undergoing

/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚɡˈoɪŋ] /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚɡˈoɪŋ] /ˌən-dər-ˈgō How to pronounce undergo (audio)/ (ame, mw)

undergoing — verb

  • undergoingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • undergoings3rd person singular
  • undergoinging-ing form
  • undergoingedpast simple

1. to be in the middle of treatment, testing, training, repairs, or another importa

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to be in the middle of treatment, testing, training, repairs, or another important process that is affecting someone or something

例句

The old bridge is undergoing repairs after last week's heavy rain.

be undergoing + repairs

Omar is undergoing tests because the doctor found a heart problem.

be undergoing + medical tests

同義詞
  • going through

    less formal and more common in everyday speech

  • experiencing

    broader and more neutral; it can describe pleasant events too

  • receiving

    works for treatment or training, but not as well for broader change

  • facing

    focuses on meeting a situation, not on living through the whole process

反義詞
  • avoiding

    staying away from the process or experience

  • skipping

    not taking part in the treatment, check, or training

文法句型

be undergoing + noun phrase

用法筆記

Usually used for medical, institutional, or practical processes that take time and affect the person or thing involved. In everyday speech, people often choose go through instead of this more formal word.

常見錯誤

❌Amina is undergoing to surgery tomorrow.
✅Amina is undergoing surgery tomorrow.
💡'undergoing' takes a direct object, not 'to'.
❌I am undergoing a lovely holiday by the sea.
✅I am having a lovely holiday by the sea.
💡'undergoing' is usually for processes, treatment, or difficult change, not enjoyable free time.