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⇨ report 1 (commission a report on the health service) ⇨ report 2 (newspaper reports) ⇨ report 3 (a progress report) ⇨ report 4 (unconfirmed reports of a shooting)report verb
⇨ describe (report on royal stories for the BBC) ⇨ tell 1 (report engine trouble)report1 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ study ♦︎ investigation ♦︎ review ♦︎ surveyThese are all words for an official document written by a person or group that has examined a particular situation or problem. 这些词均表示调查报告。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a report / an investigation / a survey into sth◆a report / a study / an investigation / a review / a survey by sb◆a / an new / recent / important / major / comprehensive / wide-ranging / extensive report / study / investigation / review / survey◆the latest report / study / investigation / review / survey◆a / an government / official / public / independent report / study / investigation / review / survey◆to do a report / a study / an investigation / a review / a survey◆to undertake a study / an investigation / a review / a survey◆to order a report / a study / an investigation / a review◆to commission a report / study / review / survey◆to call for a report / an investigation / a review◆to publish / release / read a report / study / review / survey◆a report / study / investigation / review / survey finds / shows / reveals / suggests sth◆a report / study / review calls for / proposes / recommends sth■ report [countable] an official document written by a group of people who have examined a particular situation or problem 调查报告◆The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks.委员会将在几周后发布有关公共医疗服务的调查报告。◆We will have to wait until they deliver their report before we can come to any conclusions.我们得等到他们提交报告后才能下结论。■ study [countable] a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail, especially in order to recommend what should be done （尤指为了提出建议的）专题研究，专项调查◆A recent study revealed an unacceptable level of air pollution in the city.最近的一项研究显示，这个城市的空气污染已经达到令人无法接受的地步。◆The company undertook an in-depth feasibility study (= a study into whether sth is possible and how it could be done) before adopting the new system.采用新系统前，这家公司进行了一次深入的可行性研究。◆A comparative study (= a study comparing two things) was carried out into the environmental costs of different energy sources.对不同能源的环境成本进行了一项比较研究。ⓘ A case study is a detailed study of the development of a person, group or situation over a period of time. * case study指个案研究，是对个人、群体或状况在一段时间内发展的详细研究。 see also study ⇨ research noun , study ⇨ examine verb ■ investigation [countable, uncountable] a formal or academic examination of a situation, especially in order to discover the facts （尤指为了解真相的）正式调查，学术研究◆The government has ordered an official investigation into the matter.政府已下令对此事展开正式调查。◆Closer investigation showed this idea to be untenable.更进一步的研究显示这种构想站不住脚。 see also investigate ⇨ investigate ■ review [countable] a report on a subject or series of events 报告；汇报；述评；回顾◆The first chapter presents a critical review of the existing preschool education system.第一章对现行学前教育体系进行了批判性述评。ⓘ Review is often used to talk about a report that considers all the research and writing about a subject or events over a period of time, and gives an opinion about the current situation or state of knowledge. * review常指报告考虑了某段时期关于某课题或相关事件的所有研究和著作，并就目前情况或知识现状提出意见。 see also review ⇨ examine verb ■ survey /ˈsɜːveɪ; NAmE ˈsɜːrveɪ/ [countable] a general study or description of sth 总体研究；概述◆They are carrying out a survey of small businesses in London.他们在对伦敦的小型企业进行总体研究。 see also survey ⇨ examine verb report2 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ description 另见description条report ♦︎ story ♦︎ account ♦︎ version ♦︎ commentary ♦︎ itemThese are all words for a written or spoken description of events. 这些词均表示书面或口头的报道。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a report / a story / an item about sth◆a report / commentary on sth◆a report / a story / an account / a version / an item is based on sth◆a brief / short report / story / account / item◆a full report / story / account / version / commentary◆a true / false / conflicting report / story / account / version◆a news report / story / item◆the lead story / item in a newspaper◆to give a report / an account / your version / a commentary■ report [countable] a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is published or broadcast （书面或口头的，尤指出版或广播的）报道◆Are these newspaper reports true?报纸上这些报道属实吗？◆And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election.现在由吉姆•缪尔报道南非的选举情况。◆I've asked Jen for a full report of the meeting.我已请珍提供本次会议的完整报告。◆Police received reports of drug dealing in the area.警方接到该地区毒品交易的举报。 see also report ⇨ describe verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ news 另见news条■ story [countable] a description, often spoken, of what happened to sb or of how sth happened; a report of events in a newspaper, magazine or news broadcast （常为口头的）描述；媒体报道◆The police didn't believe her story.警方不相信她对事情的描述。◆We must stick to our story about the accident.对事故的说法我们必须一口咬定，不能改口。◆I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story (= two different people's account of the same event).我要听了双方的说法后才能作决定。◆the front-page / cover story头版报道；封面故事◆Now for a summary of the day's main stories.以下是今天主要新闻概要。◆He was covering the story (= reporting on the events) for the 'Glasgow Herald'.他当时在为《格拉斯哥先驱报》作报道。 see also story ⇨ story 1 ■ account [countable] a written or spoken description of sth that has happened （书面或口头的）描述，叙述，报道◆The diaries contained detailed accounts of the writer's experiences in China.日记详细记述了作者在中国的经历。◆I've never been there, but it's a lovely place by all accounts (= according to what people say).我从未去过那里，但据说是个美丽的地方。NOTE 辨析 Report or account?A report is always of recent events, especially news. An account may be of recent or past events. * report总是关于最近发生的事件，尤其是新闻。account可能是关于最近或过去的事件。■ version [countable] a description of an event from the point of view of a particular person or group of people （个人或群体从自身角度的）说法，描述◆She gave us her version of what had happened that day.她从自己的角度向我们描述了那天发生的事情。◆Their versions of how the accident happened conflict.他们对事故发生情况的说法相互矛盾。■ commentary /ˈkɒməntri; NAmE ˈkɑːmənteri/ [countable, uncountable] (especially BrE) a spoken description of an event that is given while it is happening, especially on the radio or television （尤指电台或电视台的）实况报道，现场解说◆a sports commentary on the radio电台广播的体育实况报道◆BBC1 will give a live commentary on the election results.英国广播公司第一台将对选举结果作现场报道。◆He kept up a running commentary on everyone who came in.他不断地对上场的每一名队员进行解说。ⓘ In American English people usually use other ways of expressing this idea, without using the word commentary. 在美式英语中，人们常用其他方式表达这个意思，而不用commentary一词◆We'll be bringing you all the action live beginning at 8 o'clock.我们将在8点钟开始为您全程直播这次活动。◆We'll have all the play-by-play from the Superbowl.我们将实况报道所有美国“超级碗”橄榄球赛的比赛。However, running commentary is a common collocation in both British and American English. 不过，running commentary（连续实况报道）在英式和美式英语中均为常用搭配。 ■ item [countable] a single piece of news in a newspaper, on television, etc. 一则，一条（媒体新闻）◆There was an item on the radio about women engineers.有一则关于女工程师的电台新闻。 report3 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ statement ♦︎ returnThese are all words for a spoken or written description of sth containing information that is needed by sb. 这些词均表示口头或书面的汇报、报告、记述。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a / the report / statement / return◆a detailed / full report / statement◆an annual report / statement / return◆a monthly / quarterly / financial report / statement◆to prepare / complete / do / submit / file a report / return◆to send / receive a statement / return■ report [countable] a spoken or written description of sth giving information that sb needs to have （口头或书面的）汇报，报告，记述◆I have to do a report for my boss by tomorrow.我明天之前要为我的老板做份报告。◆She made her report to her senior colleagues.她向上级汇报工作。◆The company was asked to submit its annual report.这家公司被要求提交年报。◆Can you give us a progress report?你可以给我们一份进度报告吗？◆The lab report seems to be missing.实验室报告似乎不见了。 see also report ⇨ describe verb , report ⇨ tell verb 1 ■ statement [countable] a printed record of money paid and/or received, especially one sent out by a bank, credit card company or other financial institution （尤指银行、信用卡公司或其他金融机构发出的）结算单，清单，报表◆Their job is to prepare the company's annual financial statement.他们的工作是编制公司的年度财务报表。◆a bank / credit card statement银行／信用卡结单◆The finance minister will submit his budget statement next week.财政部长将在下周提交预算书。■ return [countable] an official report or statement that gives particular information to the government or other organization （向政府或其他组织提供具体信息的）正式报告，陈述，申报◆Have you submitted your tax return yet?你提交纳税申报表了吗？◆The 2001 census returns showed that there were more unemployed people than was previously thought.2001年的人口普查报告显示，失业人数比先前预计的更多。 report4 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ rumour ♦︎ talk ♦︎ scandal ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ hearsay ♦︎ dirtThese are all words for a story or piece of information that sb tells you, that may or may not be true. 这些词均表示或真或假的传闻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the reports / rumours / talk / scandal / gossip / hearsay / dirt about sb / sth◆reports / rumours / talk of sth happening◆amid reports / rumours / talk of sth◆reports / rumours / talk / gossip that...◆a / an false / baseless / unconfirmed report / rumour◆to spread reports / rumours / gossip◆to hear / believe reports / rumours / talk / gossip◆to deny / confirm reports / rumours■ report [countable] a story or piece of news that may or may not be true （或真或假的）传闻◆I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings.我不相信这些有关目击不明飞行物的传言。◆There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital.有未经证实的传言说首都发生了枪击事件。■ rumour (BrE) (NAmE rumor) / /ˈruːmə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, and sometimes try to spread deliberately, but that may not be true 谣言；传闻◆There are widespread rumours of job losses.到处谣传要裁员。◆Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past.有些别有用心的谣言传出，说他过去如何如何。◆Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered.有传言说他被杀害了。▸ be rumoured (BrE) (NAmE be rumored) verb [transitive, passive] ◆It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted.到处都在传要提拔她了。◆He was rumoured to be involved in the crime.有传言说他卷入了这一犯罪事件。■ talk [uncountable] stories that suggest that a particular thing might happen in the future （关于未来的）传言，流言蜚语，揣测◆There was talk in Washington of sending in troops.华盛顿有派兵的谣传。■ scandal [uncountable] (disapproving) talk or news reports about shocking or immoral things that people have done, that are usually unkind and may not be true 关于丑行的传言（或报道）；丑闻◆The newspapers are full of scandal about her private life.报上充斥着她的私生活丑闻。ⓘ (A) scandal [countable, uncountable] is an event or behaviour that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger. * scandal指人们认为在道德或法律上有错并引起公众震惊或愤怒情绪的事件或行为◆a series of sex scandals一系列性丑闻◆to cause / create a scandal引发丑闻◆The scandal broke (= became known to the public) in 2006.这桩丑行是在2006年披露的。◆There has been no hint of scandal during his time in office.他在任期间没有任何丑闻。 ■ gossip [uncountable] (sometimes disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true 流言蜚语；闲言碎语◆Tell me all the latest gossip!把最新的小道消息都讲给我听听吧！◆office gossip办公室八卦 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb NOTE 辨析 Scandal or gossip? Scandal is always unkind and is usually more shocking than gossip. * scandal总是指丑闻，通常比gossip更令人震惊。■ hearsay /ˈhɪəseɪ; NAmE ˈhɪrseɪ/ [uncountable] (often used in legal contexts 常用于法律语境) (rather formal) things that you have heard from another person but do not definitely know to be true 道听途说；传闻◆Her evidence was dismissed as hearsay.她提供的证据被视为道听途说而未被采纳。■ dirt [uncountable] (informal) unpleasant or harmful information about sb that could be used to damage their reputation or career （可能有损声誉或事业的）丑闻，流言蜚语◆Do you have any dirt on the new guy?你知道新来的那个人的丑闻吗？◆She just loves to dish the dirt (= tell people unkind or unpleasant things about sb).她就喜欢说人坏话。◆He'd been trying to dig up some dirt on his political rival.他一直在努力挖出政敌的丑闻。 describe verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ present 2 另见present条第2义describe ♦︎ report ♦︎ tell ♦︎ unfold ♦︎ recount ♦︎ relate ♦︎ weave ♦︎ chronicle ♦︎ cover ♦︎ narrateThese words all mean to say what sb/sth is like or give an account of events. 这些词均表示描述或叙述。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to describe / report / tell / recount / relate what / how...◆to report / recount / relate that...◆to describe / report / recount / relate / chronicle / cover / narrate events / a series of events◆to describe / report / recount / relate your adventures◆to tell / unfold / recount / relate / weave / cover / narrate a story◆to tell / unfold / recount / relate / weave / narrate a tale◆to report / recount details◆to describe / report sth accurately / clearly◆to describe / tell / recount sth vividly■ describe [transitive] to say what sb/sth is like 描写；描述；记述◆Can you describe him to me?你能向我描述一下他吗？◆The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8.有关目前越南的政治形势在第8章中作了记述。◆Describe how you did it.说说你是怎样做这件事的。◆Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky.好几个人都说看见空中出现了奇异的亮光。 see also describe ⇨ regard ■ report [transitive, intransitive] to present a written or spoken account of an event in a newspaper, on television, etc. 报道；公布；宣布◆The stabbing was reported in the local press.当地媒体报道了这起持刀伤人事件。◆It was reported that several people had been arrested.据报道已有数人被捕。◆She reports on royal stories for the BBC.她为英国广播公司做有关王室活动的报道。 see also report ⇨ report noun 2 3 , reporter ⇨ reporter , reporting ⇨ the media ■ tell (told, told) [transitive] to give a spoken account of sth; to express sth in words 告诉；讲述；表达◆They told stories and jokes while sitting around the camp fire.他们围坐在营火旁讲故事说笑话。◆Are you telling the truth?你说的是实话吗？◆She is always telling lies.她总是撒谎。◆Did anyone tell you what happened?有人告诉你发生了什么事吗？◆I can't tell you how happy I am.我无法向你表达我多么高兴。 see also tell ⇨ tell 1 ■ unfold / /ʌnˈfəʊld; NAmE ʌnˈfoʊld/ [intransitive, transitive] (literary) to be gradually made known; to gradually make sth known to other people 透露；展开；（使）逐渐展现◆The audience watched the story unfold before their eyes.剧情于观众眼前逐渐展开。◆Dramatic events were about to unfold.一些戏剧性事件即将展现出来。◆She unfolded her tale to us.她向我们倾吐了她的故事。■ recount /rɪˈkaʊnt/ / [transitive] (formal) to give an account of sth that has happened, especially sth that has happened to you 讲述，叙述（尤指亲身经历）◆She was asked to recount the details of the incident to the court.她被要求向法庭陈述该事件的细节。■ relate [transitive] (formal) to give an account of sth that has happened 叙述；讲述◆She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.她在开头几章中讲述了自己童年的经历。◆He related the whole conversation to the police.他向警方陈述了谈话的全部内容。NOTE 辨析 Tell, recount or relate? Recount and relate are more formal than tell. Recount is used more often than relate to talk about telling an informal and sometimes entertaining story about events that you have experienced. * recount和relate比tell正式。与relate相比，recount更常指讲述有关亲身经历的，有时妙趣横生的小故事◆Brian and I recounted the awful story.我和布赖恩讲述了那次可怕的经历。 Relate is often used to talk about more formal, neutral accounts. * relate常指比较正式的不带倾向性的述说◆An audio-visual presentation relates the story of the Battle of Hastings.用视听演示简报讲述了黑斯廷斯战役的故事。 ■ weave (wove, woven) [transitive] (literary) to put facts, events and details together to make a story or a closely connected whole 编写，编纂，编造（故事等）◆The author weaves the narrative around the detailed eyewitness accounts.作者根据目击者的详细叙述编出了这个故事。■ chronicle /ˈkrɒnɪkl; NAmE ˈkrɑːnɪkl/ [transitive] (formal) to record events in the order in which they happened （按事件发生的顺序）记载；把⋯载入编年史◆Her achievements are chronicled in a new biography.她的成就已载入一本新传记。 see also chronicle ⇨ story 2 ■ cover [transitive] to report on an event for television, etc.; to show an event on television 报道；电视报道◆She's covering the party's annual conference.她正在报道该政党的年度会议。◆The BBC will cover all the major games of the tournament.英国广播公司将会报道这次锦标赛的所有重要赛事。 see also coverage ⇨ the media ■ narrate /nəˈreɪt, NAmE also ˈnæreɪt/ [transitive] (formal) to tell a story 叙述；讲述◆She entertained them by narrating her adventures in Africa.她讲述自己在非洲的历险，让他们开心。◆The story is narrated in flashback.这个故事采用了倒叙手法。 see also narrative ⇨ story 1 tell1 verb tell sb the news 告诉某人消息Promise you won't tell. 你要保证不说出去。 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ convey 另见convey条tell ♦︎ report ♦︎ inform ♦︎ notify ♦︎ brief ♦︎ alert sb to sth ♦︎ fill sb in ♦︎ enlightenThese words all mean to give information to sb by speaking or writing. 这些词均表示口头或书面告诉、告知。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to tell sb / report / inform sb / notify sb / brief sb that...◆to tell / inform / notify sb of sth◆to tell / inform / brief / enlighten sb about sth◆to report / brief sb / fill sb in / enlighten sb on sth◆to tell sb / report sth / inform sb / notify sb officially◆to tell sb / report sth / notify sb formally◆to tell sb / inform sb / notify sb in writing◆to tell / inform / brief sb personally◆to tell sb / report sth / inform sb / notify sb immediately◆to report sth / inform sb / brief sb regularly◆to be fully informed / briefed■ tell (told, told) [transitive](of a person) to give information to sb by speaking or writing; (of some writing, an instrument, a sign, etc.) to give information about sth （人口头或书面）告诉，告知；（文字、仪器、标记等）说明，显示◆Why wasn't I told about the accident?为什么没人把这次事故告诉我？◆Did she tell you her name?她告诉过你她的名字吗？◆Tell me where you live.告诉我你住在哪里。◆'I'm ready to go now,' he told her.“我现在可以走了。” 他对她说。◆The advertisement told us very little about the product.这则广告提供的产品信息很少。◆This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left.这个仪表显示还剩多少燃料。 see also tell ⇨ describe ■ report [intransitive, transitive] to give people information about sth that you have heard, seen, done, etc. 汇报；报告；通报◆The committee will report on its research next month.委员会将在下月对所做的研究进行汇报。◆The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble.飞行员报告发动机故障后几秒钟飞机就坠毁了。◆The house was reported to be in excellent condition.据报这房子的状况极佳。 see also report ⇨ report noun 3 ■ inform [transitive] (rather formal) to tell sb about sth, often in a formal or official way （常正式地或以官方形式）通知，通报；知会◆Please inform us of any changes of address.地址如有变动请通知我们。◆The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating.传单告诉顾客健康饮食方面的讯息。◆Have the police been informed?通知警方了吗？◆I have been reliably informed (= sb I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year.我得到可靠消息说他们俩明年结婚。 see also information ⇨ information , informative ⇨ informative ■ notify [transitive, often passive] (formal) to formally or officially tell sb about a fact or situation （正式地或以官方形式）通报，通知◆Competition winners will be notified by post.比赛获胜者将获信函通知。◆The police must be notified of the date of the demonstration.游行示威日期必须通报警方。NOTE 辨析 Inform or notify? Notify is often used for important facts that the authorities or public need to know. It is not used for more personal or general information. * notify常指通报官方或公众需要知道的重要事实，不指通报较私人或一般的信息◆I have been reliably notified that the couple will marry next year. ◆The leaflet notifies customers about healthy eating. ■ brief /briːf/ [transitive] (rather formal) to give sb information about sth so that they are prepared to deal with it 向（某人）介绍情况◆The officer briefed her on what to expect.那名官员向她告知可能遇到的情况。◆I expect to be kept fully briefed at all times.我希望随时向我报告所有情况。■ aˈlert sb to sth phrasal verb [often passive] (rather formal) to make sb aware of sth 使意识到；使认识到◆They had been alerted to the possibility of further price rises.他们已经意识到价格可能继续上涨。ⓘ You can be alerted to sth either because sb tells you or because sth happens to make you notice it. * be alerted to sth可指因某人告诉或因某事发生而注意到。■ ˌfill sb ˈin phrasal verb (rather informal) to tell sb about sth that has happened 告诉某人（发生了的事）◆Can you fill me in on what's been going on while I've been away?你能把我不在时发生的事告诉我吗？■ enlighten [transitive] (especially written or humorous) to give sb information so that they understand sth better 启发；开导；阐明◆She didn't enlighten him about her background.她没有向他道明自己的出身背景。 see also enlightening ⇨ informative , enlightenment ⇨ knowledge |