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watch watch ★★★☆☆1. LOOKING AND PAYING ATTENTION 看；注意2. INSTRUMENT THAT TELLS THE TIME 报时工具Part-11[VERB	动词]看；注视；留神观察 If you watch someone or something, you look at them, usually for a period of time, and pay attention to what is happening.   [V n]  [V n inf]  [V n -ing]  [V]The man was standing in his doorway watching him...那个男人站在门口盯着他看。He watched the barman prepare the beer he had ordered...他看着酒吧招待员备好他点的啤酒。Chris watched him sipping his brandy...克里斯注视着他品尝白兰地。I watched as Amy ate a few nuts.我看着埃米吃了几粒坚果。2[VERB	动词]看，观看(电视节目、比赛等) If you watch something on television or an event such as a sports match, you spend time looking at it, especially when you see it from the beginning to the end.   [V n]I'd stayed up late to watch the film...我熬夜看了那场电影。They spent a great deal of time watching television.他们很多时间都看电视了。3[VERB	动词]对…保持关注；掌握…的情况 If you watch a situation or event, you pay attention to it or you are aware of it, but you do not influence it.   [V n]  [V]Human rights groups have been closely watching the case...人权组织一直在密切关注此案。Annoyed commuters could only watch as the departure time ticked by.随着发车时间一点点过去，恼怒的上班族只能干瞪眼。4[VERB	动词]照看，看护(尤指孩子或动物) If you watch people, especially children or animals, you are responsible for them, and make sure that they are not in danger.   [V n]Parents can't be expected to watch their children 24 hours a day.父母不可能每天24小时照看孩子。Usage Note :If you want to say that someone is paying attention to something they can see, you say that they are watching or looking at it. In general, you watch something that is moving or changing, and you look at something that is not moving. I asked him to look at the picture above his bed... He watched Blake run down the stairs. You use see to talk about things that you are aware of because a visual impression reaches your eyes. You often use can in this case. I can see the fax here on the desk. 可以用 watch 或 look at 来表示某人注意看某事物。一般来讲，watch表示注视移动或变化的事物，look at 表示注视静止的事物：I ask him to look at the picture above his head (我让他看他上方的画)，He watched Black run down the staris (他看着布莱克跑下楼)。see 表示由于眼睛接收到视觉图像而看到东西，表达此义时常用can: I can see the fax here on the desk (我能看见这边桌上的那份传真)。5[VERB	动词]监视 If you watch someone, you follow them secretly or spy on them.   [V n]Ella was scared that someone was watching her...有个人一直在监视埃拉，这让她很害怕。I always had the feeling we were being watched.我总感觉我们被监视了。6[VERB	动词]当心；留神 If you tell someone to watch a particular person or thing, you are warning them to be careful that the person or thing does not get out of control or do something unpleasant.   [V n]You really ought to watch these quiet types...你真的应该留神这些寡言少语的人。If you're watching the calories, don't have mayonnaise.如果你在意卡路里的摄入量，就不要吃蛋黄酱。7[N-COUNT	可数名词]警戒时间；值班时间 A watch is a period of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that you can warn them of danger or an attack. I had the first watch that May evening.我第一次执行警戒任务是在那个五月的晚上。8[PHRASE	短语]警戒；守卫 If someone keeps watch, they look and listen all the time, while other people are asleep or doing something else, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack.   [V inflects]Jose, as usual, had climbed a tree to keep watch.乔斯像往常一样爬到树上放哨。9[PHRASE	短语]注意，关注(事态发展) If you keep watch on events or a situation, you pay attention to what is happening, so that you can take action at the right moment.   [V inflects]US officials have been keeping close watch on the situation.美国官员一直密切注意着事态的发展。10[PHRASE	短语]当心；留神 You say 'watch it' in order to warn someone to be careful, especially when you want to threaten them about what will happen if they are not careful. 'Now watch it, Patsy,' the Sergeant told her.“留点神，帕齐。”中士提醒她。11[PHRASE	短语]（通常指军队夜间的）警戒，值夜 If someone is on watch, they have the job of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack.   [v-link PHR]Apart from two men on watch in the engine-room, everyone was asleep.除了两个人在机房值班外，其他人都在睡觉。12[PHRASE	短语]密切注意；提防 If you are on the watch for something, you are expecting it to happen and you therefore pay attention to events so that you will notice it when it does happen.   [v-link PHR]Environmentalists will be on the watch for damage to wildlife.环境保护主义者将会密切关注对野生动物造成的伤害。13[PHRASE	短语]受到保卫；受到监视；被密切关注 If someone is being kept under watch, they are being guarded or observed all the time.   [PHR after v]14[PHRASE	短语]等着瞧 You say to someone 'you watch' or 'just watch' when you are predicting that something will happen, and you are very confident that it will happen as you say. You watch. Things will get worse before they get better.看着吧，事情在好转之前会先恶化。15  watch this space→see: space； to watch your step→see: step； 相关词组：watch for watch out watch out for watch over Part-21[N-COUNT	可数名词]手表；怀表 A watch is a small clock which you wear on a strap on your wrist, or on a chain.  watch1 verbwatch2 nounwatchwatch1 /wɒtʃ $ wɑːtʃ, wɒːtʃ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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 hawkat hawk1COLLOCATIONSnounswatch 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.watch1 verbwatch2 nounwatchwatch2 ●●● S2 W3 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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 watch5[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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(= 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。                                      ☞more at                                    language                              ,                                    step                                   n.                            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                                      ,                                            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                                    close                          2                 adj.                        watch              /        wɒtʃ                ;          NAmE                wɑːtʃ                /             watch[wɒtʃ]watched, watching, watchesCET4CET6TEM4考研n2461153292509693830222117743v323136011311905578522210216085218VERB5202912995NOUN2076653877Spoken:238333358watched[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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Collins	watch ★★★☆☆ 1. LOOKING AND PAYING ATTENTION 看；注意 2. INSTRUMENT THAT TELLS THE TIME 报时工具 Part-1 1 [VERB 动词]看；注视；留神观察 If you watch someone or something, you look at them, usually for a period of time, and pay attention to what is happening. [V n] [V n inf] [V n -ing] [V] The man was standing in his doorway watching him... 那个男人站在门口盯着他看。 He watched the barman prepare the beer he had ordered... 他看着酒吧招待员备好他点的啤酒。 Chris watched him sipping his brandy... 克里斯注视着他品尝白兰地。 I watched as Amy ate a few nuts. 我看着埃米吃了几粒坚果。 2 [VERB 动词]看，观看(电视节目、比赛等) If you watch something on television or an event such as a sports match, you spend time looking at it, especially when you see it from the beginning to the end. [V n] I'd stayed up late to watch the film... 我熬夜看了那场电影。 They spent a great deal of time watching television. 他们很多时间都看电视了。 3 [VERB 动词]对…保持关注；掌握…的情况 If you watch a situation or event, you pay attention to it or you are aware of it, but you do not influence it. [V n] [V] Human rights groups have been closely watching the case... 人权组织一直在密切关注此案。 Annoyed commuters could only watch as the departure time ticked by. 随着发车时间一点点过去，恼怒的上班族只能干瞪眼。 4 [VERB 动词]照看，看护(尤指孩子或动物) If you watch people, especially children or animals, you are responsible for them, and make sure that they are not in danger. [V n] Parents can't be expected to watch their children 24 hours a day. 父母不可能每天24小时照看孩子。 Usage Note : If you want to say that someone is paying attention to something they can see, you say that they are watching or looking at it. In general, you watch something that is moving or changing, and you look at something that is not moving. I asked him to look at the picture above his bed... He watched Blake run down the stairs. You use see to talk about things that you are aware of because a visual impression reaches your eyes. You often use can in this case. I can see the fax here on the desk. 可以用 watch 或 look at 来表示某人注意看某事物。一般来讲，watch表示注视移动或变化的事物，look at 表示注视静止的事物：I ask him to look at the picture above his head (我让他看他上方的画)，He watched Black run down the staris (他看着布莱克跑下楼)。see 表示由于眼睛接收到视觉图像而看到东西，表达此义时常用can: I can see the fax here on the desk (我能看见这边桌上的那份传真)。 5 [VERB 动词]监视 If you watch someone, you follow them secretly or spy on them. [V n] Ella was scared that someone was watching her... 有个人一直在监视埃拉，这让她很害怕。 I always had the feeling we were being watched. 我总感觉我们被监视了。 6 [VERB 动词]当心；留神 If you tell someone to watch a particular person or thing, you are warning them to be careful that the person or thing does not get out of control or do something unpleasant. [V n] You really ought to watch these quiet types... 你真的应该留神这些寡言少语的人。 If you're watching the calories, don't have mayonnaise. 如果你在意卡路里的摄入量，就不要吃蛋黄酱。 7 [N-COUNT 可数名词]警戒时间；值班时间 A watch is a period of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that you can warn them of danger or an attack. I had the first watch that May evening. 我第一次执行警戒任务是在那个五月的晚上。 8 [PHRASE 短语]警戒；守卫 If someone keeps watch, they look and listen all the time, while other people are asleep or doing something else, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack. [V inflects] Jose, as usual, had climbed a tree to keep watch. 乔斯像往常一样爬到树上放哨。 9 [PHRASE 短语]注意，关注(事态发展) If you keep watch on events or a situation, you pay attention to what is happening, so that you can take action at the right moment. [V inflects] US officials have been keeping close watch on the situation. 美国官员一直密切注意着事态的发展。 10 [PHRASE 短语]当心；留神 You say 'watch it' in order to warn someone to be careful, especially when you want to threaten them about what will happen if they are not careful. 'Now watch it, Patsy,' the Sergeant told her. “留点神，帕齐。”中士提醒她。 11 [PHRASE 短语]（通常指军队夜间的）警戒，值夜 If someone is on watch, they have the job of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack. [v-link PHR] Apart from two men on watch in the engine-room, everyone was asleep. 除了两个人在机房值班外，其他人都在睡觉。 12 [PHRASE 短语]密切注意；提防 If you are on the watch for something, you are expecting it to happen and you therefore pay attention to events so that you will notice it when it does happen. [v-link PHR] Environmentalists will be on the watch for damage to wildlife. 环境保护主义者将会密切关注对野生动物造成的伤害。 13 [PHRASE 短语]受到保卫；受到监视；被密切关注 If someone is being kept under watch, they are being guarded or observed all the time. [PHR after v] 14 [PHRASE 短语]等着瞧 You say to someone 'you watch' or 'just watch' when you are predicting that something will happen, and you are very confident that it will happen as you say. You watch. Things will get worse before they get better. 看着吧，事情在好转之前会先恶化。 15 watch this space→see: space ； to watch your step→see: step ；相关词组： watch for watch out watch out for watch over Part-2 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]手表；怀表 A watch is a small clock which you wear on a strap on your wrist, or on a chain.
Oxford	watch ★ / wɒtʃ ; NAmE wɑːtʃ / verb , noun 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。 ☞more at language , step n. 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 , 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 close 2 adj. watch / wɒtʃ ; NAmE wɑːtʃ /
LDC	watch1 verb watch2 noun watchwatch1 /wɒtʃ $ wɑːtʃ, wɒːtʃ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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 at hawk1 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 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 phrasal verb to protect someone so that they are not harmed: There must have been an angel watching over me that day. watch1 verb watch2 noun watchwatch2 ●●● S2 W3 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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.'
WDF	watch [wɒtʃ]watched, watching, watches CET4CET6TEM4考研 n2461 15329 2509 6938 3022 2117 743 v323 136011 31190 55785 22210 21608 5218 VERB520 2912995 NOUN2076 653877 Spoken: 238333358 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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