to watch
01
見る, 観察する
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Ditransitive: to watch sb do sth
例
He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.
彼は公園のベンチに座って日没を見た。
She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground.
彼女は公園のベンチに座り、子供たちが遊び場で遊ぶのを見た。
02
観察する, 監視する
to actively pay attention and observe in order to notice any changes or developments
Transitive: to watch developments or activities of something or someone
例
She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.
彼女は株式市場を注意深く見て、自分の投資の価格を監視していました。
The court case is being closely watched by the media.
裁判のケースはメディアによって密接に監視されています。
03
注意する, 気をつける
used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing
Transitive: to watch sth
例
Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
ねえ、上司と話すときはトーンに気をつけて。
Watch your step! The floor is slippery.
足元に注意！床が滑りやすいです。
04
見守る, 世話をする
to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
例
Can you watch my dog for the weekend?
週末、私の犬を見てもらえますか？
Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?
私が休暇中に私の植物を見てくれませんか？
05
監視する, 密かに見張る
to observe and monitor someone's activities over an extended period without their knowledge
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
例
A private investigator was hired to watch a cheating spouse and gather evidence.
浮気している配偶者を監視し、証拠を集めるために私立探偵が雇われた。
The police were watching the known gang members closely.
警察は知られているギャングのメンバーを密かに監視していました。
06
見張る, 夜通し起きている
to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something
Intransitive
例
The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.
献身的な科学者は、実験を行いデータを分析しながら、研究室で何夜も見張りをした。
The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.
敬虔な礼拝者は、神の導きと力を求めて教会で夜通し見張りをした。
Watch
01
時計, 腕時計
a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket
例
He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming.
彼は毎日時計を着用しています、泳ぎに行くときもです。
Her watch has a leather strap and a gold dial.
彼女の時計は革のストラップと金のダイアルを持っています。
02
見張り, 警備員
a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully
03
ナイチンゲールの群れ, ナイチンゲールのグループ
a group of nightingales
04
監視, 見張り
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
05
見張り, 当直
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
06
見張り, 当番
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
07
徹夜, 夜警
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
語彙ツリー
rewatch
watcher
watching
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