oversee

/ˌəʊvəˈsiː/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərˈsiː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌō-vər-ˈsē/ (ame, mw)

oversee — verb

  • overseepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • overseeshe / she / it
  • oversawpast simple
  • overseenpast participle
  • overseeing-ing form

1. to be in charge of work or an organized activity and check that it is done in th

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to be in charge of work or an organized activity and check that it is done in the right way.

例句

Priya oversees the night shift at the hospital every Thursday.

pattern: oversee + work period

The repairs were overseen by a retired engineer from Tainan.

common passive: be overseen by

同義詞
  • supervise

    the closest everyday word, especially for watching workers or daily tasks

  • manage

    broader because it often includes planning, decisions, and staff control

  • monitor

    stresses watching progress, sometimes with less direct authority

  • direct

    more formal and often used for leading a whole operation

反義詞
  • neglect

    suggests failing to give the work the attention or control it needs

文法句型

oversee + project/work/team

oversee + building/repair/program

be overseen by + person/group

用法筆記

Often takes projects, staff, repairs, or official programs as its object. Passive forms are common when the focus is on the work rather than the person in charge.

常見錯誤

❌Priya oversees on the night shift.
✅Priya oversees the night shift.
💡'oversee' takes the work or activity as a direct object.
❌The project was overseen from Carlos.
✅The project was overseen by Carlos.
💡use 'by' to name the person responsible in the passive.