redo
redo — verb
1. to perform a task or produce a piece of work once more, typically because the fi
to perform a task or produce a piece of work once more, typically because the first version contained errors or needs improvement
Sari decided to redo her homework after the teacher pointed out several mistakes.
redo + homework / essay / project
The architect asked the team to redo the blueprints when the measurements did not match.
After the power cut, Wei had to redo the entire spreadsheet from memory.
Otis spent the whole weekend redoing the essay to include the new research findings.
文法句型
redo + noun phrase (task / work / project)
用法筆記
Most natural with written work, creative projects, or data tasks. For physical actions (e.g. a jump or a throw), 'try again' or 'do over' are more natural alternatives.
常見錯誤
2. to change the appearance of a room or building by painting walls, adding new fur
to change the appearance of a room or building by painting walls, adding new furniture, or making other improvements
The Nguyen family hired a designer to redo their kitchen with new cabinets and counters.
redo + kitchen / bathroom / living room
Emre and Yasmin chose warm colours to redo the living room and bought a sofa.
The hotel plans to redo all its guest bathrooms next year with new tiles.
Vivek hired a contractor to redo his bathroom with new tiles and a modern shower.
- neglect
Fail to maintain or improve a space
文法句型
redo + room / building
用法筆記
Subject is usually a room in a house (kitchen, bathroom, living room) or occasionally a commercial space. Carries a lighter implication than 'renovate' — cosmetic updates rather than structural changes.
常見錯誤
redo — noun
1. an occasion when a person attempts a task or activity again, usually after an ea
an occasion when a person attempts a task or activity again, usually after an earlier effort was not satisfactory
The director gave the actor a redo of the scene after the microphone malfunctioned.
give someone a redo
Henry asked for a redo on the test after misreading the first question.
Talia treated the second interview as a redo and prepared much more carefully this time.
The contestant begged the host for a redo after buzzing in with the wrong answer.
- do-over
Informal, very common in American English
- second chance
Broader meaning, not limited to tasks
- rematch
Only used in competitive games or sports
- first attempt
The original try before any redo
文法句型
a redo + on + noun
get / have / give + a redo
常見錯誤
2. the effort and tasks needed to change how an indoor space looks by painting it,
the effort and tasks needed to change how an indoor space looks by painting it, adding new furniture, or making other upgrades
The complete kitchen redo took six weeks and cost more than they expected.
complete [room] redo
After the bathroom redo, the old apartment looked like a brand new space.
The basement redo turned the dark storage area into a cosy family room.
A full bathroom redo can cost anywhere from two to ten thousand dollars.
- renovation
More formal and may include structural work
- makeover
Focuses on visual appearance rather than construction
- remodel
Implies changing the layout, not just finishes
文法句型
[room] + redo
a + [adjective] + redo
用法筆記
Typically used with a room name placed before 'redo' — e.g. 'kitchen redo', 'bathroom redo', 'basement redo'.