people watching
noun [ U ] (also people-watching) uk/ˈpiː.pəl ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpiː.pəl ˌwɑː.tʃɪŋ/
(尤指在公共场合)花时间观察别人
the activity of watching other people, especially in public places
People watching is great fun. 观看来往的人群是一件非常有趣的事。
There are plenty of cafes for cappuccino and people-watching. 这里有很多咖啡馆,可以喝卡布奇诺,还可以观看来往的人群。
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- The primary pursuits seem to be sunbathing and people watching.
- You go there for shopping, dining, people watching, culture and local heritage.
- People-watching, always a treat in Venice, had never been more fun.