| 词汇 | watch over |
| 释义 | Idiom watch overwatch over (someone/something) to protect and feel responsible for the care of someone or something.She had to watch over her four young children.He watched over his vegetable garden, trying to think up ways to keep the deer away from it. Phr V watch over watches, watching, watched watch over sb/sth to protect or take care of a person or animalThe princes' bodyguard was by the pool, watching over them as they played. to watch a person or activity carefully to make sure that the person behaves in the correct way or that the activity happens in the correct wayObservers were sent from several countries to watch over the elections. watch overTo guard, protect, or ensure the welfare of someone or something, often through close observation. I felt better sending the kids to camp when I knew Mrs. James would be there to watch over them. I can't help but feeling that I had an angel watching over me that day. watch over someone or somethingto keep guard over someone or something; to care for someone or something. Could you please watch over my little girl while I go to the store? I will watch over your house while you are away. watch overGuard for protection or safekeeping, as in There were only two aides watching over that large group of children. This idiom was first recorded in 1526. watch overv. To monitor and tend to someone or something: The nurses watched over the patient. |
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