pore over

pore over — phrasal verb

  • pore overbase form
  • pores over3rd person singular
  • poring over-ing form
  • pored overpast simple

1. to read or examine something with intense concentration, spending a long time on

1.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

to read or examine something with intense concentration, spending a long time on every small detail — for instance, studying a legal contract to check each clause before signing, or tracing a route on a map while planning a trip.

例句

Adina spent the weekend poring over old family letters from her grandmother.

pore over + noun phrase (family letters)

The defence lawyer stayed up late poring over the witness statements before the trial.

pore over + document (witness statements)

同義詞
  • study

    more general; does not imply the slow, intense fixation of 'pore over'

  • examine

    more formal; often used for inspecting objects, evidence, or physical items

  • scrutinise

    stronger focus on finding flaws or hidden details; more formal register

反義詞
  • skim

    to read quickly without absorbing details

  • glance at

    to take a quick, casual look

文法句型

pore over + noun phrase

用法筆記

Always transitive — the object being studied must follow 'over'. 'Pore' is not used as a standalone verb in modern English; the phrasal verb 'pore over' is the standard form. Do not confuse with 'pour over', which has a completely different meaning (to tip liquid over something).

常見錯誤

❌She poured over the documents.
✅She pored over the documents.
💡'Pour' means to tip or flow liquid; 'pore over' means to study carefully. They sound identical but have different spellings and meanings.