supervise

supervise — verb

1. to be responsible for watching a person who is doing a task, or a process that i

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

to be responsible for watching a person who is doing a task, or a process that is under way, and making sure that the correct methods are followed and the expected quality is reached.

例句

Wei supervises a team of eight engineers who design solar panels.

supervise + team + of + number + role

The whole exam must be supervised by a qualified invigilator.

passive: be supervised by + agent

同義詞
  • oversee

    broader in scope; 'oversee' often refers to managing an entire project or system rather than closely watching individuals at work

  • monitor

    emphasises watching for changes or problems over time, often with less direct authority to give instructions

  • manage

    a wider role that includes planning, organising, and decision-making, not just checking that work is done correctly

反義詞
  • neglect

    to fail to give enough care or attention to someone or something under your responsibility

文法句型

supervise + noun phrase (person or activity)

be supervised by + noun phrase

用法筆記

The subject of 'supervise' must be a person or an organisation — not a machine. Security cameras monitor an area; they do not supervise it. Frequently used in workplace, educational, and child-safety contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The security camera supervises the entrance.
✅The security camera monitors the entrance.
💡Only a person or an organisation can supervise; machines can only monitor.
❌My boss supervises over my work.
✅My boss supervises my work.
💡'Supervise' already contains the sense of oversight; do not add 'over'.
❌She supervised me to finish the report.
✅She supervised me while I finished the report.
💡'Supervise' is not followed by a to-infinitive of purpose; use a 'while' clause instead.