| 释义 |
observant
I. observant noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin observant-, observans, present participle of observare to observe
1. obsolete : observer
2. obsolete : an assiduous or obsequious servant or attendant
II. ob·serv·ant \əbˈzərvənt, -zə̄v-, -zəiv-\ adjective
Etymology: French, from present participle of observer to observe, from Latin observare
1. : taking notice : viewing or noticing attentively : attentive
< observant spectators >
< an observant habit of mind >
2. archaic : respectful, deferential
3. : attentive in observing : regardful, mindful — used with of
< observant of rules >
< carefully observant of the niceties of life >
4. obsolete : observable
5. : careful, heedful
< observant to avoid offense >
• ob·serv·ant·ly adverb
• ob·serv·ant·ness noun -es |