observe and measure; observe and infer
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to observe and measure; to survey
formalUsed in scientific and technical contexts, often for precise data collection.
Qì气
xiàng象
xué学
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
guān观
cè测
tái台
fēng风
de的
lù路
jìng径
hé和
fēng风
sù速
。
Meteorologists are observing and measuring the typhoon's path and wind speed.
Zhè这
zuò座
tiān天
wén文
wàng望
yuǎn远
jìng镜
zhǔ主
yào要
yòng用
lái来
guān观
cè测
yáo遥
yuǎn远
de的
xīng星
xì系
。
This astronomical telescope is primarily used to observe distant galaxies.
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Gōng工
chéng程
shī师
men们
xū需
yào要
zhǔn准
què确
guān观
cè测
shuǐ水
wèi位
de的
biàn变
huà化
。
Engineers need to accurately measure changes in the water level.
verb
to observe and assess; to gauge; to infer from observation
neutralUsed for analyzing situations, intentions, or trends, often in a strategic or social context.
Jiāng将
jūn军
zài在
shān山
shàng上
guān观
cè测
dí敌
jūn军
de的
bù部
shǔ署
。
The general observed and assessed the enemy's deployment from the hill.
Shì市
chǎng场
fēn分
xī析
shī师
zhèng正
zài在
guān观
cè测
xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
de的
gòu购
mǎi买
qīng倾
xiàng向
。
Market analysts are gauging consumers' purchasing tendencies.
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Zài在
zuò做
chū出
jué决
dìng定
zhī之
qián前
，
zuì最
hǎo好
xiān先
guān观
cè测
yī一
xià下
duì对
fāng方
de的
fǎn反
yìng应
。
Before making a decision, it's best to first observe the other party's reaction.