remarked
remarked — verb
- remarkedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- remarkeds3rd person singular
- remarkeding-ing form
- remarkededpast simple
1. to say what you think or have noticed about someone or something, especially whe
to say what you think or have noticed about someone or something, especially when you want to point it out to others
Gabriela remarked that the garden looked lovely after weeks of spring rain.
remark + that-clause for expressing an observation
Hao remarked on the unusual silence in the office when he walked in.
remark on + noun phrase
Nadia remarked to a friend that the new film was better than the book.
The minister remarked dryly that the report raised more questions than answers.
Several audience members remarked upon the strange ending of the play.
文法句型
remark + that-clause
remark on/upon + noun phrase
remark to + person + that-clause
用法筆記
More formal than 'say' or 'mention'. The transitive pattern with a that-clause is the most common; the intransitive pattern with 'on' or 'upon' is used when commenting on a specific topic.
常見錯誤
remarked — noun
1. a short spoken or written statement that gives your opinion or reaction about a
a short spoken or written statement that gives your opinion or reaction about a person, event, or subject
Iris made a funny remark about the way the cat kept chasing its tail.
collocation: make a remark about
Piotr ignored his colleague's critical remark and continued working.
collocation: critical / rude / funny remark
The speaker opened with a brief remark about the importance of teamwork.
Roya's remark about the weather led to a long discussion about climate change.
No one had a single positive remark about the new office furniture.
- comment
almost interchangeable; 'comment' may be slightly broader (including written remarks on articles, blogs)
- observation
suggests a remark based on noticing something carefully
- statement
more formal and often longer, not necessarily in response to something seen
文法句型
make a remark about
pass a remark
a remark on
用法筆記
Often used with adjectives that describe the tone: 'casual remark', 'sharp remark', 'offhand remark'. 'Pass a remark' can carry a slightly negative tone.
常見錯誤
2. the act of seeing or noticing something, especially when it is unusual or signif
the act of seeing or noticing something, especially when it is unusual or significant enough to catch attention
The unusual geometric pattern on the temple wall was worthy of remark among the visiting archaeologists.
formal phrase: worthy of remark
Despite dropping by nearly ten degrees, the sudden change in temperature passed without remark from the museum visitors.
formal phrase: pass without remark
The sudden departure of the ambassador did not pass without remark among the diplomatic staff.
The beauty of the sunset was deserving of remark from everyone on the deck.
The elderly man's sudden disappearance drew remark from several neighbours who had seen him earlier that day.
- neglect
failing to notice or pay attention
文法句型
worthy of remark
deserving of remark
pass without remark
用法筆記
Chiefly used in fixed phrases like 'worthy of remark' or 'pass without remark'. Outside these expressions, this sense sounds dated. For the everyday meaning of noticing, use 'notice' or 'observation'.