Phrase
observation tower
瞭望塔
a tall structure designed for looking at the surrounding area, often used for sightseeing or monitoring
常建于景区或军事区域
- 1.
a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision
用于从远处观察事件并创造360度全视角的结构
用于从远处观察事件并创造360度全视角的结构
In use
From the observation tower, you can see the magnificent view of the entire city.
The guide suggested we climb the observation tower at dusk to enjoy the sunset.
There is an ancient observation tower in the center of the park, once used to watch for forest fires.
the + observation tower
定冠词the用于特指某个瞭望塔。
The observation tower offers a panoramic view.
这座瞭望塔提供全景视野。
an + observation tower
不定冠词an用于泛指。
They built an observation tower in the park.
他们在公园里建了一座瞭望塔。
from the observation tower
介词from表示从某处。
We watched the sunset from the observation tower.
我们从瞭望塔上观看了日落。
observation tower + verb
动词stand描述位置或高度。
The observation tower stands 50 meters tall.
这座瞭望塔高50米。
Common mistakes
I saw the beautiful sunset in the observation tower.I saw the beautiful sunset from the observation tower.
介词使用错误：表达‘从塔上看到’需用from，而非in。中文‘在塔上看’常直译为‘see in the tower’，但英语中from表示观察点。
We climbed the observatory to get a better view.We climbed the observation tower to get a better view.
词义混淆：observatory指天文台，observation tower指观景塔。学习者受中文‘观察’影响误用，需区分具体功能。
Connections
Confusing words
- watchtower
- 瞭望塔 · observation tower侧重旅游观光，watchtower侧重警戒、监视功能
- observation deck
- 观景台 · observation tower是完整建筑，observation deck是塔上或高处的平台
Word family
- observation towers
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，常与冠词连用
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.