report
report — verb
1. to tell someone about something that has happened, especially after finding out
to tell someone about something that has happened, especially after finding out the facts or details
The news channel reported the earthquake within minutes of the event.
Quan reported to his manager that the sales team had met its monthly target.
report + that-clause for giving information
Local journalists reported heavy flooding in several villages after the storm.
The doctor reported the test results to the patient's family right away.
Anjali reported what she had witnessed during the robbery at the store.
文法句型
report + noun phrase + to + person
report + that-clause
常見錯誤
2. to be talked about in news or by people as doing or being something, even though
to be talked about in news or by people as doing or being something, even though there is no certain proof
The actor is reported to have left the awards ceremony early.
passive: be reported to + infinitive for unproven claims
Élise was reportedly seen arguing with a woman outside the theater.
The politician is reported to be planning a run for governor next year.
No passengers were reported missing after the ship reached the port.
文法句型
be reported + to-infinitive
be reported + to be + noun/adjective
reportedly + verb
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive voice (be reported to) or with the adverb reportedly. The grammatical subject is the person or thing being talked about, not the speaker or journalist.
常見錯誤
3. to tell someone in authority about a wrong, illegal, or harmful action that has
to tell someone in authority about a wrong, illegal, or harmful action that has happened
Tariro reported the noise from the construction site to the city council.
report + [problem] + to + [authority] for complaints
Mira reported a stolen wallet to the police station on Green Street.
The nurses reported the doctor to the hospital board for ignoring safety rules.
A passenger reported the taxi driver to the company for dangerous driving.
文法句型
report + person + to + authority
report + problem/incident + to + authority
常見錯誤
4. to present yourself at a named location and notify the responsible person of you
to present yourself at a named location and notify the responsible person of your presence, especially for work, military duty, or a scheduled meeting
New employees must report to the human resources office on their first day.
report to [place] for arrival and check-in
Owen reported for duty at the training center at six in the morning.
All passengers should report to Gate 12 at least thirty minutes before departure.
Jessica reported to the front desk and asked for the personnel manager.
- present oneself
more formal, often for official appearances
- check in
less formal; used at hotels, airports, or events
文法句型
report + to + person/place
report + for + duty/work
report + at + location
用法筆記
Always intransitive. The object of the preposition to is a place, person in charge, or position — never a document or information. This sense is more common in military, workplace, and travel contexts.
常見錯誤
report — noun
1. a written statement from teachers about a student's progress, grades, and behavi
a written statement from teachers about a student's progress, grades, and behavior in school, usually sent to parents
Liang's school report showed great improvement in his math scores this term.
school report / report card for student evaluation
The teacher handed out report cards on the last day of the school year.
Ryan's parents were pleased with the good comments on his mid-year report.
Zuri's report from the school said she had perfect attendance all year.
- report card
more common in American English; specifically a card with grades
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English. In American English, the more common term is report card.
常見錯誤
2. an organized account of facts or details about a particular event, situation, or
an organized account of facts or details about a particular event, situation, or topic, usually based on investigation or observation
The committee published a detailed report on the effects of air pollution.
Antonia wrote a report about the history of public transportation in her city.
write a report on/about [topic]
The weather report says there is a strong chance of rain this weekend.
The police report described the accident based on statements from witnesses.
A new medical report shows that regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
文法句型
report + on + topic
report + about + topic
常見錯誤
3. information or stories that spread among people without anyone being sure whethe
information or stories that spread among people without anyone being sure whether they are true or false
There are reports that the company may be closing its factory overseas.
reports that + [clause] for unverified information
According to reports, the two leaders met secretly last month.
Reports of a new virus spreading through the city turned out to be false.
The newspaper printed reports that the singer was planning to retire early.
文法句型
reports that + clause
according to reports
reports of + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (reports) with the meaning of 'stories circulating in the news or community.' The context determines whether the information is reliable or not; when reliability is in doubt, this sense applies.
4. the sharp, loud noise that happens when a gun is discharged or something explode
the sharp, loud noise that happens when a gun is discharged or something explodes
The hunters heard the report of a gun coming from the forest.
report of a gun for the sound of a shot
A loud report rang out from the shooting range across the valley.
Witnesses described hearing a sharp report followed by breaking glass.
The sudden report of a rifle scared all the birds from the trees.
用法筆記
Countable noun. Usually refers specifically to the sound of a gun or explosion. For a general loud noise, use bang, crack, or boom instead.
5. the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially whet
the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially whether they are good or bad
The charity has a good report among donors for using money wisely.
Emre was a person of good report, trusted by everyone who knew him.
of good report for having a positive reputation
The school enjoyed a fair report in the community for its teaching quality.
A company of bad report often struggles to find new business partners.
- reputation
the standard modern word; more versatile and widely used
- standing
focuses on social or professional position within a group
文法句型
of good/bad report
hold in good report
用法筆記
This sense is old-fashioned and mostly appears in formal or literary writing. The common modern word for this meaning is reputation. It appears mainly in the fixed phrases of good report and of bad report.