monitor ♦︎ track ♦︎ keep an eye on sb/sth ♦︎ watch ♦︎ keep track of sb/sth ♦︎ keep tabs on sb/sthThese words all mean to watch, listen to or check sth over a period of time.这些词均表示监视、关注、跟踪调查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to monitor / track / keep an eye on / watch (sb / sth) for sth◆to monitor / track / keep an eye on / watch / keep track of / keep tabs on what / who / where...◆to monitor / track / watch how...◆to monitor / track / watch / keep track of / keep tabs on sb / sth's movements◆to monitor / keep an eye on / watch / keep tabs on a situation◆to carefully / closely monitor / track / watch sb / sth■monitorˈmɒnɪtə(r); NAmEˈmɑːnɪtər [transitive, often passive] to watch and check sth over a period of time in order to see how it develops监视;监测;跟踪调查◆The animals' temperature and heartbeat are regularly monitored.这些动物的体温和心跳是定期进行监测的。◆Each student's progress is closely monitored over the term.每个学生在学期内的学习情况都受到密切关注。 see also monitor ⇨ inspectornoun■track [transitive] to watch the movements of sb/sth over a period of time, especially by using special electronic equipment; to watch and check sth over a period of time in order to see how it develops(尤指用特殊电子设备)跟踪,追踪;跟踪调查◆We continued tracking the plane on our radar.我们继续用雷达追踪那架飞机。◆The research project involves tracking the careers of 400 law school graduates.这项研究对400名法学院毕业生的事业发展情况进行了跟踪调查。NOTE辨析 Monitor or track?You track sth over a period of time because what you find out might be interesting. You monitor sth regularly or over a period of time because the information is necessary and you may need to take action.之所以在一段时期内track某事物,是因为发现的结果可能很有意思。之所以定期或在一段时期内monitor某事物,是因为必须得到相关的信息并可能需要据此采取行动。■keep an eye on sb/sth
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(kept, kept) (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) to watch sb/sth over a period of time to make sure that they are not harmed or damaged, or in order to find out information about them, so that you are ready to take any necessary action照看;留意;关注◆We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away.我们请邻居在我们离家时帮忙照看一下房子。◆The police have been keeping a close eye on gang activity in the dock area.警方一直在密切注意码头地区的犯罪团伙活动。■watch [transitive] to take care of sb/sth for a short time; to look at and follow the movements or development of sb/sth over a period of time(短时间)照看,看护,照管;对⋯保持关注◆Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper?我去买份报纸,你能帮我照看一下我的包吗?◆This initiative is being closely watched by government regulators.政府监管部门正在密切关注这项新方案。 see also watch ⇨ watchnoun■keep track of sb/sth
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(kept, kept)to watch the movements or development of sb/sth over a period of time in order to know where sb/sth is, what sb/sth is doing, or what is happening了解⋯的动态;与⋯保持联系◆Satellites were used during the war to keep track of vehicle movements.战争期间用卫星来追踪车辆的运行情况。◆Bank statements help you keep track of where your money is going.银行结单有助于你了解你的支出情况。■keep tabs on sb/sth
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(kept, kept) (informal) to watch the movements or development of sb/sth over a period of time in order to know what is happening so that you can control a particular situation监视;注视◆It's not always possible to keep tabs on everyone's movements.监视每个人的行动并非总能办得到。◆It's my accountant's job to keep tabs on the financial situation at all times.我的会计师的职责是随时密切注意财务状况。NOTE辨析 Keep track of sb/sth or keep tabs on sb/sth?Keeping track of sb/sth is mostly about getting information; keeping tabs on sb/sth is more about being in control. * keep track of sb/sth大多是为了获取信息,keep tabs on sb/sth更多是为了实施控制。