watch
/wɒtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /wɑːtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwäch ˈwȯch/ (ame, mw)
watch — 動詞
- watchpresent simple I / you / we / they
- watcheshe / she / it
- watchedpast simple
- watching-ing form
1. to fix your eyes on someone or something for a while as they move, change, or de
觀看；注視
用眼睛持續關注移動或變化的事物
to fix your eyes on someone or something for a while as they move, change, or develop — for instance, following a film on a screen, a player on the field, or a bird crossing the sky.
Ayesha sat on the balcony and watched the boats sail into the harbour.
Ayesha 坐在陽台上，觀看船隻駛入港口。
watch + object + infinitive without to
The children watched a documentary about polar bears in Canada.
孩子們觀看了一部關於加拿大北極熊的紀錄片。
Daniel watched the chef prepare the dish so he could try it at home.
Daniel 仔細觀看廚師備料，以便回家後自己嘗試做這道菜。
Joaquín watched the train until it disappeared around the bend.
Joaquín 目送火車，直到它消失在彎道盡頭。
文法句型
watch + object
watch + object + do something
watch + object + doing something
watch + wh-clause
用法筆記
Often used with an object followed by either a bare infinitive (without to) or a present participle: 'I watched her cross the street' (completed action) vs. 'I watched her crossing the street' (action in progress).
常見錯誤
2. to look after a person or an item for a short while to keep them out of trouble
照看
短時間看顧人或物品，確保安全
to look after a person or an item for a short while to keep them out of trouble — for example, keeping an eye on a friend's bag while they go to the toilet, or staying with a young child while their parents step out.
Could you watch my laptop while I order a coffee at the counter?
可以幫我照看筆電嗎？我去櫃檯點杯咖啡。
watch + object for short-term care
Hugo watched his little sister at the playground while their mother went to buy tickets.
Hugo 在遊樂場照看妹妹，媽媽則去買門票。
Baraka watched the neighbour's house while the family was on holiday.
Baraka 在鄰居全家出國度假期間幫忙照看他們的房子。
The teacher asked a student to watch the classroom door during the drill.
老師請一名學生在演習期間負責看管教室的門。
- mind
common in British English; 'Could you mind my bag?'
- look after
used for both short and long periods of care
- neglect
to fail to care for someone or something properly
文法句型
watch + object
watch + over + object
用法筆記
Often used as a friendly request: 'Watch my bag for a second?' This sense is the same as 'keep an eye on' in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
3. to pay attention to a situation, action, or thing in order to avoid problems, da
留意；當心
注意某情況以免發生問題或危險
to pay attention to a situation, action, or thing in order to avoid problems, danger, or mistakes — for example, being careful where you step, or paying attention to what you say in a difficult conversation.
Watch your step — the path is full of loose stones.
小心腳步——那條小徑上到處都是鬆動的石頭。
fixed expression: watch your step
Yael needs to watch what she eats because of her food allergies.
Yael 有食物過敏，所以她必須留意自己吃的東西。
Watch your head — the ceiling is very low in this old basement.
小心頭——這間老地下室的天花板非常低。
Jason needs to watch his spending this month after he lost his job.
Jason 失業了，這個月得小心花錢。
- be careful of
more general; 'be careful of the wet floor'
- mind
common in British English; 'mind the gap'
文法句型
watch + object
watch + wh-clause
watch + that-clause
用法筆記
Common in set phrases like 'watch your step,' 'watch your language,' and 'watch your back.' Often used as a gentle warning.
常見錯誤
watch — 名詞
- watchsingular
- watchesplural
1. a small device that shows the time and is worn on the wrist using a band, or car
手錶；懷錶
戴在手腕或放在口袋裡的計時器
a small device that shows the time and is worn on the wrist using a band, or carried in a pocket.
Léa glanced at her watch and realized she was ten minutes late.
Léa 看了一眼手錶，發現自己已經晚了十分鐘。
watch as a worn timepiece
My grandfather gave me his old pocket watch with a gold chain.
爺爺把他那隻附有金鍊子的老懷錶送給了我。
Kofi forgot to put on his watch this morning and felt lost all day.
Kofi 早上忘記戴手錶，結果一整天都覺得不太對勁。
Andrés set his watch five minutes ahead so he would never be late.
Andrés 把手錶調快了五分鐘，這樣他就不會遲到了。
- wristwatch
a more specific term for a watch worn on the wrist
- timepiece
a formal or old-fashioned term for any device that measures time
用法筆記
A watch is smaller than a clock and meant to be carried or worn. The digital watch is now common, but mechanical and smart watches are also popular.
常見錯誤
2. the activity of paying close attention to a person, place, or situation, especia
監視；守望
為確保安全而密切注意某人、事、物
the activity of paying close attention to a person, place, or situation, especially in order to prevent danger or catch problems early.
The neighbours kept a watch on the old house after the owner moved away.
屋主搬走後，鄰居們一直幫忙留意那棟老房子。
keep a watch on [something]
Lakan asked a friend to keep watch while he climbed over the garden fence.
Lakan 請一個朋友幫忙把風，他才能爬過花園籬笆。
The weather service issued a flood watch for all coastal towns.
氣象局針對所有沿海城鎮發布了洪水警戒。
The security guard kept watch on the camera screens all night.
警衛整夜在監視器前執行監視任務。
- surveillance
more formal and often implies the use of cameras or technology
- monitoring
suggests checking something regularly over a long period
用法筆記
This sense often appears in the fixed phrases 'keep watch' and 'keep a watch on.' It can also combine with other nouns: 'neighbourhood watch,' 'flood watch.'
3. a person or team whose job is to guard a building, area, or group against harm o
警衛；守望者
負責保護特定場所或人員的人或隊伍
a person or team whose job is to guard a building, area, or group against harm or threats.
Eri works as a night watch at the museum, checking every room after closing.
Eri 在博物館擔任夜間警衛，閉館後逐一巡視每個展廳。
night watch as a job role
A watch of six soldiers guarded the entrance to the government building.
六名士兵組成的警衛隊守衛著政府大樓的入口。
Ravindra was chosen to stand watch at the main gate of the embassy.
Ravindra 被派去大使館大門站崗。
The night watch made his rounds, checking every door was locked.
夜間警衛巡邏了一遍，確認每扇門都鎖好了。
用法筆記
When using 'watch' to refer to a person, it is common to specify the type: 'night watch,' 'security watch,' 'coast watch.' The plural 'watches' can mean either multiple timepieces or multiple guard groups.
4. a scheduled block of duty when a guard, soldier, or sailor must stay alert and m
值班
士兵或水手負責警戒的固定時段
a scheduled block of duty when a guard, soldier, or sailor must stay alert and monitor a place or group.
Zayd had the first watch and stayed awake from midnight until four in the morning.
Zayd 值第一班崗，從午夜一直清醒到凌晨四點。
first / second / third watch (nautical shifts)
The sailors split into two groups and took turns on watch throughout the night.
水手們分成兩組，整晚輪流值班。
The captain assigned Mei to the middle watch, which meant working until dawn.
船長指派 Mei 值中班，也就是一直工作到天亮。
During her watch, Nila noticed a small boat drifting toward shore without lights.
Nila 值班時，注意到一艘沒開燈的小船正朝岸邊漂來。
- shift
a more general term for any period of scheduled work
- duty period
emphasises the responsibility aspect
用法筆記
Originally a nautical term — the traditional four-hour watch periods at sea. Also used in military and security contexts for any scheduled guard shift.