单词 | review |
释义 | review —review /rɪˈvjuː/ noun (BOOK/FILM) B1 [C] a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc.: » Derek writes film/theatre/book reviews for the newspapers.» The play got excellent reviews when it was first seen.Thesaurus+: ↑Judgments and analysesF0 [C usually singular] a (part of a) newspaper or magazine that has articles on films, books, travel, famous people, etc.: » Could you pass me the review (section of the paper), please?Thesaurus+: ↑Headlines and features in newspapers and magazinesWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewnoun [C or U] (THINK AGAIN) ► C2 the act of considering something again in order to make changes to it, give an opinion of it or study it: » an annual review of company performance» a review of the year's top news stories» Salary levels are under review at the moment.» Your licence will come up for review every July.Thesaurus+: ↑Judgments and analysesWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, review• • • Extra Examples:» There's a generous review of the book in today's newspaper.» The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.» The government has ordered a judicial review.» The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary.» A review of the firm's safety procedures revealed serious problems.noun [C] (MILITARY) ► F0 a formal military ceremony in which forces are reviewed by an important person: » Many diplomats attended a naval review to mark the anniversary of the end of the war.Thesaurus+: ↑Military training and ceremoniesWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewnoun [C] (THEATRE) ► F0 a REVUE(Cf. ↑revue)Thesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesThesaurus+: ↑Drama and playsWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewnoun [C] US (STUDY) ► F0 information or a practice exercise about a subject to be studied: » Their teacher distributed a review for the exam.Thesaurus+: ↑Preceding and introducingWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewverb [T] (BOOK/FILM) ↑Verb Endings for review ► B2 If critics review a book, play, film, etc. they write their opinion of it: » I only go to see films that are reviewed favourably.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewverb [T] (MILITARY) ↑Verb Endings for review ► F0 When an important person reviews a large group of military forces, they formally visit and look at them: » The Queen reviewed the troops on her recent visit.Thesaurus+: ↑Military training and ceremoniesWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewverb [T] (STUDY) ↑Verb Endings for review ► F0 US FOR REVISE(Cf. ↑revise) (STUDY)Thesaurus+: ↑Knowing and learningWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, reviewverb [T] (THINK AGAIN) ↑Verb Endings for review ► C1 to consider something in order to make changes to it, give an opinion on it or study it: » The committee is reviewing the current arrangement/situation.» Let's review (= talk about) what has happened so far.» He reviewed (= thought about) his options before making a final decision.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueWord Builder:–Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, viewer–Verbs: view, preview, review• • • Extra Examples:» With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes.» He reviews films for the local newspaper.» Your starting salary is £13 000 per annum and will be reviewed annually.» The laws governing the possession of firearms are being reviewed.» The company is reviewing its security after the robbery. |
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