regard
/rɪˈɡɑːd/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈɡɑːrd/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈgärd/ (ame, mw)
regard — 動詞
- regardpresent simple I / you / we / they
- regardshe / she / it
- regardedpast simple
- regarding-ing form
1. to hold a particular opinion about someone or something, based on how you see th
視為；看待
對人或事物持有某種看法
to hold a particular opinion about someone or something, based on how you see their qualities, character, or value
Many people regard Nkechi as one of the best young doctors at the city hospital.
許多人將 Nkechi 視為市立醫院最優秀的年輕醫生之一。
regard + as + noun phrase for professional assessment
The judge regarded the fingerprint evidence as too weak to support the case.
法官認為指紋證據太過薄弱，無法支持這個案件。
Imran regards his older sister as a role model who taught him to work hard.
Imran 將他的姊姊視為榜樣，她教會了他努力工作的重要性。
Yuna's classmates regard her ideas with great interest during group discussions.
Yuna 的同學們在分組討論時都以極大的興趣看待她的想法。
Sora is regarded by the whole team as the most honest person in the office.
Sora 被整個團隊視為辦公室裡最誠實的人。
- consider
more neutral and common; can be used with or without 'as' ('consider him a friend' / 'consider him as a friend')
- view
emphasizes personal perspective; always takes 'as' ('view someone as a threat')
- deem
more formal and official; can omit 'as' ('deem it necessary')
- see
informal; often used with 'as' ('see her as a leader')
- disregard
to ignore or pay no attention to
文法句型
regard + object + as + noun/adjective
regard + object + with + noun
be regarded as + noun/adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive structure 'be regarded as'. When active, the direct object is followed by 'as' plus a noun or adjective, or by 'with' plus a noun describing the attitude.
常見錯誤
2. to fix your eyes on someone or something in a slow, careful way, often showing a
凝視；注視
長時間仔細地看
to fix your eyes on someone or something in a slow, careful way, often showing a particular feeling through your expression
Daichi regarded the old black-and-white photograph with a quiet sense of sadness.
Daichi 靜靜地凝視著那張黑白老照片，心中湧起一股淡淡的悲傷。
regard + with + emotion noun for thoughtful observation
Isabela regarded the strange footprint in the garden mud for nearly a minute.
Isabela 仔細端詳花園泥土上那個奇怪的腳印將近一分鐘。
regard + time duration for careful inspection
The neighbour's cat regarded the new sofa with deep suspicion before climbing onto it.
鄰居的貓滿懷戒心地盯著新沙發，過了一會兒才跳上去。
Christopher regarded his father's face for a long time, searching for any sign of anger.
Christopher 仔細端詳著父親的臉，尋找任何一絲憤怒的跡象。
- gaze
more common in everyday language; implies a longer, softer look
- stare
suggests a harder, more fixed look, often with surprise or rudeness
- contemplate
suggests looking while thinking deeply; more intellectual
- ignore
to deliberately not look at or pay attention to
文法句型
regard + object
regard + object + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
More formal or literary than 'look at' or 'stare'. Often paired with an adverb or a prepositional phrase that describes the quality or purpose of the gaze.
常見錯誤
3. to be connected with a particular subject or issue that someone is talking or wr
關於；針對
用於引介談論的主題
to be connected with a particular subject or issue that someone is talking or writing about
Regarding your question about the school trip, Noa emailed all parents this morning.
關於你詢問校外教學的問題，Noa 今天早上已經寄電子郵件給所有家長了。
regarding + noun phrase to introduce a topic
The manager had nothing new to say regarding the budget cuts announced last week.
經理對於上週宣布的預算削減沒有任何新的說法。
As regards the safety of the new machine, Gabriela prepared a full report for the board.
關於新機器的安全性，Gabriela 為董事會準備了一份完整的報告。
The letter regarding the change in health insurance terms arrived yesterday afternoon.
那封關於健康保險條款變更的通知信昨天下午寄到了。
- concerning
similar formality; used both as preposition and adjective
- about
much less formal, appropriate for everyday conversation
- with respect to
even more formal; common in legal and business writing
文法句型
as regards + noun phrase
regarding + noun phrase
用法筆記
Used chiefly in the fixed phrase 'as regards' or as the present participle 'regarding' serving as a preposition. Both are formal; 'about' is the less formal alternative in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
regard — 名詞
1. a feeling that someone or something is important and deserves your good opinion
尊重；敬佩
對人或事物敬重的態度
a feeling that someone or something is important and deserves your good opinion and respect
The nurses hold Dr. Okafor in high regard for his patience and kindness.
護理師們都非常尊重 Okafor 醫師，因為他既耐心又親切。
hold someone in high regard — common idiom for deep respect
Rania's careful work on the project earned her the regard of the entire department.
Rania 在專案中的細心工作為她贏得了整個部門的敬佩。
earn the regard of — respect gained through action
Students have great regard for Professor Chen because she listens to every question.
學生們非常尊敬陳教授，因為她會耐心聽完每一個問題。
The old library was held in such high regard that the city voted to protect it.
這間舊圖書館深受敬重，市民投票決定要保護它。
Sven showed little regard for the traffic rules when he drove through the red light.
Sven 闖紅燈時，完全無視交通規則。
- respect
the most common alternative; similar meaning but slightly broader in use
- admiration
emphasizes approval of someone's qualities or achievements more strongly
- esteem
more formal; often appears in 'hold in high esteem'
- approval
focuses on a positive judgment of someone's actions rather than their worth
- disrespect
lack of respect; the opposite of regard
- contempt
a strong feeling that someone is worthless or inferior
文法句型
hold + noun + in + adj + regard
have/show + adj + regard + for + noun
earn/win + the regard of + noun
常見錯誤
2. used in fixed phrases such as 'with regard to' to connect what you are saying to
相關；關於
用於固定片語引介主題
used in fixed phrases such as 'with regard to' to connect what you are saying to a specific topic that you want to discuss
With regard to your job application, Liam will call you next week to arrange an interview.
關於你的求職申請，Liam 下週會打電話給你安排面試。
with regard to — formal phrase for introducing a topic
The company has made no changes in regard to the holiday schedule for next year.
公司對於明年的休假計劃尚未做出任何變動。
Isabela asked several detailed questions with regard to the safety of the new machine.
Isabela 針對新機器的安全性提出了幾個詳細的問題。
Noa's speech offered nothing new with regard to the government's health care plan.
Noa 的演講在政府的醫療保健計劃方面沒有提出任何新的觀點。
- concerning
a direct preposition with the same formality
- about
less formal, appropriate for everyday conversation
文法句型
with regard to + noun phrase
in regard to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Only used in the fixed prepositional phrases 'with regard to' and 'in regard to' (or the slightly less common 'with regards to'). These are formal; 'about' or 'regarding' are appropriate in less formal contexts.
常見錯誤
3. a particular part or feature of a situation that you are thinking about or discu
方面；要點
情況中的特定部分或特徵
a particular part or feature of a situation that you are thinking about or discussing
The new software is faster and cheaper, and in this regard it is a big improvement.
這套新軟體速度更快、價格也更便宜，就這方面而言，它是一大改進。
in this regard — referring back to a specific point
Rania has years of sales experience, and in that regard she is the best for the job.
Rania 在銷售方面有多年的經驗，就那點來說，她是這份工作的最佳人選。
in that regard — referring to a previously mentioned aspect
The two proposals differ in several regards, including the budget and the project timeline.
這兩份提案在好幾個方面有所不同，包括預算和專案時程。
In every regard, Gabriela's design was better than the original plan for the new library.
在各個方面，Gabriela 的設計都比新圖書館的原始規劃來得更好。
文法句型
in + determiner + regard(s)
用法筆記
Typically follows 'in' with a determiner (this, that, every, many, several). The plural 'regards' is used after 'in many/several regards' or 'in all respects'. This is a formal usage; 'in this respect' or 'in this way' are less formal alternatives.
常見錯誤
4. kind words or good wishes that you express to someone as a sign of friendship or
問候；致意
表達友誼或敬意的話語
kind words or good wishes that you express to someone as a sign of friendship or respect, often through a third person or at the end of a letter
Please give my regards to your parents when you see them this weekend.
這個週末見到你父母時，請代我向他們問好。
give my regards to — personal message formula
Christopher sends his warm regards to everyone in the old neighbourhood.
Christopher 向老鄰居的每個人表達他溫暖的問候。
send warm regards — friendly message
The email from Dr. Suzuki ended with the words 'Kind regards, Dr. Suzuki.'
鈴木醫師的電子郵件最後寫道：「謹致問候，鈴木醫師」。
Imran asked me to pass on his regards to the team after his office move.
Imran 搬到新辦公室後，請我替他向團隊轉達問候。
- greetings
more general; can be used alone ('Greetings from Tokyo')
- best wishes
common in both spoken and written messages
- compliments
more formal; 'give my compliments to the chef'
文法句型
give + possessive + regards + to + noun
send + possessive + regards
[adjective] + regards (letter closing)
用法筆記
Always plural in this sense. Common in letter and email closings ('Best regards', 'Kind regards', 'Warm regards'). 'Give my regards to...' is a friendly way of asking someone to pass on your good wishes to another person.
常見錯誤
5. a long, steady way of looking at someone or something, often with a particular e
凝視
長時間固定的注視
a long, steady way of looking at someone or something, often with a particular emotion shown through the eyes
Sven cast a suspicious regard at the large package that was left on the porch.
Sven 用懷疑的眼光打量著那個留在門廊上的大包裹。
cast a... regard at — literary pattern for giving a look
Yuna's regard followed the bird as it flew across the garden and into the trees.
Yuna 的目光追隨著那隻鳥，看牠飛過花園、飛進樹林裡。
regard as active subject — 'her regard followed'
There was a quiet warmth in his regard that made Imran feel welcome in the room.
他眼神中帶著一股溫暖的凝視，讓 Imran 在房間裡感到受歡迎。
The professor fixed his regard on the student and waited for an answer.
教授將目光鎖定在那名學生身上，等著他回答。
文法句型
a + adj + regard
possessive + regard
用法筆記
Literary or formal. Less common than 'gaze' or 'stare' in everyday speech. Often used in narrative writing to describe a character's look with emotional or descriptive qualities.
常見錯誤
6. careful attention to someone's health, comfort, or general well-being, especiall
關懷；關注
對他人福祉的保護性關注
careful attention to someone's health, comfort, or general well-being, especially in a responsible or protective way
The nanny showed proper regard for the children's safety at the public playground.
保姆在公共遊樂場時，對孩子們的安全展現了適當的關懷。
show regard for — caring attention to needs
The clinic has great regard for patients who cannot afford expensive treatment.
這間診所非常關懷無法負擔昂貴治療費用的病患。
have regard for — institutional care for vulnerable people
Daichi jumped into the frozen river with no regard for his own safety.
Daichi 完全不顧自身安危，跳進了結冰的河裡。
Parents expect the school to have proper regard for every child's emotional well-being.
家長們期望學校能夠適當關懷每個孩子的情感健康。
- care
more common in everyday language; broader meaning
- consideration
emphasizes thoughtful attention to someone's needs or feelings
- concern
focuses on worry or interest in someone's well-being
- attention
general focus on something; less emotional than 'regard'
文法句型
have/show + regard + for + noun
with/without + regard + for + noun
no/little + regard + for + noun
用法筆記
Often appears in negative constructions ('no regard for', 'without regard to') or with adjectives like 'proper', 'great', 'little'. Common in institutional or formal contexts discussing responsibility and care.