watches; watched; watching
watches; watched; watching
Learner's definition of WATCH
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a : to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening看;注视;观看 [+ object]
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They have a rookie on the team who is fun to watch.他们队里有个新手看着挺好玩的。
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I fell asleep watching television.我看着电视就睡着了。
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What movie are you watching?你在看什么电影?
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“Mom, watch me do a cartwheel!”“妈妈,看我给你翻个跟头!”
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Watch us (do it) to see how it's done.看我们是怎么做的。
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She sat and watched the children play.她坐在那里看着孩子们玩。
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He didn't know that he was being watched by the police. [=that the police were looking at what he was doing]他不知道自己被警方盯上了。
[no object]
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“Would you like to play, too?” “No, I'll just watch.”“你也想玩吗?”“不啦,我只是看看。”
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Just sit back and watch.请坐下观看吧。
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Keep watching to see what happens next.注意观察看接下来会发生什么。
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“What happens next?” “Watch and see.”“接下来发生了什么事?”“看看就知道了。”
b : to give your attention to (a situation, an event, etc.)关注,观察(局势、事件等) [+ object]
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People are watching this presidential race very carefully/closely.人们正在密切关注这次总统竞选。
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Fans anxiously watched the clock [=they paid close attention to the time remaining on the clock] as the end of the game approached.随着比赛接近尾声,球迷们焦急地盯着比赛时间。
[no object]
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[+ object] : to care for (someone or something) for a period of time in order to make sure that nothing bad or unwanted happens照看;看护 -
Will you watch my things (for me) until I get back?在我回来之前你能(帮我)照看一下我的东西吗?
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He watched [=took care of] the baby while I made dinner.我做饭时他照顾宝宝。
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Can you watch the dog for us this weekend?这个周末你能替我们照看一下这条狗吗?
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Watch yourself [=be careful] up on the roof.在屋顶上要小心点儿。
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a : to try to control (something)控制;节制;注意 -
She tries to watch her weight. [=she tries not to gain weight]她努力控制自己的体重。
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The doctor told him that he has to watch what he eats.医生告诉他必须要注意饮食。
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We've been watching how much money we spend.我们一直都在控制我们的开销。
b : to be careful about (something)当心;注意 —
usually used in commands通常用于命令句 -
Watch your step. These stairs are slippery.注意脚下,这些台阶很滑。
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Watch your head getting into the car.上车时当心别碰着头。
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Watch what you're doing! You almost hit me.做事小心点儿!你差点打到我。
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Watch what you say in front of him. He's very sensitive.在他面前说话注意点儿,他很敏感。
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Watch your language/mouth/tongue, young lady! [=don't say rude or inappropriate things]说话要当心,姑娘!
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not used in progressive tenses,
[+ object] : to make sure that something bad or unwanted does not happen密切关注(不让坏事或不希望的事发生) —
often used in commands常用于命令句
a watched pot never boils
— see 1boil
watch for
[phrasal verb] 1
watch for (someone or something) : to look for (someone or something that you expect to see)观察,等待(期望见到的人或物) -
Are you watching for your parents? They should be here any minute.你在等你的父母吗?他们应该马上就会到。
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She watches for her school bus from inside her house.她在家里等校车。
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The nurse watched for signs of the disease.护士密切留意这种病的征兆。
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We need to watch for any sudden changes in his heartbeat.我们要留意他心跳的任何突变。
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watch for (something) : to look for (something that you want to get or use)密切注意,留意(想要或想用的东西)
watch it
informal
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used to tell someone to be careful当心;留神
watch out
[phrasal verb]
: to be aware of something dangerous戒备;提防 —
often + for
watch over
[phrasal verb] watch over (someone or something)
: to take care of (someone or something)照管;照看
watch (someone or something) like a hawk
— see 1hawk
watch someone's back
— see 1back
watch your back
— see 1back
watch your p's and q's
— see 1p
watch your step
— see 1step
you watch
informal
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used to tell someone that you think something will probably happen你等着瞧 2 watch /ˈwɑːtʃ/ noun
plural watches
plural watches
Learner's definition of WATCH
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[count] : a device that shows what time it is and that you wear on your wrist or carry in a pocket手表;怀表 — compare clock; see also stopwatch, wristwatch 2
a : the act of giving your attention to someone or something especially in order to make sure that nothing bad or unwanted happens监视;观察 [singular]
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usually + on or over [noncount]
b [singular] : the act of looking for someone or something that you expect to see : the act of regularly checking to see if someone has arrived or if something has appeared or happened期待见到;留意;注意 -
She kept watch outside while the others robbed the bank. [=she watched to make sure that no one was coming while the others robbed the bank]其他人抢劫银行时,她在外面望风。
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The police told residents to keep a watch out for a black van. [=to watch for a black van]警方告诉居民们要留意一辆黑色货车。
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When you're driving in winter you should always be on the watch for ice on the roads.冬天开车时,应该时刻注意结冰的路面。
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I am always on the watch for a good bargain. [=always trying to find a good bargain]我总在留意便宜货。
— see also whale watch 3
a : a period of time when a person or group is responsible for guarding or protecting someone or something守卫;站岗;值班 [count]
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usually singular通常用单数 -
Who has first watch?谁站第一班岗?
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Everything was peaceful during his watch.他站岗期间,一切都很平静。
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My watch ends in an hour.一小时后我值勤结束。
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b [count] : a group of people who guard or protect someone or something for a period of time警卫;值班人;看守人 —
usually singular通常用单数 — see also neighborhood watch c [count] : the period of time during which someone is in charge of something(某人的)管理期 —
usually singular通常用单数 4
[count] US : a quick announcement from an official source which tells people that severe weather conditions could occur very soon(官方)天气预警,天气警报 —
usually singular通常用单数