observationally

IPA/ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən.əl.i/
IPA/ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən.əl.i/

observationally — 副詞

1. by watching people, animals, or events with close attention over a period of tim

1.副詞C1
釋義

以觀察方式

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by watching people, animals, or events with close attention over a period of time, and noting what happens, in order to gain understanding or gather information.

例句

The children observed the tadpoles observationally, noting any changes in shape or movement each day.

孩子們以觀察方式研究蝌蚪，每天記錄它們外形或動作的變化。

observationally + noting specific changes

Unlike a controlled experiment, this study was conducted purely observationally, without interfering with the subjects.

與控制實驗不同，這項研究完全以觀察方式進行，沒有干預受試對象。

contrast: purely observationally vs. controlled experiment

同義詞
  • empirically

    broader — refers to knowledge gained through experience or experiment, not just watching

  • perceptually

    focuses on sensory awareness rather than the systematic method of watching

反義詞
  • theoretically

    based on reasoning or theory rather than direct observation

  • speculatively

    based on guesswork rather than careful watching

文法句型

used before adjectives or past participles

used with verbs describing perception or study

用法筆記

Typically used in academic or scientific contexts to describe research methods. Often modifies verbs like 'study', 'examine', 'record', or 'monitor' — or acts as a sentence adverb ('Observationally, the pattern was clear'). Less common in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌She watched the birds observationally for fun.
✅She watched the birds for fun.
💡'observationally' implies a systematic or methodical purpose, not casual enjoyment.
❌The teacher observationally graded the papers.
✅The teacher carefully graded the papers.
💡'observationally' does not mean 'carefully' in a general sense; it specifically refers to learning or understanding through watching.