review
review — 動詞
1. to look carefully again at a situation, process, or set of facts, especially in
檢討；審查
重新審視以決定是否修改
to look carefully again at a situation, process, or set of facts, especially in order to decide whether to make changes
The headteacher will review the school dress code after the meeting with parents.
校長在與家長會面後，將檢討學校的服裝規定。
collocation: review a policy / code / decision
Niran asked his team to review the project budget before the deadline.
Niran 要求他的團隊在截止日期前重新審查專案預算。
The court agreed to review the new evidence presented by the defence lawyer.
法院同意審查辯護律師提出的新證據。
City officials are reviewing safety rules at public swimming pools this month.
市政府官員本月正在檢討公共游泳池的安全規定。
- examine
more detailed and thorough; suggests looking at every part
- reconsider
focuses on changing an earlier decision or opinion
- assess
emphasises judging the quality or value of something
- ignore
to pay no attention to something
文法句型
review + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in professional or formal settings. The subject is usually a person or group with authority.
常見錯誤
2. to write or broadcast your personal opinion about a new book, film, play, produc
評論；評介
撰寫評論表達對作品或產品的看法
to write or broadcast your personal opinion about a new book, film, play, product, or performance, judging its quality
Selim reviews new restaurants for a local food magazine.
Selim 為當地一家美食雜誌撰寫餐廳評論。
subject = journalist; object = cultural product
Anya was asked to review the novel before its official publication date.
Anya 受邀在該小說正式出版前撰寫書評。
The theatre critic reviewed the play on opening night.
劇評家在首演夜評論了這部舞臺劇。
Leo reviewed three different laptops and recommended the cheapest model to his readers.
Leo 評測了三款不同的筆記型電腦，並向讀者推薦了最便宜的那一款。
文法句型
review + noun phrase
review + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
The subject is typically a critic, journalist, or blogger. The object is a creative or commercial product.
常見錯誤
3. to examine and comment on the main ideas and findings of a scholarly study or pi
評述
對學術研究進行評論歸納
to examine and comment on the main ideas and findings of a scholarly study or piece of academic work
Dr. Okafor was asked to review a research paper for a medical journal.
Okafor 博士應邀為一本醫學期刊審閱研究論文。
academic register: review a paper for a journal
Mateo reviewed several recent studies on climate change for his thesis introduction.
Mateo 為了撰寫論文引言，評述了幾項有關氣候變遷的最新研究。
The professor reviewed the student's methodology and found several weak points in the data analysis.
教授評析了學生的研究方法，發現數據分析中有幾個弱點。
The journal asked three experts to review the manuscript before deciding whether to publish it.
該期刊邀請三位專家審閱稿件，然後再決定是否刊登。
文法句型
review + noun phrase
review + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in academic writing. The object is typically a paper, study, article, or research finding.
4. when a senior commander or important visitor officially inspects military troops
校閱；檢閱
高級官員正式檢視部隊
when a senior commander or important visitor officially inspects military troops during a formal ceremony
The general reviewed the troops during the annual military ceremony.
將軍在年度軍事典禮中校閱部隊。
formal register: review troops / review the fleet
The president reviewed the naval fleet from the deck of the command ship.
總統在指揮艦的甲板上檢閱了海軍艦隊。
Dressed in full uniform, the colonel reviewed the soldiers lined up in the square.
上校身穿全套軍服，檢閱了在廣場上列隊的士兵。
The visiting ambassador reviewed the honour guard at the airport.
來訪的大使在機場檢閱了儀仗隊。
文法句型
review + noun phrase (military force)
用法筆記
Almost always appears in formal military contexts. The subject is a high-ranking official. This sense is less common in everyday English.
5. to go over notes, lessons, or subject material that you studied before, particul
複習
為考試重讀已學過的內容
to go over notes, lessons, or subject material that you studied before, particularly when getting ready for an examination
Sivan reviewed her science notes the night before the big exam.
Sivan 在大考前一夜複習了她的自然科筆記。
collocation: review notes / material for [test]
Mark reviewed the vocabulary list on the bus to school.
Mark 在搭校車上學的路上複習了單字表。
Constanza reviewed the grammar rules before writing her essay.
Constanza 在寫文章之前複習了文法規則。
The whole class spent Friday afternoon reviewing for next week's test.
全班週五下午都在為下週的考試複習。
文法句型
review + noun phrase
review (no object)
用法筆記
Common in educational contexts. In British English, 'revise' is more common for this meaning. Can be used without an object when the topic is clear.
常見錯誤
review — 名詞
1. the process of carefully examining a situation, policy, or set of facts again, e
審查；檢討
重新審視某事以決定是否修改
the process of carefully examining a situation, policy, or set of facts again, especially to decide whether changes are needed
The government ordered a full review of the education system.
政府下令對教育體系進行全面檢討。
collocation: order / conduct a review
A safety review of the factory found several serious problems.
工廠的安全審查發現了幾個嚴重問題。
The committee completed its review of the funding proposal last week.
委員會上週完成了對資助提案的審查。
The new policy is currently under review by the legal team.
這項新政策目前正由法務團隊審查中。
- examination
broader; does not necessarily imply looking again
- assessment
focuses on judging quality rather than deciding on changes
文法句型
a review of + noun phrase
under review
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' + the thing being examined. The phrase 'under review' means the examination is happening now.
2. a piece of writing or a programme in which a person shares their assessment of a
評論；書評
對新作品或產品的意見文章
a piece of writing or a programme in which a person shares their assessment of a recently released book, movie, stage show, item, or live event
The film review in today's newspaper gave the movie four stars out of five.
今天報紙上的影評給了這部電影五顆星中的四顆星。
collocation: write / publish a review
Arjun read a book review online and decided to buy the novel.
Arjun 在網路上讀了一篇書評，然後決定購買那本小說。
Her review of the concert appeared on a popular music blog.
她對那場音樂會的評論出現在一個熱門的音樂部落格上。
The restaurant review praised the homemade pasta but criticised the slow service.
那篇餐廳評論稱讚了手工義大利麵，但批評了上菜速度太慢。
- critique
more detailed and analytical; usually longer than a typical review
- commentary
broader; may include background analysis, not just opinion
文法句型
a review of + noun phrase
write / publish a review
用法筆記
Can be shortened to just 'review' when context is clear. Typically appears in newspapers, magazines, blogs, or on review websites.
常見錯誤
3. a scholarly article that summarises and evaluates the key ideas, methods, and fi
評析
針對學術研究的評析文章
a scholarly article that summarises and evaluates the key ideas, methods, and findings of academic research
The journal published a detailed review of recent cancer research.
該期刊發表了一篇針對近期癌症研究的詳盡評述。
academic register: a review in a journal
Jason wrote a literature review for the first chapter of his dissertation.
Jason 為他的論文第一章撰寫了文獻評述。
compound term: literature review
A review of the study pointed out several flaws in the methodology.
該研究的評述指出了研究方法上的數個缺陷。
The student submitted a review of two competing theories in cognitive psychology.
該學生提交了一篇針對認知心理學中兩個競爭理論的評述。
文法句型
a review of + noun phrase (academic work)
用法筆記
In academic writing, a 'literature review' is a specific type of article that surveys existing research on a topic.
4. the pages within a periodical or online publication that carry reviews of books,
評論版面
報紙或雜誌刊登評論的版面
the pages within a periodical or online publication that carry reviews of books, movies, art, and other cultural subjects
The Sunday newspaper has a large arts and reviews section.
週日的報紙有一個很大的藝文評論版面。
collocation: reviews section / review pages
Nia reads the review section of the magazine every Saturday morning.
Nia 每星期六早上都會閱讀那本雜誌的評論版面。
The travel review in the weekend supplement made Liang want to visit Kyoto.
週末副刊中的旅遊評論讓 Liang 想去京都看看。
The newspaper's review pages cover everything from opera to video games.
該報的評論版面涵蓋從歌劇到電玩遊戲的各種主題。
- arts section
broader; may include articles, interviews, and previews, not just reviews
文法句型
the reviews section
the review pages
用法筆記
Usually appears as 'the reviews' or 'the review section/ pages'. Often part of a larger 'arts' or 'culture' section.
5. a ceremonial military occasion in which soldiers parade before and are formally
檢閱典禮
軍隊接受高級官員檢閱的儀式
a ceremonial military occasion in which soldiers parade before and are formally inspected by a high-ranking dignitary or commanding officer
The general held a review of the troops at sunrise.
將軍在日出時舉行了一場部隊檢閱典禮。
formal register: hold a review of [troops]
Thousands of soldiers took part in the military review for the visiting president.
數千名士兵參加了為來訪總統舉行的閱兵典禮。
The military review included a flyover by fighter jets and a parade of tanks.
這場閱兵典禮包括戰鬥機飛越和坦克遊行。
The naval review featured warships from twelve different countries.
這場海軍檢閱典禮展示了來自十二個國家的軍艦。
- parade
more general; focuses on the marching display
- inspection
emphasises the checking of appearance and readiness
文法句型
a review of + military force
hold a review
用法筆記
Synonymous in this sense with 'military parade' or 'inspection'. Less common in everyday English except in historical or news contexts.
6. a type of live stage entertainment that combines comedy sketches, songs, and dan
時事諷刺劇
包含歌舞喜劇的娛樂表演
a type of live stage entertainment that combines comedy sketches, songs, and dancing, often making humorous comments on current events
The theatre put on a comedy review that poked fun at local politicians.
劇院上演了一部嘲弄當地政治人物的喜劇時事諷刺劇。
collocation: comedy / musical review
Niran and Selim wrote a musical review about life in the big city.
Niran 和 Selim 編寫了一部關於大城市生活的音樂時事諷刺劇。
The end-of-year review at the school featured songs and short plays written by students.
學校的年末時事諷刺劇由學生編寫的歌曲和短劇組成。
The audience loved the satirical review that made fun of the latest celebrity scandals.
觀眾很喜愛這齣諷刺最新名人醜聞的時事諷刺劇。
- revue
the French spelling, commonly used for this theatrical form
- variety show
similar format but often less focused on satire or current events
文法句型
a + adjective + review
用法筆記
Historically spelled 'revue' from French. This sense is distinct from the more common 'review' meanings and is largely limited to theatrical contexts.
7. information, notes, or practice exercises that help you go over material you hav
複習資料
幫助複習已學知識的練習
information, notes, or practice exercises that help you go over material you have already learned, especially before a test
The teacher gave us a grammar review before the final exam.
老師在期末考前給了我們一份文法複習資料。
collocation: grammar review / vocabulary review
Sivan bought a review book with practice tests for the university entrance exam.
Sivan 買了一本附有模擬試題的複習手冊來準備大學入學考試。
The review questions at the end of each chapter help you check your understanding.
每章結尾的複習問題可以幫助你檢查自己是否理解。
Anya spent the afternoon doing a quick review of all the key formulas.
Anya 花了一個下午快速複習了所有關鍵公式。
文法句型
a review of + noun phrase
review questions / exercises
用法筆記
Often used in textbook or classroom contexts. Can appear in compounds like 'review sheet', 'review book', or 'review questions'.