overhaul
/əʊ.vəˈhɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · /oʊ.vɚˈhɑːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈəʊvəhɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊvərhɔːl/ (ame, ipa)
overhaul — 動詞
- overhaulpresent simple I / you / we / they
- overhauls3rd person singular
- overhauling-ing form
- overhauledpast simple
1. to take apart and rebuild a piece of equipment such as an engine or motor so tha
徹底檢修
拆解修理機械使其恢復正常
to take apart and rebuild a piece of equipment such as an engine or motor so that every worn or broken part is replaced and the machine works like new
Mechanic Elena spent three weeks overhauling the old bus engine at the depot.
技師 Elena 花了三週時間在維修站徹底檢修那輛舊公車的引擎。
The ship's crew overhauled the diesel generator before the long voyage across the Pacific.
船員們在橫跨太平洋的長途航行之前徹底檢修了柴油發電機。
overhaul + mechanical object (engine, generator, pump)
After the aircraft was overhauled, all safety checks came back normal.
這架飛機經過徹底檢修之後，所有的安全檢查結果都正常。
Kwame decided to overhaul his father's old motorcycle rather than buy a new one.
Kwame 決定徹底檢修父親的老舊摩托車，而不是買一輛新的。
The factory overhauled every conveyor belt motor during the summer shutdown period.
工廠在夏季停工期間徹底檢修了每一條輸送帶的馬達。
- rebuild
more specific — implies disassembling and reassembling, very common with engines
- recondition
more formal; used for industrial or military equipment that is restored to working order
文法句型
overhaul + noun phrase (the equipment being rebuilt)
用法筆記
The direct object is typically a specific machine or piece of equipment: overhaul an engine, a motor, a pump, a boiler. The focus is on restoring full function, not fixing a single broken part.
常見錯誤
2. to examine how a system, organization, or process functions and make major struc
全面改革
大幅改變制度使其更有效率
to examine how a system, organization, or process functions and make major structural changes so that it runs far more effectively
The university overhauled its admissions process after complaints from students and parents.
這所大學在接到師生與家長的投訴後，全面改革了招生流程。
overhaul + abstract system/process
The government promised to overhaul the healthcare system to reduce waiting times for patients.
政府承諾全面改革醫療保健系統，以縮短病人的等待時間。
After the data breach, the company overhauled all its security protocols and hired a new IT team.
資料外洩事件發生後，該公司全面改革了所有安全協議，並聘請了新的資訊團隊。
The school board decided to overhaul the math curriculum to include more hands-on projects.
學校董事會決定全面改革數學課程，加入更多動手實作的專案。
City officials are planning to overhaul the public transport ticketing system next year.
市政府官員正計劃明年全面改革大眾運輸的售票系統。
- reform
carries a moral or political overtone; more common for laws and institutions
- restructure
focuses on changing the arrangement or hierarchy of parts rather than fixing underlying problems
文法句型
overhaul + noun phrase (system, process, policy)
用法筆記
The object is typically an abstract structure: a system, policy, law, curriculum, procedure, or approach. The sense implies redesign from the ground up rather than small adjustments.
常見錯誤
3. to make major changes to the people working in a particular part of an organizat
大幅改組
大幅更換組織成員以改變現狀
to make major changes to the people working in a particular part of an organization, removing some and hiring or promoting others
The new CEO overhauled the sales department and let go of half the regional managers.
新任執行長對業務部門進行了大改組，裁掉了一半的地區經理。
overhaul + department / team (personnel change)
After the product launch failed, the company overhauled its design team and brought in fresh talent from abroad.
產品上市失敗後，公司大幅改組了設計團隊，從國外引進了新人才。
The prime minister overhauled the cabinet after disappointing election results.
選舉結果令黨員失望後，總理大幅改組了內閣。
The hospital board voted to overhaul the nursing management after staff morale dropped sharply.
在員工士氣大幅下滑後，醫院董事會投票決定對護理管理層進行大改組。
文法句型
overhaul + noun phrase (department, team, management)
用法筆記
The object is a group of people viewed as a unit — team, department, staff, cabinet, leadership. The emphasis is on replacing individuals rather than changing structures or processes.
overhaul — 名詞
- overhaulsingular
- overhaulsplural
1. the act of taking apart and rebuilding a machine or engine, where each worn or b
徹底檢修
從頭到尾的機械修理
the act of taking apart and rebuilding a machine or engine, where each worn or broken part is checked and replaced to bring it back to full working order
The car needed a complete engine overhaul before it could pass the safety test.
這輛車需要進行一次徹底的引擎檢修，才能通過安全測試。
complete / major / thorough + overhaul
The garage charges two thousand dollars for a full transmission overhaul on older trucks.
這家修車廠對老舊卡車的變速箱進行完整檢修，收費兩千美元。
After the overhaul, the factory's main pump ran more quietly and used less electricity.
徹底檢修之後，工廠的主幫浦運轉更安靜，用電也更少了。
The helicopter underwent a scheduled overhaul every six months to keep it safe to fly.
這架直升機每六個月接受一次排定的徹底檢修，以保持飛行安全。
The mechanic carried out a thorough overhaul of the boat's outboard motor.
技師對船上的舷外馬達進行了一次徹底檢修。
文法句型
a / an + overhaul + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives indicating scale: complete overhaul, major overhaul, thorough overhaul, full overhaul. The noun is countable — you can describe a single overhaul or several overhauls over a machine's lifetime.
常見錯誤
2. a thorough review and major redesign of a system, set of rules, or way of doing
全面改革
對制度規則的徹底重新設計
a thorough review and major redesign of a system, set of rules, or way of doing things so that it operates far more effectively
The education system is in desperate need of a thorough overhaul from primary school upwards.
教育制度從國小階段起迫切需要一次徹底的全面改革。
need / require / demand + a / an + overhaul
Tax laws in the country received a major overhaul last year to close loopholes and simplify the process.
該國的稅法去年經歷了一次重大全面改革，以填補漏洞並簡化流程。
receive / undergo + a / an + overhaul
The hospital's record-keeping system is outdated and requires a complete overhaul.
醫院的病歷系統已經過時，需要一次徹底的全面改革。
Scientists called for an overhaul of the research funding system to support long-term projects better.
科學家們呼籲對研究經費制度進行全面改革，以更好地支持長期專案。
The proposed overhaul of the voting laws sparked heated debate across the country.
提出的投票法全面改革方案在全國引發了激烈的辯論。
- reform
suggests moral or political improvement; more ideological
- restructuring
focuses on changing the shape or hierarchy rather than fixing underlying problems
文法句型
a / an + overhaul + of + noun phrase (system, law, process)
用法筆記
Very common with of: an overhaul of the system / an overhaul of the law / an overhaul of the process. Often preceded by verbs like need, require, undergo, call for, or propose.
3. a significant change in the people who make up an organization or a particular p
人事改組
組織成員的大幅更換
a significant change in the people who make up an organization or a particular part of it, usually involving removing several existing members and hiring new ones
A complete overhaul of the coaching staff followed the team's worst season in twenty years.
在球隊二十年來最糟的球季之後，教練團進行了徹底的人事改組。
complete / major + overhaul + of + [team/department/staff]
The company announced a management overhaul that would replace six of the eight department heads.
公司宣布進行管理階層人事改組，將更換八位部門主管中的六位。
After the scandal, a personnel overhaul at the agency removed everyone who had been involved.
醜聞過後，該機構進行了人事改組，所有涉案人員都被撤職。
The hospital's nursing staff overhaul led to better patient care and higher employee satisfaction.
醫院護理人員的人事改組改善了病患照護品質，也提升了員工滿意度。
文法句型
a / an + overhaul + of + noun phrase (team, management, staff)
用法筆記
Typically collocates with personnel, management, leadership, coaching staff, or executive team. A personnel overhaul implies removal of existing people, not just adding new positions.