watch
To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.
例文
3 / 5I like to watch TV every evening after work.
I like to watch TV every evening after work.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.
クイックテスト
Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?
正解!
正解は: watch
例文
I like to watch TV every evening after work.
everydayI like to watch TV every evening after work.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
formalThe security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
informalWatch me! I can jump really high.
Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.
academicScientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.
We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.
businessWe need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Watch out!
Be careful; there is danger.
Keep a close watch
Monitor someone or something very strictly.
Watch your mouth
Be careful with what you are saying; don't be rude.
よく混同される語
'See' is often passive or a quick realization, while 'watch' is active and lasts for a duration.
'Look' is the direction of your eyes, but 'watch' implies following movement or action over time.
使い方のコツ
Use 'watch' when the object is moving or changing, such as a sports game, a bird in flight, or a movie. Do not use it for static objects like paintings (use 'look at' instead).
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'I see TV' when they should say 'I watch TV' because watching implies a continuous action.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'wæccan', meaning to be awake or to keep guard.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, 'watching the game' is a common social invitation for friends to gather.
クイックテスト
Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?
正解!
正解は: watch
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