[] to watch and check a process over a period of time in order to see how it develops and make any necessary changes 监测；监视◆This is a simpler system that requires fewer engineers to monitor it. 这是一个更为简单的系统，不需要像以前那麽多的工程师来对它进行监测。◆The situation is being closely monitored. 局势得到严密监视。◆The software enables companies to monitor employees' Internet use. 这款软件使公司能够监测员工使用互联网的情况。