with regard to

with regard to — idiom

1. used before naming the person, thing, or subject that a statement, question, or

1.慣用語B2
釋義

used before naming the person, thing, or subject that a statement, question, or action is about

例句

The head teacher spoke to parents with regard to the new school hours.

with regard to + noun (topic)

Fatima asked her lawyer for advice with regard to the contract.

同義詞
  • regarding

    less formal; common in emails and business writing

  • concerning

    formal; can carry a slightly worried or serious tone

  • about

    the everyday equivalent; preferred in casual conversation

  • with respect to

    equally formal; especially common in academic and technical writing

文法句型

with regard to + noun / noun phrase

用法筆記

Formal, used mainly in writing and official speech. In everyday conversation, 'about' or 'on' is more natural. The phrase can appear at the start of a sentence or after the main clause.

常見錯誤

❌In regards to your question, the answer is no.
✅With regard to your question, the answer is no.
💡'with regards to' (with an 's') is considered incorrect in standard English; use 'with regard to' or 'in regard to.'
❌She spoke with regard about the changes.
✅She spoke with regard to the changes.
💡the phrase is fixed: always 'with regard to,' never 'with regard about' or 'with regard on.'