctors are keeping a careful eye on her.· Can you keep an eye on my bag for me?· Keep an eye on house prices before you decide to sell.observe to watch someone or something carefully in order to learn more about them: · A 24-hour camera is being used to observe the birds’ behaviour.· During your teacher training you will be encouraged to observe lessons.monitor to watch a situation carefully to see how it changes over a period of time: · Class teachers are responsible for monitoring the progress of each student.· Economists are monitoring the situation carefully.spy on somebody to watch someone secretly in order to find out what they are doing: · He hired a private detective to spy on her.· In the 1960s, government agencies were spying on everybody.someone who watches somethingspectator someone who watches an event, especially a sports event: · There were 4,500 spectators at the game.· a crowd of spectatorsviewer someone who watches television: · Millions of television viewers listened to the president’s speech.· programmes for younger viewersaudience 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.
watch (out) for something phrasal verb to pay close attention in a particular situation because you are expecting something to happen or you want to avoid something bad:  She stepped outside to watch for the cab. What problems should I watch out for when buying an old house?watch out phrasal verb informal used to tell someone to be careful:  You’ll become an alcoholic if you don’t watch out.watch over somebody phrasal verb to protect someone so that they are not harmed:  There must have been an angel watching over me that day.
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1watch (1) [countable] a small clock that you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket:  My watch has stopped.look at/glance at/consult your watch She glanced nervously at her watch. How do you keep track of time if you don’t wear a watch?2[singular, uncountable] when you watch someone or something carefully, or pay careful attention to them, so that you are ready to act if necessary:  The police arrived to keep watch on the mouth of the tunnel.watch on/over He maintained a 24-hour watch over his son. Security forces kept a close watch on our activities.3keep a watch out for somebody/something (also be on the watch for somebody/something) to be looking and waiting for something that might happen or someone you might see, especially so that you can avoid danger, trouble etc:  Be on the watch for anything suspicious.4[countable] a group of people whose job is to guard or protect someone or something:  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).
neighbourhood watch
5[countable, uncountable] a period of time when it is someone’s duty to stay somewhere and look for signs of danger:  The first watch is from now until midnight.on watch Who’s on watch tonight?COLLOCATIONSverbslook 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.adjectivessomebody’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.'
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[wɒtʃ]watched, watching, watches

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watched[27313] watches[7183] watching[89259]
手表(55%),观看(21%),监视(9%),注视(7%),看守(6%),值班(2%)
n.手表;监视;守护;值班人
vt.观察;注视;看守;警戒
vi.观看,注视;守侯,看守

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