1590s, from observe + -ant, or else from French observant, past participle of observer (see observance). In reference to Judaism, from 1902. As a noun from late 15c. Related: Observantly; observantness.
双语例句
1. An observant doctor can often detect depression from expression, posture, and movement.
善于观察的医生常常能从人的表情、姿势以及动作诊察出抑郁症。
来自柯林斯例句
2. That's a marvellous description, Mrs Drummond. You're unusually observant.
您的描述令人惊叹，德拉蒙德太太，您真是独具慧眼。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Observant walkers may see red deer along this stretch of the road.
