observation 
: 观察 观测 监视 
observation 
observation ☊ 
quan sát like: observation → →
written observation or remark (in newspaper) ☊ 
tạp ký ☊ Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
observation ☊ j’ai trouvé l’observation astucieuse ☊