reported

reported — 動詞

IPA/ɹɪpˈɔːtɪd/
KK[rˌipˈɔrtɪd]IPA/rˌiːpˈɔːrtɪd/
  • reportedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • reporteds3rd person singular
  • reporteding-ing form
  • reportededpast simple

1. to tell people about something that has happened or that you have seen, heard, o

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

報告；報導

告訴他人發生的事情

to tell people about something that has happened or that you have seen, heard, or learned, especially news or information.

例句

Tuan reported the accident to the police right after it happened.

Tuan 在事故發生後立即向警方報告了情況。

report + noun phrase to + person/authority

Several news websites reported that the prime minister would resign next week.

好幾家新聞網站報導，總理將於下週辭職。

report + that-clause for stating facts

同義詞
  • announce

    more formal and often public; 'report' suggests giving details to someone who needs to know

  • relate

    more literary; 'report' is more common in everyday and journalistic contexts

  • tell

    less formal and broader in meaning; 'report' implies a factual account

文法句型

report + noun phrase to + person

report + that-clause

report + on + noun phrase

用法筆記

When the listener or reader is mentioned, use 'to' before that person or group. The intransitive form 'report on' is used when giving general information about a topic rather than a specific event.

常見錯誤

❌I reported about the accident to the police.
✅I reported the accident to the police.
💡'Report' is usually transitive with a specific incident; 'report about' is used only for general topics without naming a specific event.

2. to say what condition or situation someone or something is in, often using an ad

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

描述為

描述某人某物處於某狀態

to say what condition or situation someone or something is in, often using an adjective or describing word placed after the object.

例句

Doctors reported the injured driver as being in stable condition.

醫生描述該名受傷司機情況穩定。

report + object + as + complement

The bridge was reported unsafe after the flood damaged its supports.

洪水沖壞橋墩後，這座橋被描述為不安全。

passive: be reported + adjective

同義詞
  • describe

    less formal and can include subjective opinion; 'report' suggests a factual claim

  • state

    more direct and definitive; 'report' often implies a conclusion based on observation

文法句型

report + object + as + complement

report + object + to be + complement

be reported + adjective/infinitive

用法筆記

Common in news and official contexts. Frequently used in the passive voice ('was reported + adjective/infinitive'). The structure 'report + object + as + complement' is standard in formal English.

常見錯誤

❌They reported the building as dangerous.
✅They reported the building as dangerous.' (This is correct.) ❌ 'They reported the building dangerous.' ✅ 'They reported the building as dangerous.
💡Both forms exist but 'as' is preferred in formal English.

3. to create a written or digital record of something such as a meeting, discussion

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

記錄；記載

記錄會議或事件要點

to create a written or digital record of something such as a meeting, discussion, speech, or event, often for official use.

例句

The secretary reported the main points of the meeting for the company files.

祕書將會議要點記錄到公司檔案中。

report + summary details for + purpose

Minho reported every detail of the discussion in his notebook.

Minho 在筆記本裡記錄了討論的每個細節。

同義詞
  • record

    broader in meaning; 'report' implies a structured summary, often for a specific audience

  • document

    more formal and suggests a permanent official record

  • note down

    less formal and more personal

文法句型

report + noun phrase (meeting/decision/speech)

用法筆記

Used in formal contexts such as meetings, court proceedings, or official documentation. The focus is on faithfully capturing what was said or decided, not on interpreting it.

常見錯誤

❌I reported the meeting notes to the team.' (when meaning 'shared')
✅I reported the meeting notes in the company log.
💡'Report' as a written record means to write down, not to tell someone. For telling, use sense 1.

4. to work as a journalist, gathering information about events and preparing storie

4.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

採訪；報導

以記者身分報導新聞

to work as a journalist, gathering information about events and preparing stories for newspapers, television, or radio.

例句

Hassan reported on the earthquake damage for a national news channel.

Hassan 為一家全國性新聞頻道報導地震災情。

report on + event for + outlet

Beatrix has reported from the capital during three election campaigns.

Beatrix 曾三次大選期間在首都進行採訪報導。

report from + location

同義詞
  • cover

    direct synonym in journalism; 'cover' can be broader, including photography and research

  • broadcast

    specifically for TV or radio; 'report' can also refer to print journalism

文法句型

report + on + topic

report + from + location

report + noun phrase (news/story)

用法筆記

Can be transitive ('report a story') or intransitive with 'on' (the topic) or 'from' (the location). Also used for broadcasting live events.

常見錯誤

❌She reports the election for ten years.
✅She has reported on the election for ten years.
💡Use present perfect (or past perfect) for a period of time; use simple present only for current, repeated actions.

5. to present a formal statement about something after a careful investigation, oft

5.動詞及物B2
釋義

呈報；彙報

經調查後正式呈報

to present a formal statement about something after a careful investigation, often including judgements about what should be done next.

例句

The committee reported its findings to the school board in March.

委員會在三月份向校務委員會呈報了調查結果。

report + findings + to + governing body

Ritu reported that the lab tests showed no dangerous chemicals in the water.

Ritu 報告說，實驗室檢測顯示水中沒有危險化學物質。

report + that-clause for formal investigation results

同義詞
  • submit

    focuses on handing in the document; 'report' includes the content of what is being communicated

  • present

    implies a live delivery; 'report' can be written or spoken

  • notify

    shorter and more urgent; 'report' suggests thoroughness

文法句型

report + noun phrase (findings/results) + to + body

report + that-clause

report + on + investigation topic

用法筆記

Common in business, government, academic, and legal contexts. The report is typically a structured document that states conclusions reached after investigation, not just observations.

常見錯誤

❌I reported to my boss about the project progress.' (if meaning 'updated')
✅The audit team reported its findings to the board.
💡'Report to someone' in this sense means submitting a formal account; for informal updates, use 'update' or 'tell'.

6. to tell someone in authority that a person or thing has arrived, been seen, or b

6.動詞及物B1
釋義

通報

通報到場或發現

to tell someone in authority that a person or thing has arrived, been seen, or been found, especially when this information is important or unusual.

例句

The security guard reported a stranger near the main entrance of the building.

警衛通報大樓正門附近有一名陌生人。

report + person near + location

A bird watcher reported seeing a rare owl in the forest last weekend.

一位賞鳥人士通報上週末在森林裡看到一隻稀有貓頭鷹。

report + seeing + animal/thing

同義詞
  • announce

    more formal and may not involve a person in authority; 'report' implies telling someone who needs to take action

文法句型

report + noun phrase (person/thing/animal)

report + seeing/finding + noun phrase

report + noun phrase + to + authority

用法筆記

Common in security, wildlife, military, and maritime contexts. The object is usually a person, animal, or object whose presence is noteworthy. Not used for routine arrivals like going to work.

常見錯誤

❌I reported to the office at nine o'clock.' (this uses 'report' in a different sense — present oneself)
✅The hiker reported a bear near the campsite.
💡Sense 6 is about announcing someone/something else's presence, not your own.

7. to tell the police or another official organization about a crime, a problem, or

7.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

報案；檢舉

向警察或當局告發

to tell the police or another official organization about a crime, a problem, or someone's wrongdoing, so that action can be taken.

例句

After the burglary, Mrs. Chen reported the missing jewelry to the local police station.

遭竊後，陳太太向當地警察局報案，說明失竊的珠寶。

report + noun + to + authority

The nurse reported the patient's unusual symptoms to the senior doctor right away.

護士立即向資深醫師報告了病人的異常症狀。

同義詞
  • notify

    more neutral; can be used for any kind of information, not just wrongdoing

  • denounce

    stronger and more formal; implies public accusation of wrongdoing

  • file a complaint

    the formal legal process of reporting; used as a phrase

反義詞
  • cover up

    to hide wrongdoing intentionally instead of reporting it

文法句型

report + noun (crime/incident)

report + noun + to + person/authority

report + noun + for + misconduct

report + to + person/authority

用法筆記

Common with passive or reflexive structures: 'The incident was reported to the police.' Object of the crime or offense can be a person or an event.

常見錯誤

❌I reported about the accident to the police.
✅I reported the accident to the police.
💡'report' is transitive; no preposition like 'about' is needed before the object.

8. to arrive at a specific place and announce that you are there, especially when y

8.動詞不及物B1
釋義

報到

抵達指定地點表明已到場

to arrive at a specific place and announce that you are there, especially when you are expected for work, a meeting, or an official duty.

例句

New recruits must report to the training center by eight o'clock on Monday morning.

新進人員必須在星期一早上八點前到訓練中心報到。

report + to + place (for duty)

After returning from medical leave, Dr. Okonkwo reported for duty at the hospital reception desk.

醫療休假結束後，Okonkwo 醫師回到醫院的接待櫃檯報到上班。

同義詞
  • check in

    less formal; commonly used at hotels, airports, and events

  • present oneself

    more formal; often used in official or ceremonial contexts

  • sign in

    implies writing your name on a list or register

文法句型

report + to + place

report + for + duty/work

report + at + time/place

用法筆記

This sense is typically intransitive. The main prepositions are 'to' (for place), 'for' (for purpose or duty), and 'at' (for time). Frequently used in military, hospitality, and workplace contexts.

常見錯誤

❌You need to report yourself to the office by nine.
✅You need to report to the office by nine.
💡This sense is intransitive; do not add a direct object like 'yourself'.

9. to have a particular person as your manager or supervisor at work, so that you t

9.動詞不及物B2
釋義

隸屬；彙報

工作上受某人管轄指導

to have a particular person as your manager or supervisor at work, so that you take instructions from them and must explain your actions to them.

例句

In this department, the junior designers report directly to the creative director.

在這個部門裡，初級設計師直接隸屬於創意總監。

report + directly + to + supervisor

As regional manager, Ms. Yamada reports to the vice president of operations every quarter.

身為區域經理，Yamada 女士每季要向營運副總裁彙報工作。

同義詞
  • be accountable to

    stronger emphasis on responsibility for outcomes

  • answer to

    less formal; often implies having to explain one's decisions

  • work under

    describes the hierarchical relationship in simpler terms

反義詞
  • supervise

    to be the person that others report to

文法句型

report + to + person (manager/supervisor)

用法筆記

Always followed by 'to' and a person or role. Frequently used to describe organizational hierarchies and chain of command. The most common collocation is 'report directly to'.

常見錯誤

❌I report my manager.
✅I report to my manager.
💡This sense is intransitive and always requires 'to' before the person.

reported — 形容詞

IPA/rɪˈpɔː.tɪd/
KK[rˌipˈɔrtɪd]IPA/rɪˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd/