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observation

/ɑbzɚveɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the act or skill of watching and noticing details

观察力；观察

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Careful observation helped her notice the bird’s unusual behavior.
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仔细观察让她发现了那只鸟的异常行为。
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Pronunciation: /ɑbzɚveɪʃən/

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