observe

詳細解釋：

ob.serve

v.（動詞）
ob.served,ob.serv.ing,ob.serves
v.tr.（及物動詞）
To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice.
注意，覺察：覺察到，尤其是通過仔細和直接的注意；注意
To watch attentively:
觀察：聚精會神地看：
例句：
observe a child`s behavior.
觀察一個孩子的行為

To make a systematic or scientific observation of:
觀測：對…作系統的或科學的觀察：
例句：
observe the orbit of the moon.
觀測月球的軌道

To say casually; remark.
評論：隨便地說；發表意見
To adhere to or abide by:
遵守：遵守或服從：
例句：
observe the terms of a contract.
遵守契約的條款

To keep or celebrate (a holiday, for example):
慶祝：保留或慶祝（如，節日）：
例句：
observe an anniversary.
慶祝周年紀念日

v.intr.（不及物動詞）
To take notice.
觀察
To say something; make a comment or remark.
評論：說；評價或發表意見
To watch or be present without participating actively:
看：觀看或出席而不積極參與：
例句：
We were invited to the conference solely to observe.
我們被邀請，不過只是出席會議而已

來源：
Middle English observen [to conform to]
中古英文 observen [與…一致]
from Old French observer
源自 古法文 observer
from Latin observ3re [to abide by, watch]
源自 拉丁語 observ3re [遵守，看]
ob- [over] * see ob-
ob- [在…上] *參見 ob-
serv3re [to keep, watch] * see ser-
serv3re [保留，看] *參見 ser-

【引伸】
observ.ingly
adv.（副詞）
<參考辭彙><同義詞>observe,keep,celebrate,commemorate,solemnizeThese verbs are compared as they mean to give proper heed to or show proper reverence for something, such as a rule, custom, or holiday.
當這些動詞都表示給予一定注意或對某些事物，如對規定、習慣、或節日表一定尊敬時。
Observe stresses respectful adherence,as to law or tradition,often in the form of compliance with prescribed rites:
Observe 強調尊敬性的遵從，如對於法律或傳統，常常以遵守規定的禮儀儀式為形式：
例句：
observe the speed limit;
遵守速度限制；

例句：
observe the Sabbath.
信守安息日。

Keep contrasts withbreak and violate; it implies actions such as the discharge of a duty or the fulfillment of a promise:
Keep 相對於break 和 violate； 它暗含有如未盡職責或沒有實現諾言等行為：
例句：
He said he would help, and he kept his word.
他說過要幫忙的，他兌現了。

Celebrate in this comparison emphasizes observance in the form of rejoicing or festivity:
Celebrate 在這項比較上強調以歡樂或喜慶形式的遵從：
例句：
We are planning a surprise party to celebrate her birthday. Tocommemorate is to honor the memory of a past event;
我們正為他的生日而準備著一個驚奇的派對。 而commemorate 是對過去的事件的記憶的尊敬；

solemnize implies dignity and gravity in the celebration of an occasion:
solemnize 暗含某一慶祝場面的莊重和嚴肅：
例句：
.It [July 2, 77'] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance . . . It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade . . .from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore. (John Adams).See also Synonyms at see
.它［77'年7月2日］ 應作為誕生之日來紀念…… 套用壯觀的典禮和遊行來隆重慶祝……從這片大陸的這頭到那頭，從此時到永遠. （約翰·亞當斯）參見同義詞 see