oversight

/ˈəʊvəsaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊvərsaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈō-vər-ˌsīt/ (ame, mw)

oversight — 名詞

  • oversightsingular
  • oversightsplural

1. an error that happens when you miss something or forget one needed step

1.名詞C1
釋義

疏漏

因沒注意而出的錯

an error that happens when you miss something or forget one needed step

例句

The missing date on the form was a simple oversight.

表格上漏掉日期只是個小疏漏。

pattern: a simple oversight

By oversight, Nina left one page out of the job application.

因為一時疏漏，Nina 在求職申請裡少放了一頁。

phrase: by oversight

同義詞
  • mistake

    the broad everyday word for something done wrongly

  • error

    slightly more formal and common for facts, numbers, or results

  • omission

    stresses that something necessary was left out

  • slip

    informal and often used for a small momentary mistake

文法句型

an oversight

by oversight

through oversight

用法筆記

Often appears with words like simple, minor, or clerical, and with phrases such as by oversight. Distinguish it from noun/2, which is about being in charge and checking work.

常見錯誤

❌The manager hid the numbers as an oversight.
✅The manager hid the numbers on purpose.
💡'oversight' describes an accidental mistake, not a deliberate act.

2. the duty of watching how work is done and checking that it is done properly

2.名詞C1
釋義

監督

負責督管並確認做對

the duty of watching how work is done and checking that it is done properly

例句

The finance team works under the oversight of the school board.

財務團隊在校董事會的監督下工作。

pattern: under the oversight of

Dr. Chen has oversight of all safety checks at the factory.

Dr. Chen 負責工廠所有安全檢查的監督工作。

pattern: have oversight of

同義詞
  • supervision

    the closest general word for watching work and guiding it

  • monitoring

    focuses more on observing closely, often with less authority

  • management

    broader and can include planning and decision-making beyond checking

  • control

    stronger and suggests greater power to direct outcomes

反義詞
  • neglect

    suggests a failure to give the needed care or supervision

文法句型

have oversight of something

under the oversight of somebody

provide oversight for something

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often followed by of or under. It is common in business, government, and legal contexts where someone has continuing responsibility, not just one quick check.

常見錯誤

❌The inspector gave oversight to the kitchen yesterday.
✅The inspector inspected the kitchen yesterday.
💡'oversight' means ongoing supervision, not one visit or check.