reviews
reviews — 動詞
- reviewspresent simple I / you / we / they
- reviewses3rd person singular
- reviewsing-ing form
- reviewsedpast simple
1. to look carefully at a plan, policy, or situation again, especially in order to
檢討；審視
重新審查以決定是否修改
to look carefully at a plan, policy, or situation again, especially in order to decide whether to change or improve it
The hospital board will review its safety procedures after the incident in the kitchen.
醫院董事會將在廚房事件發生後檢討其安全程序。
collocation: review + procedures / policy
Mei-Ling asked her manager to review the budget figures before the quarterly meeting.
Mei-Ling 在季度會議前請主管審視預算數字。
The Supreme Court agreed to review the lower court's decision on the environmental case.
最高法院同意審視下級法院在該環境案件中的判決。
After several complaints from local residents, the city council reviewed its parking rules.
在收到多位居民投訴後，市議會檢討了停車規定。
Our school board reviews the teaching budget every three years to decide where money is needed.
我們學校的董事會每三年審視一次教學預算，以決定資金需求。
- reassess
more formal; often used about value, importance, or risk
- re-evaluate
focuses on judging worth or effectiveness after new information
文法句型
review + noun phrase (a plan, policy, situation)
2. to write or record your personal opinion of a new book, film, play, restaurant,
評論；評析
撰寫對作品或產品的意見
to write or record your personal opinion of a new book, film, play, restaurant, or other product, especially for a newspaper, magazine, or website
A well-known critic reviewed Amara's first novel for the Sunday culture section.
一位知名評論家在週日文化版評論了 Amara 的第一本小說。
collocation: review + novel / film / play
Haruki reviews new video games every month for an online gaming blog.
Haruki 每個月為一個電玩部落格評論新遊戲。
present habitual: reviews + noun phrase + frequency phrase
The local newspaper asked a drama student to review the school's winter production.
當地報紙請一位戲劇系學生評論學校的冬季公演。
Lucia reviews at least three films each week and posts her thoughts on social media.
Lucia 每週至少評論三部電影，並在社群媒體上發表感想。
Kwame spent the whole weekend reviewing four new albums for the music column.
Kwame 花了整個週末為音樂專欄評論四張新專輯。
文法句型
review + noun phrase (a book, film, play, restaurant, product)
用法筆記
The subject is usually a critic, journalist, blogger, or other person whose job or hobby is to give public opinions about creative works or products.
常見錯誤
3. to analyse a scholarly article or paper by summarising its key ideas and then as
評閱；審查
評析學術研究的要點與品質
to analyse a scholarly article or paper by summarising its key ideas and then assessing how well the research was done and what it contributes to the field
Dr. Okafor was asked to review a research paper on renewable energy for a scientific journal.
Okafor 博士受邀為一份科學期刊評閱一篇關於再生能源的研究論文。
passive: be asked to review + paper
Before writing her thesis, Ananya reviewed several studies on early childhood language development.
Ananya 在撰寫論文前，審查了多篇關於幼兒語言發展的研究。
Each graduate student must review at least one article per semester for the research seminar.
每位研究生每學期必須至少評閱一篇文章，供研究討論會使用。
Professor Chen reviewed a colleague's manuscript before it was submitted for publication.
陳教授在同事的稿件提交出版前審查了該稿件。
Deepak has reviewed the latest findings on vaccine effectiveness for the university medical team.
Deepak 已為大學醫療團隊審查了關於疫苗效力的最新研究結果。
- peer-review
a specific academic process where experts assess each other's work
- appraise
more formal; focuses on determining value or quality
文法句型
review + noun phrase (a paper, article, study, research)
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in academic contexts. The object is typically a research paper, article, manuscript, or study. Frequently found in the passive voice.
4. to make a formal visit to soldiers, ships, or other military forces in order to
檢閱；校閱
高階官員正式檢視軍隊
to make a formal visit to soldiers, ships, or other military forces in order to inspect them as part of a ceremony or official event
The general reviewed the troops during the annual ceremony at the military base.
將軍在年度典禮上於軍事基地檢閱部隊。
Before meeting with the visiting prime minister, the president reviewed the honour guard.
總統在會見來訪的總理前檢閱了儀仗隊。
collocation: review + honour guard
Colonel Ibrahim reviewed his battalion one last time before their deployment overseas.
Ibrahim 上校在部隊出發前往海外前最後一次校閱他的營隊。
During the parade, the chief of staff reviewed the soldiers standing in formation.
在遊行中，參謀長檢閱了列隊站立的士兵。
The Royal Navy fleet was reviewed by the Queen during a ceremony marking the anniversary.
皇家海軍艦隊在紀念週年的儀式中由女王檢閱。
文法句型
review + noun phrase (troops, forces, a fleet, an honour guard)
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to formal military contexts. The person doing the reviewing is always a senior official such as a general, president, or monarch. The forces being reviewed are typically standing in formation.
5. to go over material you have studied before, especially when getting ready for a
複習；溫習
為考試再次學習已學內容
to go over material you have studied before, especially when getting ready for a test or exam
Nora spent the whole evening reviewing her Spanish vocabulary for tomorrow's quiz.
Nora 花了整個晚上複習她的西班牙語詞彙，準備隔天的小考。
collocation: review + vocabulary / notes / material
The students reviewed the most important chapters from the textbook before the final exam.
學生們在期末考前複習了課本中最重要的章節。
Oliver reviewed his maths notes every night during the week before the test.
Oliver 在考試前那一週每天晚上複習他的數學筆記。
Fatima likes to review her history lessons by drawing colourful summary charts.
Fatima 喜歡用畫彩色摘要圖表的方式複習歷史課的內容。
Before the driving test, James reviewed the traffic rules one more time.
考駕照前，James 把交通規則再複習了一遍。
文法句型
review + noun phrase (material, notes, vocabulary)
review for + noun phrase (an exam, a test)
用法筆記
This sense can be used transitively (review + subject material) or intransitively (review for + exam). It is especially common in education settings and is the preferred term in American English; British English more often uses 'revise' for this meaning.
常見錯誤
reviews — 名詞
- reviewssingular
- reviewsesplural
1. the act of carefully re-examining a situation, system, or project to determine i
審查；檢討
為做出改變而再次檢視
the act of carefully re-examining a situation, system, or project to determine if it requires modification or improvement.
The company's salary system is currently under review after complaints from staff.
在員工投訴之後，該公司的薪資制度正在接受審查。
under review — common fixed phrase
A full review of safety procedures was carried out following the accident at the factory.
工廠發生事故後，對所有安全程序進行了全面檢討。
review of [something]
The committee will conduct a review of the education policy next month.
委員會將在下個月對教育政策進行審查。
Sirin's employment case is due for review at the next board meeting.
Sirin 的聘僱案預定在下次董事會上進行審查。
The management team completed a thorough review of the budget before approving it.
管理團隊在批准預算之前，對預算進行了徹底的審查。
- examination
more general; can refer to physical checks or tests
- assessment
focuses more on evaluating quality or value than on deciding changes
- reappraisal
more formal, suggests a fresh look at an established situation
文法句型
under review
review of [something]
conduct a review
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases like 'under review' (currently being examined) or 'due for review' (scheduled to be examined). The article is usually 'a' or 'the' when countable, omitted when uncountable (e.g. 'The matter is under review').
常見錯誤
2. a written article or a radio or television programme where the author or present
評論；書評
對作品或產品的評論文
a written article or a radio or television programme where the author or presenter shares their judgment on a recently released book, movie, play, product, or service.
The film received positive reviews from most major newspapers and critics.
這部電影獲得大多數主要報紙和影評人的好評。
receive [adjective] reviews — common verb + noun pattern
Felipe published a review of the new novel in the weekend book supplement.
Felipe 在週末書評副刊上發表了一篇對這本新小說的評論。
a review of [something]
Before buying a laptop, Roya read several online customer reviews to compare the models.
在買筆電之前，Roya 閱讀了幾篇線上顧客評論來比較機型。
The restaurant on the corner got a glowing review from the local food critic.
轉角那家餐廳得到了當地美食評論家的大力好評。
Jessica's theatre review appeared in the morning edition of the national paper.
Jessica 的劇評刊登在全國性報紙的晨間版上。
- critique
more formal and detailed than 'review'; often used in academic or professional contexts
- evaluation
broader; focuses on quality and value rather than opinion
- rating
usually a score or star-based assessment rather than a written opinion
文法句型
a review of [something]
get/receive reviews
a good/bad/positive/negative review
用法筆記
Used for professional criticism (newspapers, magazines, blogs) and for user-generated feedback (customer reviews on shopping websites). 'Review' implies a published or shared opinion, not a private one.
常見錯誤
3. a written summary of the main ideas and findings from published research on a pa
文獻探討
對學術研究的評述
a written summary of the main ideas and findings from published research on a particular topic, usually including the writer's own assessment.
The first chapter of Kabir's thesis contains a detailed literature review on climate policy.
Kabir 論文的第一章包含一份詳細的氣候政策文獻探討。
literature review — academic fixed phrase
Felix was asked to write a review of recent studies on second-language learning for the journal.
Felix 受邀為該期刊撰寫一篇關於第二語言習得近期研究的評述。
a review of recent studies
The medical journal published a review of advances in cancer treatment over the past decade.
這本醫學期刊發表了一篇關於過去十年癌症治療進展的評述。
Gabriela wrote a critical review of the research that helped identify gaps in the existing data.
Gabriela 撰寫了一篇批判性評述，指出了現有研究資料中的缺口。
The professor assigned a review of the literature on urban transportation for the seminar.
教授指派了一篇關於城市交通文獻的評述作為研討會的作業。
文法句型
a review of the literature
literature review
review of studies/research
用法筆記
Commonly found in academic contexts as 'literature review' or 'review of the literature'. Unlike sense 2, this sense does NOT mean a journalist's opinion on a new work — it means a scholarly survey of existing research.
常見錯誤
4. a section found in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication that is set asid
評論版
報刊中刊登藝文評論的版塊
a section found in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication that is set aside for cultural coverage such as arts, books, travel, and entertainment.
The Saturday review section always features interviews with well-known authors.
週六的評論版總是有知名作家的專訪。
review section — specific part of a publication
Marco's travel article appeared in the review section of the national newspaper.
Marco 的旅遊文章刊登在全國性報紙的評論版。
Adina found a recommendation for a new jazz album in the arts review pages.
Adina 在藝文評論版找到了一張新爵士專輯的推薦。
The review section of the magazine covers books, films, exhibitions, and theatre.
該雜誌的評論版涵蓋書籍、電影、展覽和戲劇。
Sirin reads the review pages every Sunday to keep up with cultural news.
Sirin 每個星期日都會看評論版來追蹤文化新聞。
- arts section
overlapping but broader; may include listings and interviews as well as critical reviews
文法句型
the review section/pages
the arts review
用法筆記
Refers to a named section of a publication rather than an individual article. Often capitalised in titles (e.g. 'The Review section', 'Arts Review pages'). Distinguish from sense 2, which refers to individual pieces of criticism.
5. a formal ceremonial occasion where soldiers, ships, or military equipment are in
閱兵；檢閱
高階將領檢視軍隊的正式儀式
a formal ceremonial occasion where soldiers, ships, or military equipment are inspected by a senior officer or visiting dignitary.
The general held a review of the troops before their deployment overseas.
將軍在部隊部署到海外之前對部隊進行了檢閱。
hold a review of the troops
Thousands of soldiers took part in the annual military review in the capital.
數千名士兵參加了在首都舉行的年度閱兵。
annual military review
The naval review displayed the country's newest warships in the harbour.
這場海軍檢閱展示了該國最新的軍艦。
President Obi attended a review of the honour guard during his state visit.
Obi 總統在國是訪問期間參加了一次儀仗隊的檢閱。
A formal review of the cadets was held at the military training academy.
軍校為學員舉行了一場正式的檢閱儀式。
- inspection
less ceremonial; used for routine checks
- parade
emphasises the marching display aspect rather than the inspection
- ceremonial inspection
makes the formal nature explicit
文法句型
a review of the troops
military/naval review
hold a review
用法筆記
Typically occurs with modifiers like 'military review', 'naval review', 'troop review'. Not used for everyday inspections — this sense implies a formal ceremony with ceremonial significance.
常見錯誤
6. a form of live entertainment that combines songs, comedy sketches, dancing, and
時事諷刺劇
包含歌舞與喜劇短劇的表演
a form of live entertainment that combines songs, comedy sketches, dancing, and topical humour, often satirising current events.
The theatre company put on a lively Christmas review that delighted the audience.
劇團上演了一場活潑的聖誕時事諷刺劇，令觀眾十分開心。
Joon performed a comedy song in the annual New Year's review at the town hall.
Joon 在市政廳的年度新年時事諷刺劇中演唱了一首喜劇歌曲。
annual [occasion] review — patterned title
The television channel broadcast a topical review featuring political satire and music.
電視台播出了一場以政治諷刺和音樂為特色的時事諷刺劇。
Audiences loved the musical review for its clever jokes and memorable songs.
觀眾喜愛這齣歌舞諷刺劇，因為它有著巧妙的笑話和動聽的歌曲。
The review included sketches about recent news events and celebrity stories.
這齣時事諷刺劇包含了關於近期新聞事件和名人故事的短劇。
- revue
the preferred spelling for this theatrical sense; 'review' is an accepted variant
- variety show
focuses on diverse acts rather than topical satire
文法句型
a [adjective] review
a musical review
用法筆記
This sense is a homophone of 'revue' and is sometimes spelled that way. It refers specifically to a stage or TV show, not to written criticism. Uncommon in everyday conversation; learners are most likely to encounter this sense in theatre or arts contexts.
7. Notes, questions, or exercises that help you prepare for a test or go over thing
複習資料
為準備考試整理的練習或重點
Notes, questions, or exercises that help you prepare for a test or go over things you have already studied.
Before the chemistry exam, Linh worked through review sheets her teacher gave the class.
化學考試前，Linh 把老師給班上的複習卷全部做了一遍。
collocation: review sheets / review problems / review exercises
Yan spent Saturday morning doing vocabulary review exercises for the TOEFL test.
Yan 週六上午都在做托福考試的單字複習題。
collocation: do review exercises
The math department created a set of review problems for students who needed extra practice.
數學科為需要額外練習的學生編了一套複習題。
Amani bought a book of grammar reviews to help with her English homework.
Amani 買了一本文法複習資料來幫助她做英文作業。
Defne's teacher called the mock test a good review of everything they studied this term.
Defne 的老師說這次模擬考是對這學期所學內容的一次很好的複習。
- revision notes
British English term for study notes prepared for an exam; more specific to written summaries
- practice test
A full mock exam rather than general study material; more specific and formal
- study guide
A structured booklet or document that covers key topics; broader than a single set of exercises
文法句型
review + noun: review sheet / review exercise / review problem
a review of + topic
用法筆記
Commonly appears with verbs like 'do', 'work through', 'create', or 'use'. The object is typically a prepared set of material — notes, problems, or question sheets — not the act of studying itself.
常見錯誤
❗ 'I need more review before the exam.' ✅ 'I need more review materials before the exam.' — 'Review' meaning the act of studying is uncountable; for prepared practice materials (this sense), use 'reviews' (plural) or phrases like 'review sheets / exercises / problems'.