reset
reset — 動詞
1. to restart an electronic device by turning the power off and back on, usually to
重設；重置
關機再開機以恢復正常
to restart an electronic device by turning the power off and back on, usually to fix a problem or restore normal function
Luca reset his phone after the screen froze during a call.
Luca 在手機當機後重設了手機。
reset + device name (phone)
The technician reset the office router to fix the internet connection.
技術人員重設了辦公室的路由器來修復網路連線。
reset + device + purpose clause
If the tablet won't turn on, try resetting it by holding the power button.
如果平板打不開，試著按住電源鍵來重設。
Noa reset the smart speaker because it stopped responding to voice commands.
Noa 重設了智慧音箱，因為它不再回應語音指令。
- restart
more general; does not always imply returning to factory settings
- reboot
specifically used for computers; more technical
- reinitialize
formal and technical; used for clearing and resetting system data
文法句型
reset + [device]
reset + [device] + to fix/restore
用法筆記
Commonly used with the device itself as the direct object. Do not use for physically unplugging a device — reset specifically means using the device's own restart function, such as a button or software command.
常見錯誤
2. to move a dial, knob, timer, or digital control to a different position, number,
調回
將控制旋鈕或數字調到不同位置
to move a dial, knob, timer, or digital control to a different position, number, or time
Emre reset the oven timer to thirty minutes after opening the door.
Emre 打開烤箱門後，把烤箱計時器調回三十分鐘。
reset + [timer] + to + [value]
Bao reset the thermostat to twenty-two degrees before going to bed.
Bao 睡前把恆溫器調回二十二度。
reset + [thermostat] + to + [temperature]
The pilot reset the altimeter before beginning the descent into the airport.
機師在開始降落前重新調校了高度計。
Chiara reset the alarm clock to six instead of seven for the early meeting.
Chiara 為了早上的會議把鬧鐘從七點調回六點。
- readjust
implies fine-tuning rather than setting from scratch
- recalibrate
more technical; involves aligning to a standard
文法句型
reset + [control] + to + [value/number]
reset + [control]
用法筆記
This sense is about changing what a control shows, not about turning a device off and on. The object is typically a gauge, timer, dial, or digital readout. When you state the new setting, use to: reset the timer to ten minutes.
常見錯誤
3. to give something new values or arrangements, such as a password, settings, date
重設
重新設定密碼、設定等資訊
to give something new values or arrangements, such as a password, settings, date, or list of saved items
Kofi reset his email password after forgetting it for the third time.
Kofi 第三次忘記密碼後重設了他的電子郵件密碼。
reset + password
Yuna reset the app's default settings because the font size was too small.
Yuna 重設了應用程式的預設設定，因為字型太小了。
reset + settings
The system administrator reset the access permissions for all new employees.
系統管理員為所有新進員工重設了存取權限。
Tamar reset the game progress on her tablet so her younger brother could start from level one.
Tamar 重設了平板上的遊戲進度，好讓弟弟可以從第一關開始玩。
- change
more general; does not imply returning to a default
- restore
implies returning to a previous or factory state
- reconfigure
more formal; used for complex system settings
文法句型
reset + [details/settings/password]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (RESTART DEVICE): here you are changing the stored information or configuration, not restarting the hardware. The object is usually an abstract setting, not a physical device.
常見錯誤
4. describes a device that shuts itself down and then powers back up, going back to
自動重啟
機器自行關機再開機
describes a device that shuts itself down and then powers back up, going back to its factory state without anyone touching it
The coffee machine resets automatically every morning at six o'clock.
這台咖啡機每天早上六點會自動重啟。
intransitive: [machine] + resets
After the power cut, the security system reset to its factory settings overnight.
停電之後，保全系統在夜間自動重啟並恢復原廠設定。
The printer resets each time the paper tray is opened and closed.
這台印表機每次打開紙匣再關上時都會自動重啟。
The dashboard display resets to zero every time the engine is turned off.
儀表板顯示器每次引擎關閉時都會自動重啟歸零。
文法句型
[machine/device] + resets
[machine/device] + resets + to + [state]
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive — the machine does the action by itself, not by a person's action. Compare sense 1 (RESTART DEVICE), where a person intentionally restarts the device. If you can add by itself after the verb, it is this sense.
5. to move a target number, deadline, scheduled time, or measured amount to a diffe
調校
將數字、期限或時間設為不同值
to move a target number, deadline, scheduled time, or measured amount to a different starting point
The project manager reset the deadline to Friday after the team requested more time.
專案經理把截止日期調校到星期五，因為團隊要求更多時間。
reset + deadline + to + [new date]
Diego reset the car's trip counter before driving from Madrid to Barcelona.
Diego 在從馬德里開車到巴塞隆納之前調校了車子的里程計。
reset + counter/odometer
The teacher reset the quiz timer to ten minutes after the fire alarm interrupted the class.
火災警報中斷上課後，老師把隨堂測驗的計時器調校到十分鐘。
Heloísa reset the monthly budget to a lower amount after her rent increased.
房租調漲後，Heloísa 把每月預算調校到較低的金額。
- recalibrate
more technical; suggests a precise adjustment
- renew
implies starting over rather than setting a different value
文法句型
reset + [target/deadline] + to + [new value]
用法筆記
The object is something measurable: a budget, a counter, a deadline, a recorded figure. The new value is introduced with to. This sense overlaps with sense 2 (ADJUST CONTROLS) when the object is a physical gauge; use sense 2 when you are moving a physical dial, and sense 5 when you are resetting an abstract figure or schedule.
6. describes someone who pauses their usual activities or makes a life change in or
重新出發
休息或改變後重新開始生活
describes someone who pauses their usual activities or makes a life change in order to feel refreshed and ready to face challenges again
After working twelve days in a row, Nellie took the weekend off to reset.
連續工作十二天後，Nellie 利用週末休息來重新出發。
intransitive: person resets
Christopher went on a short hiking trip to reset himself after the stressful project.
Christopher 在壓力很大的專案結束後去短途健行，讓自己重新出發。
reflexive: reset + yourself
Pim decided to reset by waking up early and going for a run every morning.
Pim 決定每天早起跑步，藉此重新出發。
After the divorce, Sora moved to a new city to reset and build a different life.
離婚後，Sora 搬到一個新城市，希望重新出發、建立不同的生活。
- recharge
focuses on regaining energy rather than changing direction
- start over
implies a more complete change rather than a short break
- refresh
similar in meaning but slightly less committed; often used for short breaks
文法句型
[person] + resets
[person] + resets + by + [activity]
reset + yourself/pronoun
用法筆記
This is an informal, figurative use. Do not confuse with sense 1 (RESTART DEVICE) — the subject is a person, not electronics. The verb is often used reflexively (reset yourself) or alone (I need to reset). Common collocations: need to reset, time to reset, reset after [event].
常見錯誤
7. to place an object back where it was originally located, especially carefully or
歸位
將物品放回原來的位置
to place an object back where it was originally located, especially carefully or precisely
The librarian reset the atlas on its shelf after the student finished using it.
圖書館員在學生用完地圖集後，把它歸位到書架上。
reset + object + on + location
Ravindra carefully reset the fallen ceramic vase onto the wooden stand.
Ravindra 小心地把掉落的陶瓷花瓶歸位到木架上。
After checking each tool, the mechanic reset the wrench set in the metal toolbox.
檢查完每件工具後，技師把整套扳手歸位到金屬工具箱裡。
The museum assistant reset the ancient pottery fragment on its display stand.
博物館助理把那塊古代陶器碎片歸位到展示架上。
- remove
to take away from a position
文法句型
reset + [object] + in/on/into + [location]
用法筆記
This sense is somewhat dated or formal in modern English. It is mostly used for putting objects back in position carefully, not for electronics. The more common modern word for this meaning is replace or put back.
8. to move a broken bone back into its natural position so that it can heal correct
復位
將斷骨移回正確位置以便癒合
to move a broken bone back into its natural position so that it can heal correctly, as done by a doctor or nurse
The doctor reset the fractured forearm before putting the arm in a cast.
醫生在打石膏前先將骨折的前臂復位。
medical: reset + bone/fracture
Nkechi winced as the nurse reset her dislocated shoulder in the emergency room.
Nkechi 在急診室裡，護士將她脫臼的肩膀復位時痛得皺起了臉。
The surgeon reset the patient's broken ankle during a two-hour operation.
外科醫生在兩小時的手術中將病人的腳踝骨折復位。
The emergency doctor reset the child's elbow after the playground accident.
急診醫生在操場意外後將男童的手肘復位。
文法句型
reset + [bone/fracture]
用法筆記
This is a medical term used by healthcare professionals. Only a doctor, nurse, or surgeon performs this action — the patient does not reset their own bone. The noun form in this sense is reduction, not reset.
常見錯誤
reset — 名詞
1. the process of restarting an electronic device by turning the power off and back
重啟
關機再開機以恢復功能
the process of restarting an electronic device by turning the power off and back on, often to fix a problem
A simple reset of the router fixed the slow internet connection.
簡單重啟路由器就解決了網路連線緩慢的問題。
a reset + of + device
If the screen stays black, try doing a hard reset by holding the power button.
如果螢幕一直黑屏，試著按住電源鍵進行強制重啟。
The technician recommended a full system reset before installing the new software.
技術人員建議在安裝新軟體之前先進行完整的系統重啟。
Théo performed a reset on his smartwatch when it stopped tracking his steps.
Théo 的智慧手錶停止記錄步數後，他執行了一次重啟。
文法句型
do/perform + a reset
a reset + of + [device]
用法筆記
Often used with do, perform, or carry out. A hard reset clears all data and returns the device to factory condition, while a soft reset simply restarts it without data loss.
2. the action of changing the stored information or configuration of something, suc
重設
更改儲存的資訊或設定
the action of changing the stored information or configuration of something, such as a password, list of settings, or game progress
A password reset is required every ninety days for security reasons.
基於安全考量，每九十天需要進行一次密碼重設。
password reset
Femi requested a full reset of the database after the data became corrupted.
資料損毀後，Femi 要求對資料庫進行完整的重設。
The app asked for a settings reset after the latest software update.
最新的軟體更新後，應用程式要求進行設定重設。
A factory reset of the laptop erased all personal files and programs.
筆電的原廠重設清除了一切個人檔案和程式。
- restoration
more formal; implies returning to a previous state
- reconfiguration
technical term for changing system settings
文法句型
a reset + of + [settings/password/details]
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 1 (RESTART ACTION): this sense is about changing what is stored or configured, not about restarting hardware. A factory reset does both — it restores original settings (this sense) and may restart the device (sense 1).
3. an adjustment that moves a measured amount, scheduled time, or target figure to
調整
將數值或時程設為不同起點
an adjustment that moves a measured amount, scheduled time, or target figure to a different starting point
The mechanic did a reset of the car's trip meter before the road test.
技師在路試之前調整了車子的里程表。
a reset of + counter
The project required a complete schedule reset after the funding delay.
經費延誤後，專案需要進行完整的時程調整。
A reset of the quarterly targets gave the sales team a fresh goal to work toward.
季度目標的調整給了業務團隊一個新的努力方向。
The accountant recommended a reset of the annual budget after the unexpected expenses.
會計師在意外支出後建議對年度預算進行調整。
- adjustment
more general; does not imply starting from a baseline
- recalibration
suggests precise technical alignment
文法句型
a reset + of + [counter/deadline/amount]
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with noun sense 2 (CHANGE DETAILS) when the details being changed are numeric (budget, counter). Use this sense specifically when the focus is on moving a numerical or time measurement to a different value, not on changing the type of information stored.
4. a physical button or on-screen control that restarts a computer or machine, espe
重置鍵
重新啟動電腦或機器的按鈕
a physical button or on-screen control that restarts a computer or machine, especially when a program stops working correctly
Press the reset button on the back of the monitor if the screen goes black.
如果螢幕變黑，按下顯示器背面的重置鍵。
press the reset button
There is a small red reset switch inside the battery compartment of the device.
裝置的電池槽內有一顆紅色的小型重置開關。
The computer case has a reset button next to the power button on the front panel.
電腦機殼前面板上，電源按鈕旁邊有一個重置鍵。
You can find the reset switch on the bottom of the wireless speaker.
你可以在無線喇叭的底部找到重置開關。
- restart button
more general; less technical
- reboot switch
informal; specifically for computers
文法句型
press/hit + the reset + button/switch
用法筆記
The physical reset button is usually recessed or small so that it cannot be pressed by accident. On modern devices, the reset function is often a software option rather than a physical button.
5. the opportunity or choice to start life over following some hardship, a break, o
重新開始
休息或改變後的人生新起點
the opportunity or choice to start life over following some hardship, a break, or a personal transformation
After a year of burnout, Esme saw the new job as a much-needed reset.
倦怠了一年之後，Esme 把這份新工作視為一次迫切需要的重新開始。
a reset = fresh start in life
The family vacation felt like a complete reset for everyone after a difficult winter.
對全家人來說，在度過艱難的冬天之後，這次家庭旅遊感覺像一個徹底的重新開始。
For Nicholas, moving to a smaller town was a reset that helped him focus on writing.
對 Nicholas 來說，搬到一個小鎮是一次重新開始，幫助他專心寫作。
The summer internship gave Luca the professional reset he needed to change careers.
暑期實習給了 Luca 一次職業上的重新開始，讓他得以轉換跑道。
- fresh start
more literal and widely understood for life changes
- clean slate
idiomatic; suggests wiping the past away
- relapse
returning to a negative state or habit
文法句型
need/want + a reset
a reset + from + [situation]
用法筆記
This is a figurative, informal use. It often follows need, want, or feel like. The reset is not a literal action but a personal or emotional fresh start. Avoid using this sense in formal writing.