swot
/swɒt/ (bre, ipa) · /swɑːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈswät/ (ame, mw)
swot — 動詞
- swotpresent simple I / you / we / they
- swots3rd person singular
- swotting-ing form
- swottedpast simple
1. to spend a lot of time reading and learning material, especially when preparing
死記硬背
考前刻苦用功
to spend a lot of time reading and learning material, especially when preparing for an exam or test.
Devika spent the whole weekend swotting for her chemistry exam and felt ready on Monday.
Devika 花了一整個週末死記硬背化學考試的內容，到週一覺得已經準備妥當。
swot + for + [exam] — British informal pattern
The library was full of students swotting up on their history notes before the final paper.
圖書館裡擠滿了在期末考前猛背歷史筆記的學生。
swot up on + [subject] — phrasal pattern
Ignacio knew he had to swot for the maths test, so he turned off his phone and opened his textbook.
Ignacio 知道自己得為數學考試拼命用功，於是關掉手機，打開了課本。
Kofi swotted for three hours every evening during the two weeks before his driving theory test.
Kofi 在駕照筆試前的兩週內，每天晚上都苦讀三個小時。
Instead of going to the cinema, Gabriel stayed home to swot for the biology quiz.
Gabriel 沒有去看電影，而是待在家裡為生物小考拼命念書。
文法句型
swot + for + exam
swot + up + on + subject
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'for' + the exam or test you are preparing for. The phrasal form 'swot up on' adds emphasis on the specific subject area.
常見錯誤
swot — 名詞
- swotsingular
- swotsplural
1. a person, usually a school student, who spends a lot of time studying and may be
SWOT分析
優劣勢與機會威脅評估
a person, usually a school student, who spends a lot of time studying and may be seen by others as boring or too serious about schoolwork.
The other kids called Takeshi a swot because he always had his nose in a book during break time.
行銷團隊進行了一項 SWOT 分析，以決定是否要在亞洲推出該產品。
called [someone] a swot — used as a label by peers
At my old school, being a swot meant you got teased for handing in homework early.
會議中，Apinya 展示了一張 SWOT 圖表，顯示新咖啡店的主要風險和優勢。
Omar did not mind being called a swot because his hard work earned him a place at a top university.
SWOT 分析能幫助小型企業找出自己的強項以及需要改進的地方。
The playground bullies picked on Gita and called her a swot just because she enjoyed science class.
William 用簡單的 SWOT 框架比較了兩份工作機會，然後才做出決定。
Henrik was the class swot, but his classmates asked him for help with maths every week.
顧問們與團隊舉辦了一場 SWOT 工作坊，以繪製競爭態勢圖。
- nerd
more common in American English; can extend to non-academic interests like technology
- bookworm
less negative; suggests a love of reading rather than exam-focused studying
- grind
American English equivalent; also informal
- wonk
more common in American political contexts; suggests deep knowledge in a specific area
- slacker
someone who avoids effort and responsibility
用法筆記
Used mainly by children and teenagers in British schools. Can be mildly insulting or teasing, though sometimes used with affection or respect when the speaker also values hard work.
常見錯誤
swot — 名詞
1. a structured planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportu
SWOT分析
優劣勢與機會威脅評估
a structured planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a business project or company situation.
The marketing team conducted a SWOT analysis to decide whether to launch the product in Asia.
行銷團隊進行了一項 SWOT 分析，以決定是否要在亞洲推出該產品。
conduct a SWOT analysis — standard business collocation
In the meeting, Apinya presented a SWOT chart showing the main risks and advantages for the new cafe.
會議中，Apinya 展示了一張 SWOT 圖表，顯示新咖啡店的主要風險和優勢。
A SWOT analysis helps a small business identify what it does well and where it needs improvement.
SWOT 分析能幫助小型企業找出自己的強項以及需要改進的地方。
William used a simple SWOT framework to compare his two job offers before making a decision.
William 用簡單的 SWOT 框架比較了兩份工作機會，然後才做出決定。
The consultants ran a SWOT workshop with the team to map out the competitive landscape.
顧問們與團隊舉辦了一場 SWOT 工作坊，以繪製競爭態勢圖。
- situational analysis
broader term; not limited to the four SWOT categories
- strategic review
more formal; often used in corporate settings for a thorough evaluation
文法句型
SWOT analysis
conduct a SWOT
SWOT + noun
用法筆記
Always capitalised as 'SWOT' in professional writing. Commonly used as a modifier before 'analysis', 'matrix', 'workshop', or 'chart'. The full expansion 'Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats' is not a definition of the word 'swot'; this sense is a separate acronym unrelated to the verb meaning.