A1 [ I or T ] to look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving觀看;注視
[ T ] to stay with someone or something, such as a child, for a short time to make certain that he, she, or it is safe看護;照看
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You can watch the trains going by from this window.
Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television.
He watches a lot of TV.
We sat on the beach watching a spectacular sunset.
Thousands of fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.
B2 [ T ] to be careful of something小心,當心,留神
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You need to watch those car dealers.
Watch the mosquitos - they can give you a nasty bite.
Watch what you're doing with that stick!.
A1 [ C ] a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist or, sometimes, connected to a piece of clothing by a chain表,手表
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Repairing a watch is a very fiddly job.
She took/cast a glance at her watch.
The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.
Does your watch keep good time?
On the bottom of the watch it said 'Swiss-made'.
[ S or U ] the activity of watching or giving attention to something or someone, especially to make certain nothing bad happens觀察;監視;注意
[ S ] a person or group of soldiers or guards whose duty is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack警衛;哨兵警衛隊;治安隊
[ C ] a particular period of time during which a person or a group of soldiers or guards has the duty of protecting and warning of danger警戒時間;(警衛或治安隊等的)值班時間
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I sometimes just look out the window and keep a watch on the comings and goings of everyone in the street.
Her parents used to keep a jealous watch over her when she was young.
Management keep a close watch on bullying in the workplace.
She keeps a close watch on her husband to see that he behaves himself.
You need to keep a close watch on him. He's a real troublemaker.
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