research
research — 名詞
1. the systematic process of investigating a topic to find new information, test id
研究
對某主題進行系統性探索以發現新知識
the systematic process of investigating a topic to find new information, test ideas, or reach a fuller understanding
Hui spent three years doing research on ocean currents near Taiwan.
Hui 花了三年時間從事臺灣附近海流的相關研究。
do research on [topic]
The government gave the university extra money for cancer research.
政府撥給大學更多經費投入癌症研究。
Dr. Chen's research into climate change was featured in a medical journal.
陳博士對氣候變遷的研究刊登在一本醫學期刊上。
research into [topic]
Medical research has helped doctors treat heart disease much better than before.
醫學研究幫助醫生比以前更有效地治療心臟疾病。
- do research
- conduct research
- carry out research
- research on
- research into
- scientific research
- medical research
- academic research
- investigation
more specific — an investigation looks into a particular event or question, while research is broader and more ongoing
- study
similar in meaning but slightly less formal; a study can be a single project or the act of learning about something
- inquiry
more formal and often used in academic or official contexts; implies a search for truth or answers
- ignorance
the state of not knowing — the opposite of the knowledge that research produces
文法句型
research + on/into
do/carry out/conduct research
用法筆記
Usually uncountable. Instead of 'a research,' say 'a piece of research' or 'a research project.'
常見錯誤
2. a particular project, set of studies, or published findings that examines a spec
研究成果
針對特定問題從事的深入探究（含成果）
a particular project, set of studies, or published findings that examines a specific question or problem
Élise's recent research shows that bees can recognize human faces.
Élise 最近的研究成果顯示，蜜蜂可以辨識人臉。
someone's research + shows that...
The committee reviewed research from five different labs before changing the safety rules.
委員會審查了五個不同實驗室的研究報告，才修改安全規範。
Tariro published her research on antibiotic resistance in a top science journal.
Tariro 將她對抗生素抗藥性的研究成果發表在一本頂尖科學期刊上。
publish someone's research on [topic]
Several of the professor's research projects explore how exercise affects memory in children.
那位教授的多項研究計畫都在探討運動如何影響兒童的記憶力。
- recent research
- latest research
- published research
- research findings
- research results
- research projects
文法句型
someone's research + shows/indicates/suggests
research + on
用法筆記
When used as a countable noun in the singular, it normally takes a determiner (his research, the research). The plural form 'researches' is rare in modern English; 'research studies' or 'research projects' is more common.
常見錯誤
research — 動詞
- researchpresent simple I / you / we / they
- researches3rd person singular
- researching-ing form
- researchedpast simple
1. to examine a topic methodically in order to uncover new facts, answer questions,
研究；探究
系統性地調查以期發現新事實
to examine a topic methodically in order to uncover new facts, answer questions, or form fresh ideas about it
Théo researched the history of coffee farming in Brazil for his thesis.
Théo 為了他的論文研究了巴西的咖啡種植歷史。
research + noun phrase
The team is researching how screen time affects young children's sleep.
該團隊正在研究螢幕使用時間對幼兒睡眠的影響。
research + wh-clause
Lien researched different pricing strategies before launching her product.
Lien 在推出產品之前研究了不同的定價策略。
Emma and her colleagues are researching ways to turn plastic waste into building materials.
Emma 和她的同事正在研究如何將塑膠廢棄物轉化為建材。
Sahil researched the effects of background music on students' concentration during exams.
Sahil 研究了背景音樂對學生考試時專注力的影響。
- research a topic
- research a question
- research a problem
- research thoroughly
- research carefully
- research extensively
- study
broader and less formal; studying can include learning from existing sources, while researching implies discovering new information
- investigate
suggests looking into a specific event, crime, or problem in detail
- examine
focuses on looking at something closely, often to understand its structure or condition
- explore
suggests looking at a topic in a more open-ended, less focused way, often to see what is there
文法句型
research + noun phrase
research + wh-clause
research into/on + noun
用法筆記
The object of research is a topic, question, or subject — not a physical object. For finding lost items, use 'search for' instead.
常見錯誤
同根字
- researcher名詞A2
- researched形容詞B1
- researchable形容詞C1