regarding

/rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈgär-diŋ/ (ame, mw)

regarding — preposition

1. used to introduce the specific subject or matter that a statement, question, or

1.介系詞B1
釋義

used to introduce the specific subject or matter that a statement, question, or piece of writing is connected with

例句

Ritu sent an email to the team regarding the project deadline next Friday.

preposition introducing a topic in correspondence

Christopher had a few questions regarding the new parking rules at work.

questions + regarding + topic noun phrase

同義詞
  • concerning

    equally formal; interchangeable in most contexts

  • about

    less formal and the preferred choice in everyday conversation

  • with respect to

    more formal; common in legal and academic writing

文法句型

regarding + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal and written English to introduce a topic. It is more formal than 'about' and is common in business correspondence, academic writing, and official documents. In casual conversation, 'about' is usually preferred.

常見錯誤

❌I am writing regarding your application.
✅I am writing about your application.
💡In informal emails and everyday speech, 'about' sounds more natural than 'regarding'.
❌Regarding to your question, the answer is no.
✅Regarding your question, the answer is no.
💡'Regarding' already includes the meaning of 'to'; adding 'to' is incorrect.