re-formed
re-formed — 動詞
- re-formedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- re-formeds3rd person singular
- re-formeding-ing form
- re-formededpast simple
1. to bring a group, organization, or physical substance back into existence after
重新形成
使團體組織恢復，或物質重現原形
to bring a group, organization, or physical substance back into existence after it had ended, dispersed, or lost its original shape; or for something to take shape once more on its own
After the earthquake, the community group re-formed to help rebuild local homes.
地震過後，社區團體重新組成，協助重建當地房屋。
re-form + to-infinitive (purpose)
Liang re-formed the study group each semester, bringing in students from different departments.
Liang 每學期都重新組成讀書小組，邀請不同科系的學生加入。
re-form + noun phrase (transitive)
As the lava cooled, the rocky crust re-formed over the volcanic vent.
隨著岩漿冷卻，岩層在火山口上方再次成形。
The orchestra was re-formed three years after the fire destroyed their rehearsal space.
那支管弦樂團在火災摧毀排練場地三年後重新組成。
The ice crystals re-formed on the window as the temperature dropped below zero.
隨著氣溫降到零度以下，冰晶在窗戶上再次成形。
- regroup
more specific to people or forces that scatter and come back together
- reconstitute
more formal; often used for committees, boards, or official bodies
- reassemble
emphasizes the physical act of coming together again
文法句型
re-form + noun phrase
re-form (no object)
be re-formed
用法筆記
The hyphen is essential to distinguish this verb from the unrelated verb 'reform' (to improve or correct). This sense is common when talking about bands, committees, military units, or natural substances like crystals and rock.
常見錯誤
re-formed — 形容詞
1. describing a group, organization, or structure that has been created or organize
重新組成的
團體或組織再度成立後的狀態
describing a group, organization, or structure that has been created or organized again after being ended, destroyed, or dispersed
The re-formed choir gave their first concert at the town hall last Saturday.
重新組成的合唱團上週六在市政廳舉行了第一場音樂會。
attributive: re-formed + noun (group)
After months of talks, the re-formed committee published a new set of safety rules.
經過數個月的協商，重新組成的委員會公布了一套新的安全規範。
Imani walked into the re-formed classroom, which now had round tables instead of rows of desks.
Imani 走進重新組成的教室，裡面換成了圓桌，不再是一排排的書桌。
With a new name and logo, the re-formed band released their first album in five years.
有了新的名稱和標誌，重新組成的樂團五年來首次發行了專輯。
The re-formed alliance brought together five organizations to address the water crisis.
重新組成的聯盟匯集了五個組織，共同應對水資源危機。
- reconstituted
more formal; emphasizes the official re-establishment of a body
- reassembled
highlights the physical bringing together of members
- recreated
broader; can refer to anything made anew
- dissolved
officially ended
用法筆記
The hyphen is critical: 're-formed' (with hyphen) means 'formed again', while 'reformed' (without hyphen) means 'improved' or 'changed for the better'. Used attributively before a noun, or after a linking verb.