Marvo Dict en → vi · Tiếng Việt

watch

S1 W1

in Vietnamese Nhìn, theo dõi

BrE /wɒtʃ/ AmE /wɑːtʃ/

verb / noun en → vi

past watched pp watched ing watching

1 OBSERVE [transitive] A1

Nhìn, theo dõi

to look at something or someone for a period of time, especially with interest or attention

  • watch sb/sth

Collocations watch TV · watch a movie

  • We watched the sunset from the beach.

    Chúng tôi đã xem hoàng hôn từ bãi biển.

2 TIME [intransitive] A1

Xem giờ, nhìn đồng hồ

to look at a clock or watch to see what time it is

  • watch the time

Collocations watch the clock · check your watch

  • She always watches the time when she's at work.

    Cô ấy luôn xem giờ khi làm việc.

3 DEVICE [noun] A1

Đồng hồ đeo tay, đồng hồ

a small device that you wear on your wrist or carry with you to tell the time

  • wear a watch

Collocations digital watch · wristwatch

  • He bought a new watch for his birthday.

    Anh ấy đã mua một chiếc đồng hồ mới cho sinh nhật.

4 OBSERVE [transitive] B1

Quan sát, giám sát

to be responsible for making sure that something is done correctly or safely, especially by watching someone carefully

  • watch sb/sth

Collocations watch over children · keep an eye on

  • The lifeguard was watching the swimmers carefully.

    Nhân viên cứu hộ đang quan sát các bơi lội cẩn thận.

5 OBSERVE [transitive] B1

Tham dự để xem, theo dõi sự kiện

to be present at an event or activity to see what happens, but not take part in it yourself

  • watch a game

Collocations watch a match · attend as an observer

  • I went to watch the football match.

    Tôi đã đi xem trận bóng đá.

6 DEVICE [noun] B1

Đầu thu truyền hình, tivi

a device that is used for recording or broadcasting television programs, usually with a screen and controls

  • turn on the watch

Collocations cable watch · satellite watch

  • The new watch has a built-in DVR.

    Tivi mới có sẵn ổ cứng ghi hình.

7 OBSERVE [transitive] B2

Chờ đợi, theo dõi sự phát triển

to wait for something to happen or develop, especially with interest or hope

  • watch sth

Collocations watch a project develop · wait and see

  • We are watching the situation carefully.

    Chúng tôi đang theo dõi tình hình cẩn thận.

8 DEVICE [noun] B2

Đầu thu truyền hình, tivi

a device that is used for recording or broadcasting television programs, usually with a screen and controls

  • turn on the watch

Collocations cable watch · satellite watch

  • The new watch has a built-in DVR.

    Tivi mới có sẵn ổ cứng ghi hình.

Phrasal verbs

watch out BE CAREFUL A2

Cẩn thận, chú ý

  • Watch out for cars when you cross the road.

    Chú ý xe cộ khi băng qua đường.

watch over GUARD B1

Giám sát, bảo vệ

  • She watched over the children while their parents were away.

    Cô ấy đã trông nom các trẻ em khi bố mẹ chúng đi vắng.

watch out for BE ALERT B1

Chú ý, cẩn thận với

  • Watch out for slippery floors.

    Cẩn thận với sàn trơn.

watch on CONTINUE TO WATCH B2

Tiếp tục theo dõi, xem

  • We watched on as the storm approached.

    Chúng tôi tiếp tục theo dõi khi cơn bão tiến gần.

watch over GUARD B2

Giám sát, bảo vệ

  • The security guard watched over the building.

    Nhân viên bảo vệ đã giám sát tòa nhà.

Idioms

watch like a hawk B2

Quan sát kỹ lưỡng, cẩn thận

  • The teacher watched the students like a hawk during the exam.

    Thầy giáo đã quan sát học sinh một cách kỹ lưỡng trong kỳ thi.

watch your step B2

Cẩn thận, chú ý bước chân

  • Watch your step when you're in a new job.

    Chú ý lời nói và hành động khi bạn mới bắt đầu công việc.

watch the clock B2

Luôn xem giờ, chú trọng thời gian

  • He's always watching the clock.

    Anh ấy luôn xem giờ.