watch
watch — 動詞
1. to direct your eyes toward someone or something that is moving, changing, or doi
觀看；注視
花時間看著變化或移動中的事物
to direct your eyes toward someone or something that is moving, changing, or doing something, and pay attention as things unfold — unlike a quick look, this takes place over some length of time.
Kwame watched the sunset from the hill behind his house.
Kwame 從他家後面的小山上觀看日落。
watch + object (event evolving over time)
The children sat on the floor and watched their favourite cartoon.
孩子們坐在地板上看他們最喜歡的卡通。
Nadia watches the news every evening before dinner.
Nadia 每天晚餐前都會看新聞。
Christopher watched the birds flying over the lake for nearly an hour.
Christopher 看了將近一小時湖上飛翔的鳥。
We sat on a bench and watched the boats on the river.
我們坐在長椅上觀看河上的船隻。
- ignore
deliberately not pay attention to something (B1)
文法句型
watch + object (noun/pronoun)
watch + object + verb
watch + for + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'see' (which happens without effort) and 'look at' (which can be a quick glance). 'Watch' always implies paying attention over time, so you watch a movie but you see a friend across the street.
常見錯誤
2. to take temporary charge of a child, an older person, or a possession so that th
照看；看管
短時間照顧以確保安全
to take temporary charge of a child, an older person, or a possession so that they stay out of danger.
Can you watch my bag while I buy a ticket at the counter?
你能不能幫我看一下包包，我要去櫃檯買票？
watch + possession for a short time
Reema watched her neighbour's son for an hour after school.
Reema 放學後幫鄰居照看了一小時的兒子。
Tariq asked his sister to watch the house while he was on holiday.
Tariq 請他妹妹在他出國度假時幫忙看房子。
Nellie watched the shop while the owner went to lunch.
Nellie 在老闆去吃午飯時幫忙看店。
- look after
suggests longer-term care (A2)
- mind
British English; used for children or a shop (B1)
- tend to
more formal; often used with plants or animals (B2)
- neglect
failing to care for something (C1)
文法句型
watch + object (person/thing)
用法筆記
Unlike 'look after' or 'take care of', 'watch' is normally used for short periods. You watch a friend's child for an hour, but you take care of your own child all day.
常見錯誤
3. to pay close attention to a situation so that you notice possible danger, proble
留意；當心
注意可能的危險或問題
to pay close attention to a situation so that you notice possible danger, problems, or changes — for example, watching for icy roads while driving, or watching what you say so you do not offend anyone.
Watch your step — those stairs are very steep and uneven.
走路小心——那些樓梯又陡又不平。
watch + possessive + noun (warning)
Élise watched for any sign of movement in the dark forest.
Élise 在黑暗的森林中留意任何動靜。
watch + for + noun (looking out for)
You should watch what you eat if you want to lose weight.
如果你想減重，就應該注意自己吃了什麼。
Brian watched his language during the job interview and did not use any slang.
Brian 在求職面試時注意措辭，沒有使用任何俚語。
The hikers watched the weather closely before setting off up the mountain.
登山者在出發上山前密切注意天氣變化。
- be careful of
more general warning; less focused on visual attention (A2)
- be on the lookout for
more idiomatic; suggests active scanning (B2)
- mind
British English; used in warnings like 'mind the gap' (A2)
- disregard
pay no attention to a danger (C1)
文法句型
watch + question word (what/where)
watch + for + noun
watch + object
用法筆記
Common in fixed expressions: 'watch your mouth/tongue' (be careful what you say), 'watch your step' (be careful how you walk or behave), 'watch your weight/health' (monitor something carefully). The 'watch for' pattern means looking out for something that might appear.
常見錯誤
watch — 名詞
1. a small timekeeping device worn around the wrist on a strap or bracelet, used to
手錶
戴在手腕上的計時器
a small timekeeping device worn around the wrist on a strap or bracelet, used to tell the time.
Joon checked his watch and realised he was late for the meeting.
Joon 看了一下手錶，發現自己開會要遲到了。
check + watch (common collocation)
Ingrid wears a silver watch that her grandmother gave her years ago.
Ingrid 戴著一只銀色手錶，是祖母多年前送給她的。
My watch stopped working, so I need to buy a new battery.
我的手錶停了，需要換一顆新電池。
Hari glanced at his watch during the long lecture and sighed.
Hari 在漫長的課堂上瞄了一眼手錶，嘆了口氣。
Kwame bought a smart watch that tracks his heart rate and steps.
Kwame 買了一只可以追蹤心率和步數的智慧型手錶。
- wristwatch
more formal or technical term for a watch on your wrist (A2)
- timepiece
formal or old-fashioned term for any clock or watch (C1)
- chronometer
very precise watch; used for scientific or sailing purposes (C2)
文法句型
wear + a watch
look at + watch
check + watch
用法筆記
A watch differs from a clock because you wear it. 'Wristwatch' is a fuller term but less common in everyday speech. 'Pocket watch' is a different kind of watch carried in a pocket.
常見錯誤
2. the act of giving close and ongoing attention to someone or something so that ha
看守；監視
密切注意以防危險或犯罪的活動
the act of giving close and ongoing attention to someone or something so that harm or wrongdoing does not occur.
The police kept a close watch on the empty building all night.
警方整夜密切監視那棟空置的大樓。
keep + watch (collocation)
Soldiers maintained a constant watch at every checkpoint along the border.
士兵們在邊境的每個檢查站持續站崗。
Nellie kept watch while the others searched the room for evidence.
Nellie 負責看守，而其他人則在房間裡尋找證據。
The neighbourhood watch organises patrols every evening after dark.
社區守望相助組織每天天黑後安排巡邏。
Mert kept watch from the rooftop while the security team unlocked the back entrance.
Mert 從屋頂上負責看守，而安全小組則打開了後門。
- surveillance
formal; systematic observation by authorities (C1)
- lookout
the state of watching for something to happen (B2)
- vigil
staying awake to watch, often for religious or protest purposes (C1)
- negligence
failing to watch or guard properly (C1)
文法句型
keep watch
stand watch
be on watch
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrases 'keep watch' (to stay alert and look for danger) and 'be on watch' (to be in the position of guarding). 'Neighbourhood watch' is a community program where residents look out for crime.
常見錯誤
3. an individual or team employed to keep a building, area, or person safe from har
守衛；值班者
負責保護安全的人或群體
an individual or team employed to keep a building, area, or person safe from harm, trespass, or theft.
The night watch made his rounds through the factory every hour.
夜間守衛每小時在工廠巡邏一圈。
The night watch patrols the factory grounds every two hours from dusk until dawn.
夜間守衛隊從黃昏到黎明每隔兩小時巡邏廠區一次。
guard personnel doing rounds
The afternoon watch checked every delivery truck at the factory gate before letting it through.
下午班的警衛在工廠大門檢查每一輛送貨卡車，確認後才放行。
Tariq served on the night watch for two years at the embassy.
Tariq 在大使館擔任了兩年夜間守衛。
文法句型
the watch + singular/plural verb
用法筆記
When used as a collective noun ('the watch'), it refers to the entire group of guards on duty. 'Night watch' refers specifically to guards working through the night. 'Watchman' is an older term for an individual guard.
4. a scheduled block of hours when a crew member or guard is responsible for safety
值班時段
輪班時段，尤指船上的值勤時間
a scheduled block of hours when a crew member or guard is responsible for safety, most commonly used on ships.
Joaquín was assigned to the first watch, from midnight until four in the morning.
Joaquín 被分配值第一班，從半夜到凌晨四點。
first / second / third watch (nautical system)
Each sailor serves a four-hour watch and then has eight hours off duty.
每位船員值四小時班，然後休息八小時。
During Brian's watch, nothing unusual happened on the ship.
Brian 值班期間，船上沒有發生任何異常情況。
The captain ordered the crew to report for the next watch at six o'clock sharp.
船長命令船員在六點整到下一班崗位報到。
- shift
general term for any work period (B1)
- duty period
more general and formal (B2)
- dog watch
specific short watch period on a ship (C2)
文法句型
first/second/third watch
during + possessive + watch
watch + ends/begins
用法筆記
On ships, the day is divided into watches of usually four hours each (though some are two-hour dog watches). 'Watch' can also refer to the section of the crew on duty during that period.
常見錯誤
5. the period during which a particular person is responsible for a situation or or
負責時期
某人主管期間，尤用於固定片語
the period during which a particular person is responsible for a situation or organisation and is answerable for what happens.
The company lost three major clients on the previous manager's watch.
那家公司在上一任主管任內流失了三名大客戶。
on + possessive + watch (responsibility)
New factory safety rules were introduced on Kwame's watch as head of security.
新的工廠安全規定是在 Kwame 擔任安全主管期間實施的。
No mistakes were made under Reema's watch, though the team was short-staffed.
在 Reema 負責期間雖然人手不足，但沒有出過差錯。
Not on my watch! the captain shouted when a sailor suggested ignoring the safety drill.
當一名船員建議忽略安全演練時，船長大喊：「絕不能在我的任內發生！」
文法句型
on + possessive + watch
under + possessive + watch
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrases 'on someone's watch' or 'under someone's watch'. Commonly appears in negative contexts — things that went wrong while a person was in charge. 'Not on my watch!' is a common expression meaning 'I will not allow that to happen.'