appraisal
/əˈpreɪzl/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈpreɪzl/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈprā-zəl/ (ame, mw)
appraisal — 名詞
1. a careful judgment about how good, useful, successful, or valuable someone or so
評估；估價
判斷好壞、價值或表現
a careful judgment about how good, useful, successful, or valuable someone or something is
The museum asked two experts for an appraisal of the old vase.
博物館請兩位專家替那只老花瓶做評估。
appraisal of + object
Before buying the farm, Rosa wanted a full appraisal of the land.
買下那座農場前，Rosa 想先完整評估那塊地。
collocation: full appraisal
The coach's appraisal of the season was honest but not harsh.
教練對這個球季的評估很坦白，但不苛刻。
After the flood, the bank ordered an appraisal of the damaged house.
洪水過後，銀行要求先替受損房屋做估價。
The factory team's first appraisal of the plan missed several safety problems.
工廠團隊對這個計畫的第一次評估漏掉了幾個安全問題。
- assessment
a broad neutral word for judging quality, condition, or effect
- evaluation
often sounds slightly more formal and systematic
- review
can be less formal and may suggest looking back over something
- valuation
narrower and mainly about money value
文法句型
an appraisal of something
ask for an appraisal
give an appraisal
用法筆記
Often follows appraisal of + noun, especially when people judge work, plans, buildings, or other property. Distinguish from sense 2, which names the formal workplace meeting or review system.
常見錯誤
2. a formal meeting, or the system of such meetings, where a worker and manager dis
績效面談
和主管談工作表現的正式會談
a formal meeting, or the system of such meetings, where a worker and manager discuss job progress, future aims, and support needed
Nina prepared notes before her appraisal with the store manager.
Nina 在和店長做績效面談前先整理了筆記。
appraisal with + manager
During the appraisal, Omar asked for more training on the new system.
面談時，Omar 提出想接受更多新系統訓練。
The new appraisal system moved review meetings to June.
新的績效考核制度把所有檢討會都移到六月。
A short appraisal every six months helped the team set clear goals.
每六個月一次的短面談幫助團隊訂出明確目標。
Priya left the appraisal feeling clearer about her next role.
Priya 做完績效面談後，更清楚自己的下一個職務方向。
- performance review
a close workplace equivalent that stresses job performance
- review
shorter and less specific, so context must show it is about work
- evaluation
more formal and can be used in many settings beyond work
- feedback session
focuses on discussion and advice rather than the official process
文法句型
have an appraisal
an appraisal with your manager
appraisal system
用法筆記
Common in workplace English, especially in British use, for staff review meetings and the official process around them. Distinguish from sense 1, which can judge any person, thing, or plan and does not have to involve an employee and manager.