do-over

/ˈdü-ˌō-vər/ (ame, mw)

do-over — 名詞

1. another chance to do a task again because the first try failed or was not good e

1.名詞B2
釋義

重做機會

失手後可再做一次的機會

another chance to do a task again because the first try failed or was not good enough

例句

After the printer jammed twice, Gabriel asked for a do-over on the poster.

印表機卡紙兩次後，Gabriel 要求海報有一次重做機會。

ask for a do-over

The coach gave Jin a do-over after the wet ball slipped.

濕球從 Jin 手裡滑掉後，教練給了他一次重做機會。

give someone a do-over

同義詞
  • redo

    equally informal, but often names the repeated version of the work itself

  • retry

    more neutral or technical, especially for systems, games, or procedures

  • second chance

    broader and more emotional; can mean forgiveness, not only repeating a task

  • rerun

    narrower; often used for tests, programs, or events done again

文法句型

ask for a do-over

get a do-over

give someone a do-over

do-over on [task/game]

用法筆記

Most common in informal North American English. Often follows verbs like ask for, get, give, offer, want, and need, especially for schoolwork, sports, games, or small everyday mistakes.

常見錯誤

❌Can I do-over the test?
✅Can I have a do-over on the test?
💡as a noun, do-over usually appears with have, get, ask for, or give.