report
report — 動詞
1. to tell someone about something that has happened, especially after finding out
報告；通報
向他人陳述事件經過或提供資訊
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.
新聞頻道在地震發生幾分鐘內就報導了這個消息。
Quan reported to his manager that the sales team had met its monthly target.
Quan 向經理報告說銷售團隊已經達成了本月的業績目標。
report + that-clause for giving information
Local journalists reported heavy flooding in several villages after the storm.
當地記者在風災後報導了幾個村莊的嚴重淹水情況。
The doctor reported the test results to the patient's family right away.
醫生立刻將檢驗結果告知了病患的家屬。
Anjali reported what she had witnessed during the robbery at the store.
Anjali 報告了她在商店搶劫現場目睹的一切。
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
據傳；據稱
未經證實而傳述某人的行為或狀態
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.
據報導，那名演員在頒獎典禮上提早離場。
passive: be reported to + infinitive for unproven claims
Élise was reportedly seen arguing with a woman outside the theater.
據傳 Élise 在劇院外與一名女子發生爭執。
The politician is reported to be planning a run for governor next year.
據報導，這位政治人物正在計畫明年參選州長。
No passengers were reported missing after the ship reached the port.
船隻抵達港口後，沒有傳出任何乘客失蹤的消息。
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
舉報；檢舉
向主管機關通報違規或不當行為
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.
Tariro 向市議會舉報了建築工地的噪音問題。
report + [problem] + to + [authority] for complaints
Mira reported a stolen wallet to the police station on Green Street.
Mira 向 Green Street 的派出所通報了錢包遭竊的情況。
The nurses reported the doctor to the hospital board for ignoring safety rules.
護理師們向醫院董事會檢舉那名醫生忽視安全規範。
A passenger reported the taxi driver to the company for dangerous driving.
一名乘客向公司檢舉計程車司機危險駕駛。
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
報到
到達指定地點並向主管告知到場
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.
新進員工必須在第一天到人力資源部報到。
report to [place] for arrival and check-in
Owen reported for duty at the training center at six in the morning.
Owen 早上六點到訓練中心報到執勤。
All passengers should report to Gate 12 at least thirty minutes before departure.
所有乘客應在起飛前至少三十分鐘到 12 號登機門報到。
Jessica reported to the front desk and asked for the personnel manager.
Jessica 到前台報到，並詢問人事經理的所在。
- 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 — 名詞
1. a written statement from teachers about a student's progress, grades, and behavi
成績單
教師對學生的書面學期評語
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.
Liang 的學期成績單顯示他這學期的數學成績大有進步。
school report / report card for student evaluation
The teacher handed out report cards on the last day of the school year.
老師在學年最後一天發放成績單。
Ryan's parents were pleased with the good comments on his mid-year report.
Ryan 的父母對他期中評量上的良好評語感到非常高興。
Zuri's report from the school said she had perfect attendance all year.
Zuri 的學校評語說她全年出席狀況全勤。
- 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
報告；報導
針對事件或主題的書面或口頭說明
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.
委員會發布了一份關於空氣汙染影響的詳細報告。
Antonia wrote a report about the history of public transportation in her city.
Antonia 寫了一份關於她所在城市大眾運輸歷史的報告。
write a report on/about [topic]
The weather report says there is a strong chance of rain this weekend.
天氣預報說這個週末降雨機率很高。
The police report described the accident based on statements from witnesses.
警方報告根據目擊者陳述描述了事故經過。
A new medical report shows that regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
一份新的醫學報告指出規律運動有助於預防心臟病。
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
傳聞；謠言
未經證實的消息或說法
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.
有傳聞說該公司可能會關閉其海外工廠。
reports that + [clause] for unverified information
According to reports, the two leaders met secretly last month.
據傳聞報導，兩位領導人上個月祕密會面。
Reports of a new virus spreading through the city turned out to be false.
關於新型病毒在城市中擴散的傳聞後來被證實是假的。
The newspaper printed reports that the singer was planning to retire early.
該報紙刊登了這名歌手計畫提早退休的傳言。
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
槍聲；爆炸聲
槍枝或爆炸發出的巨大聲響
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.
獵人們聽到了從樹林傳來的槍聲。
report of a gun for the sound of a shot
A loud report rang out from the shooting range across the valley.
一聲巨大的槍響從山谷對面的射擊場傳來。
Witnesses described hearing a sharp report followed by breaking glass.
目擊者描述聽到一聲清脆的槍響，隨後是玻璃碎裂的聲音。
The sudden report of a rifle scared all the birds from the trees.
步槍的突然射擊聲把樹上的鳥全都嚇飛了。
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
名聲；聲譽
社會大眾對某人或某事的總體評價
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.
這家慈善機構因善用捐款而在捐贈者之間享有良好聲譽。
Emre was a person of good report, trusted by everyone who knew him.
Emre 是個名聲很好的人，認識他的人都信任他。
of good report for having a positive reputation
The school enjoyed a fair report in the community for its teaching quality.
這所學校因其教學品質在社區中獲得了不錯的評價。
A company of bad report often struggles to find new business partners.
名聲不好的公司往往很難找到新的商業夥伴。
- 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.