survey
/ˈsɜːveɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɜːrveɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /sər-ˈvā ˈsər-ˌvā/ (ame, mw) · /səˈveɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɝː.veɪ/ (ame, ipa)
survey — 名詞
- surveysingular
- surveysplural
1. a set of questions given to a group of people in order to find out what they thi
問卷調查
透過問卷收集意見的研究
a set of questions given to a group of people in order to find out what they think or do about a particular topic
The company sent out a survey to find out why customers were unhappy.
那間公司發出一份問卷調查，想了解客戶為何不滿。
collocation: send out a survey
Felipe spent ten minutes filling in a survey about his sleeping and eating habits.
Felipe 花了十分鐘填寫一份關於睡眠與飲食習慣的問卷調查。
collocation: fill in a survey
Results from the survey showed that most parents wanted longer school hours for their children.
問卷調查結果顯示，大多數家長希望學校延長上課時間。
A recent survey of 2,000 teenagers revealed their most-used social media apps.
最近一項針對兩千名青少年的問卷調查，揭露他們常用的社群媒體應用程式。
The local newspaper conducted a survey asking readers which candidate they planned to vote for.
當地報紙進行了一項問卷調查，詢問讀者打算投票給哪位候選人。
- poll
usually about voting intentions or political opinions; more specific than survey
- questionnaire
refers to the paper or digital form itself, not the whole research process
- study
broader term that can include experiments and observations, not just questions
文法句型
carry out/conduct/do + a survey
survey + of + group/people
常見錯誤
2. the process of measuring a piece of ground and recording its features, boundarie
土地測量
測量土地範圍與特徵的工作
the process of measuring a piece of ground and recording its features, boundaries, and details in order to produce a drawing that shows the area
The survey of the farmland showed the exact boundary between the two properties.
那塊農田的土地測量結果，顯示了兩塊地產之間的精確界線。
survey + of + land area
Zola's company was hired to do a survey of the valley before the new road was built.
Zola 的公司受僱在建造新道路之前，對這片山谷進行測量。
collocation: do a survey of [location]
A full survey of the coastline was needed to update the old nautical charts.
需要對海岸線進行全面測量，才能更新老舊的海圖。
Lucas studied the survey of the old town to find where the original walls stood.
Lucas 研究舊城區的測量圖，想找出原本城牆的位置。
- measurement
a single act of measuring; survey covers the whole process
- mapping
emphasises the map-making outcome rather than the measuring process
文法句型
survey + of + [area of land]
用法筆記
Common in the context of construction, map-making, engineering, and real estate.
常見錯誤
3. a broad description of a subject that covers its main parts or events, without g
概覽
對某主題的廣泛概述
a broad description of a subject that covers its main parts or events, without going into great detail
The first chapter gives a survey of Chinese art from ancient times to today.
第一章對從古至今的中國藝術做了概覽。
survey + of + [topic] + time range
For her final project, Diya wrote a survey of modern Japanese poetry for the class.
Diya 在期末報告中，為課堂寫了一篇日本現代詩歌的概覽。
The professor began with a survey of the major events of the twentieth century.
教授以二十世紀重大事件的概覽作為開端。
This book offers a useful survey of medical breakthroughs in Europe since 1800.
這本書對 1800 年以來歐洲的醫學突破做了實用的概覽。
文法句型
survey + of + [subject/topic]
用法筆記
Often used to describe a chapter, lecture, or book that gives a general picture of a broad topic to readers who are new to it.
常見錯誤
4. a professional inspection of a house or other structure to assess its condition,
房屋鑑定
檢查房屋結構的專業評估
a professional inspection of a house or other structure to assess its condition, typically before a purchase
The survey of the old house revealed serious problems with the roof and the walls.
那棟老房子的房屋鑑定報告顯示屋頂和牆壁有嚴重問題。
survey + of + building reveals problems
Talia asked for a full survey of the apartment to check for damp and cracks.
Talia 要求對公寓進行全面鑑定，檢查是否有潮濕和裂縫。
collocation: full survey
The bank required a survey of the property before lending the buyers any money.
銀行在貸款給買方之前，要求對該房產進行鑑定。
Samir was relieved the survey found no major issues with the building's structure.
Samir 鬆了一口氣，因為鑑定沒有發現房屋結構的重大問題。
- inspection
broader term; a survey is a specific type of inspection for property buyers
- home inspection
American English equivalent
文法句型
survey + of + [building]
用法筆記
This sense is most common in British English. In American English, 'home inspection' is more frequent.
survey — 動詞
- surveypresent simple I / you / we / they
- surveys3rd person singular
- surveying-ing form
- surveyedpast simple
1. to carefully look over the whole of something, such as a scene, a set of data, o
仔細查看
全面仔細地觀察或審視
to carefully look over the whole of something, such as a scene, a set of data, or a situation, in order to understand it or form a judgement about it
Hui surveyed the crowded square from the balcony, hoping to spot her missing brother.
Hui 從陽台上仔細查看擁擠的廣場，希望能找到走失的弟弟。
survey + (from) + vantage point
The inspector surveyed the damaged bridge carefully before writing his official report.
檢查員仔細查看受損的橋樑，然後撰寫正式的報告。
From the hilltop, the group could survey the valley and the river below.
從山頂上，這群人俯瞰了山谷和下方的河流。
The manager surveyed the latest sales figures and noticed a worrying downward trend.
經理仔細查看了最新的銷售數據，注意到令人擔憂的下滑趨勢。
Christopher surveyed the room quickly to make sure every guest had a drink.
Christopher 迅速掃視了房間一圈，確保每位客人都有飲料。
- overlook
to fail to notice something
文法句型
survey + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is often a person in a position of authority or observation, such as an inspector, manager, or someone at a high vantage point.
常見錯誤
2. to calculate the dimensions of a piece of ground and note its features so that a
測量
測量土地並繪製地圖
to calculate the dimensions of a piece of ground and note its features so that a drawing can be made
Engineers surveyed the land to find the best possible route for the new railway track.
工程師測量了土地，以找出新建鐵路的最佳路線。
survey + land + purpose clause
The government sent a team to survey the forest before placing the road.
政府派出一支團隊測量那片森林，然後再決定道路的修建位置。
Élise learned how to survey fields using the latest GPS equipment and mapping software.
Élise 學會了如何使用最新的 GPS 設備和繪圖軟體來測量田地。
Before any construction could begin, the company had to survey the entire building site.
在開始任何施工之前，那家公司必須先測量整個建築用地。
文法句型
survey + noun phrase (area of land)
用法筆記
Object is always a physical area of land, not abstract concepts.
常見錯誤
3. to examine a building carefully in order to check its structural condition, usua
鑑定
檢查建築物結構的專業評估
to examine a building carefully in order to check its structural condition, usually before someone buys it
Minh had the old warehouse surveyed before he decided whether to buy it.
Minh 請人鑑定了那座舊倉庫，然後才決定是否要買下它。
passive: have something surveyed
The bank will not lend us money until an expert surveys the house.
在專家檢查房子之前，銀行不會貸款給我們。
passive: has been surveyed
A qualified engineer surveyed the church and found dry rot in several wooden beams.
一位合格的工程師鑑定了那間教堂，發現幾根木樑有乾腐的現象。
The flat was surveyed last week, and the report should arrive by Monday.
那間公寓上週已經鑑定過了，報告應該週一會到。
文法句型
survey + noun phrase (building); passive: be surveyed
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive or with 'have/get something surveyed.' Common in British property transactions.
常見錯誤
4. to present a group of people with a standard set of questions so that you can le
調查
透過問卷訪問收集意見
to present a group of people with a standard set of questions so that you can learn about their opinions, habits, or preferences
The research team surveyed 500 adults about their daily eating and exercise habits.
研究團隊調查了 500 名成年人，了解他們日常的飲食和運動習慣。
survey + number + people + about + topic
Diya surveyed her classmates to find out which social media apps they used most often.
Diya 調查了她的同學，想知道他們最常使用哪些社群媒體應用程式。
The health department surveyed local residents about air quality in their neighbourhood.
衛生局調查了當地居民，了解他們對社區空氣品質的看法。
When the company surveyed its employees, most said they wanted flexible working hours.
當公司調查員工意見時，大多數人表示希望有彈性的工作時間。
文法句型
survey + noun phrase (people/group)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person, company, or organization conducting research. Object is a group of people.