| 释义 |
keep a weather eye on (someone or something) keep a weather eye on (someone or something)To monitor someone or something closely. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I need you to keep a weather eye on this crisis so that we can get the necessary supplies out quickly.See also: eye, keep, on, weatherkeep a weather eye on something/someone mainly BRITISHIf you keep a weather eye on something or someone, you watch them carefully so that you are ready to take action if there are problems. Keep a weather eye on your symptoms and stay alert to any changes which occur. Amy moved away from a neighbourhood where she'd kept a weather eye on an old lady. Note: Other prepositions are sometimes used instead of on, for example out and for. The police were there, keeping a weather eye out for trouble of any sort. Note: This expression was originally used by sailors, who had to keep a constant watch on the weather and wind direction. See also: eye, keep, on, someone, something, weatherkeep a weather eye on observe a situation very carefully, especially for changes or developments.See also: eye, keep, on, weatherkeep a ˈweather eye on something/open for something watch something very carefully for signs of change so that you will be prepared for a problem, difficulty, etc: It’s an ambassador’s job to keep a weather eye open for any important political changes.See also: eye, keep, on, open, something, weather |