undergo

undergo — verb

1. to go through an event, process, or medical procedure that changes your situatio

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to go through an event, process, or medical procedure that changes your situation or body, often in a challenging way

例句

Hoa had to undergo surgery after breaking her ankle in a cycling accident.

collocation: undergo surgery

The company underwent major changes after the new CEO was appointed.

undergo + change (institutional context)

同義詞
  • experience

    broader and neutral emotionally; 'experience' covers both pleasant and unpleasant situations, while 'undergo' implies difficulty or transformation

  • go through

    more informal; used in everyday speech for similar contexts (go through surgery, go through a divorce)

  • endure

    stronger emphasis on suffering and perseverance; suggests the experience was painful or difficult to bear

  • face

    focuses on confronting something rather than completing it; you can face a challenge without necessarily undergoing the whole process

反義詞
  • avoid

    deliberately staying away from an experience or situation

  • skip

    informal; choosing not to participate or go through something

文法句型

undergo + noun phrase (surgery / changes / testing / training / repairs)

用法筆記

Frequently used with objects related to medical treatment (surgery, therapy), institutional processes (testing, inspection), or significant transformation (change, renovation). In everyday conversation, go through is more common than undergo, which sounds more formal.

常見錯誤

❌I underwent a bad cold last week.
✅I had a bad cold last week.
💡'undergo' is too formal for minor everyday illnesses.
❌The children underwent a fun afternoon at the zoo.
✅The children had a fun afternoon at the zoo.
💡'undergo' implies something serious or challenging, not a pleasant experience.