deem

/diːm/ (bre, ipa) · /diːm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdēm/ (ame, mw)

deem — 動詞

  • deempresent simple I / you / we / they
  • deemshe / she / it
  • deemedpast simple
  • deeming-ing form

1. to reach a conclusion or make an assessment about someone or something based on

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

認為；視為

基於個人判斷所形成的看法

to reach a conclusion or make an assessment about someone or something based on your own judgment, standards, or criteria, rather than on measurable or proven facts

例句

The committee deemed the proposal too expensive to implement this year.

委員會認為該提案過於昂貴，今年無法實施。

active: deem + object + adjective complement

Chiara's application was deemed incomplete because she forgot to sign the form.

Chiara 的申請被視為不完整，因為她忘了簽署表格。

passive: be deemed + adjective

同義詞
  • consider

    less formal and more common; covers everyday thinking as well as formal judgment

  • regard

    similar formality but usually paired with 'as' ('regard as'), whereas 'deem' takes a direct complement

  • judge

    more active evaluation of merits or quality, often in a decision-making context

  • view

    emphasises personal perspective rather than authoritative judgment

文法句型

deem + object + (to be) + adjective/noun

be deemed + adjective

deem it + adjective + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently used in passive constructions, especially in formal, legal, or academic writing. The complement after the object may or may not include 'to be' — both 'deem something important' and 'deem something to be important' are acceptable, but the shorter form is more common in modern usage.

常見錯誤

❌I deem this pizza is delicious.
✅I think this pizza is delicious.
💡'deem' sounds overly formal for everyday opinions about food, taste, or personal preference.
❌The manager deemed the report as unacceptable.
✅The manager deemed the report unacceptable.
💡'deem' does not typically take 'as'; use a direct complement instead.