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2003.03.27
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KEEP YOUR EYES ON vs. KEEP AN EYE ON 見つめる vs. 見張る
- To keep your eyes on something is to continue to look at it.
To keep an eye on something is to watch so that it is not stolen, harmed, etc. - keep your eyes on は、何かを見続ける、つまり、見つめる、という意味です。
keep an eye on は、盗まれたり傷つけられたりしないように、何かから目を離さないでいる、つまり、見張るという意味です。
- (two people driving in the country)
Driver: Oh look! There's a deer over there in the trees!
Passenger: Keep your eyes on the road! I don't want to get into an accident. - (a baseball coach to one of his players)
Keep your eyes on the ball when you're batting. - (a teacher to her students before a test)
Remember to keep your eyes on your own paper at all times. Anyone caught copying answers will get a failing grade. - (waiting at an airport departure gate)
Would you keep an eye on my suitcase for me? I need to go to the restroom. - The doctor found a dark mole on my back. He said it's probably nothing, but that I should keep an eye on it in case it gets any bigger.
- (a friendly neighbor)
If you ever need someone to keep an eye on the kids while you do an errand, just give me a call.
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