1. | 观察者;观测者;目击者a person who watches sb/sth |
According to observers, the plane exploded shortly after take-off. 据目击者说,飞机起飞后不久就爆炸了。 | |
To the casual observer(= somebody who does not pay much attention) , the system appears confusing. 乍看起来,这个系统好像条理不清。 |
2. | 观察员;旁听者a person who attends a meeting, lesson, etc. to listen and watch but not to take part |
A team of British officials were sent as observers to the conference. 一组英国官员被派去做大会观察员。 |
3. | 观察家;观察员;评论员a person who watches and studies particular events, situations, etc. and is therefore considered to be an expert on them |
a royal observer 王室观察家 |