| 单词 | report |
| 释义 | noun | verb reportreport1 /rɪˈpɔrt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable] 1a written or spoken description of a situation or event, giving people the information they need: report about/of/on We saw the police officer’s report of the accident. Martens gave a report on his sales trip to Korea. He submitted the report more than three months ago.2part of a television or radio news program or a piece of writing in a newspaper about what is happening: The weather report said it would be in the 70s today.report on/about I saw a report about a big fire at a factory downtown. According to recent news reports, two of the victims are Americans.3a long formal or official piece of writing that carefully considers a particular subject: report on The organization published a report on global warming. The findings of the report suggest that the security situation has not changed. → see also book report4a description of a situation or event, that may or may not be true: report of Police received reports of a bomb threat at the airport at 11:28 p.m.report that There are reports that some of the hostages are dead.5formal the noise of an explosion or shot [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French reporter to report, from Latin reportare, from portare to carry]COLLOCATIONSverbswrite a report Her social worker has written a report on the case.make a report (also produce/prepare a report formal) The surveyor will view the property and prepare a full report.give a report (=make a report, usually a spoken one) He came to the office to give his report in person.submit a report formal (=give a written report to someone) Doctors will have to submit weekly reports.file a report (=write a report for an official record) Agents file a report after interviewing witnesses.release/issue/publish a report (=used to say that an organization or company makes a report public) The report on the crash will be released next week.a report says/states (that) (also a report indicates (that) formal) The report said that it would cost another $250 million to repair the damage.a report suggests (that) (=says something that makes people think something may be true) The reports suggested that interest rates may be cut again.a report recommends/suggests (that) The report recommended allowing students to apply what they have learned in real-life situations.a report concludes (that) The report concluded that the company had falsified its accounts.adjectivesa full/detailed report A full report will be prepared for the next committee meeting.an official/formal report According to an official report, many young interns do not receive any pay for their work.a written report Mr. Thomas asked me to send him a written report.a confidential report (=one that only a few people see) He made a confidential report to U.N. headquarters in New York.an annual report (=one that comes out every year) Part of my job is producing an annual report for my boss.a financial/medical etc. report The company has released its second quarter financial report.a preliminary report (=one that comes out before the main report) Preliminary reports suggest that there are very few of these animals left in the wild.nouns + reportpolice report (=one produced by the police about a crime or accident) The police report said that the driver of the Honda was at fault. noun | verb reportreport2 ●●● S2 W1 verb 1NEWS [intransitive, transitive] to give people information about recent events, especially in newspapers and on television and radio: We aim to report the news as fairly as possible.report on Here’s Mike Bryer, reporting on the day’s stock exchange.report that Journalists reported that seven people had been shot. It was reported that an attack had been made on the police station.2FACTS [intransitive, transitive] to provide facts and information about something that has happened, has changed, or exists, especially officially: Doctors reported a 13% increase in the rate of infection.report doing something Witnesses reported seeing three people flee the scene.be reported to be something/have done something The stolen necklace is reported to be worth $57,000.report (to somebody) on something Come back next week and report on your progress.report that Inspectors reported that the building was unsafe.3CRIME/ACCIDENT [transitive] to tell the police or someone in authority that an accident or crime has happened: I’m here to report a theft.report something to somebody We immediately reported the incident to the police.report somebody missing/injured/killed etc. She reported him missing when he failed to arrive home.4PRODUCE AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT [intransitive, transitive] to produce an official and formal statement or report about a particular subject or situation: The results of the investigation will be reported in October.5COMPLAIN [transitive] to complain about someone to people in authority: report somebody to somebody A co-worker reported him to supervisors for drinking on the job.6ARRIVE [intransitive] to go somewhere and officially state that you have arrived: report to Bradley will report to a federal prison in Petersburg, VA. All soldiers were required to report for duty (=say you are ready to work) on Friday.report back phrasal verb to bring or send back information that you have been asked to find: report back to The committee has 60 days to report back to Congress.report to somebody phrasal verb to be managed by someone you work for: In his new job, he will report to the chief executive. |
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