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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·view1 /rɪˈvjuː/ ●●● S2 W2 noun 1 [countable, uncountable]JUDGE a careful examination of a situation or process 审查，检查，检讨 → evaluation, analysisreview of She sent us her review of the research. 她把她对这个研究所作的审查结果送交给我们。carry out/conduct/undertake a review The company hired Bob to conduct an independent review of their workplace procedures. 公司聘请鲍勃对他们的工作规程进行独立审查。review body/committee/panel/board the Teachers’ Pay Review Body 教师薪资评审机关under review We’re keeping this policy under review (=we are continuing to examine it). 我们继续审议这项政策。 The policy comes up for review (=will be reviewed) in April. 这项政策将在4月份予以审议。 All fees are subject to review (=may be reviewed). 所有费用有待审查。 Mr Crowther asked for judicial review of the decision (=an examination of the decision by a judge). 克劳瑟先生要求对判决进行司法审查。2 [countable]ATCN an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, play, film etc 〔报纸或杂志上的〕评论（文章）；书评；剧评；影评 a film review 影评review of The paper published a review of her book. 报纸刊登了一篇对她的书的评论。good/bad/mixed review The band’s new album has had very good reviews. 乐队的新专辑备受好评。 The film opened to rave reviews (=reviews that praised it a lot). 这部电影好评如潮。3 [uncountable]ATCN the work of writing reviews for a newspaper or magazine 评论for review The book was sent to the press for review in September. 这本书9月份送到报社供评论。 The journal receives review copies (=free copies to review) of most new software products. 这家杂志会收到大多数新软件产品的赠样以作评论之用。4 [countable] a report on a series of events or a period of time, that mentions the most important parts 汇报；述评；回顾review of a review of the year 对这一年的回顾5 [countable]PM an official show of the army, navy etc so that a king, president, or officer of high rank can see them 〔对军队的〕检阅，阅兵式 a naval review 海军检阅n COLLOCATIONSverbscarry out a review (also conduct a review formal)No one has yet carried out a review of the system.Government officials are conducting a review of the law.undertake a review (=start it and carry it out)The department plans to undertake a spending review.keep something under review (=continue to review it)He recommended that the matter should be kept under review.come up for review (=be reviewed after a particular period of time has ended)His contract is coming up for review.be subject to review formal (=may be reviewed or changed)These prices are subject to review.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + reviewa major reviewWe are conducting a major review of our procedures.a thorough/comprehensive reviewTheir conclusion is based on a comprehensive review of all the previous studies.an extensive/wide-ranging reviewHe is currently conducting a wide-ranging review of public spending.a fundamental review (=that examines the most basic and important parts of something)There have been calls for a fundamental review of our voting system.an annual reviewThere will be an annual review of your salary.an independent reviewTheir findings have been confirmed by a recent independent review.an internal review (=one that an organization carries out on itself)The Army is conducting an internal review.judicial review (=examination by a judge)The case is likely to go to judicial review.a policy reviewThe policy review proposed radical changes to the system. a spending reviewExtra money was promised in last summer’s spending review.review + NOUNa review body/committee/panel/boardWe will set up a pay review body for all staff.a review processWe cannot comment until the review process is over.Examples from the Corpus
review• Reviewers praised Tisler's performance.• After a review by the city council, his license was revoked.• Our first English assignment was to write a book review.• A post-census review found that many homes had been missed.• A comprehensive review of the patient can be achieved through the use of the care plan.• If the story is accepted and published in a magazine then it has already gone through a considerable review process.• Extensive reviews have documented the availability of coal in the United States.• The first reviews, therefore, appeared about a week later.• The movie got good reviews.• Wilberforce had just written a long review of Darwin's book.• a restaurant review• A multi-million-pound package will be announced in this summer's comprehensive spending review.• There are still aspects of the review process that need to be completed.• The new prices are noted in this review.judicial review• So they went to the High Court to challenge the decision and have been given leave to seek a judicial review.• He took the view that the matters raised by the counterclaim would better have been raised by judicial review.• There is before the court an application for judicial review.• It is also clear that decisions and actions of the police can be challenged by way of an application for judicial review.• In 1985 there were 66 applications for judicial review and the number was on the decline.• The applicant then applied to the High Court for judicial review of these decisions.• Mr Hanley will go to the High Court this morning in the hope of winning a last-minute judicial review.• The applicant sought judicial review of that decision, and the Divisional Court granted him relief in the form of a declaration.rave reviews• But freshman outfielder Pedro Loza has been drawing rave reviews in practice.• Already open is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has drawn rave reviews from those who have visited it.• The pair gained rave reviews for their Belfast concert earlier this week and are likely to be just as good tomorrow night.• Although the show opened on Broadway to less than rave reviews, Sandy said the new production is better.• So far no rivals have matched the rave reviews E ma won for the film.• His film My Cousin Vinny opened to rave reviews.• Last year, it reopened to rave reviews.• But she proved to be a natural and her performance won rave reviews.review copies• Nigel began selling review copies - his own and any others he could cadge - to give a little boost to his income.• Publishers are invited to send review copies and information on their titles for this preview to Jennifer Taylor, .• Publishers are requested to send review copies of books which deal with the water industry to Paul Garrett, Water Bulletin.review2 ●●● S3 W3 verb [transitive] 1 JUDGEto examine, consider, and judge a situation or process carefully in order to see if changes are necessary 评审，审查，检讨 → evaluate, analyse We will review your situation and decide how we can help you. 我们会研究你的情况，然后决定如何帮助你。 The decision will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. 这个判决将由最高法院复核。 The team manager’s position will be reviewed at the end of the season. 球队主教练的人选将在赛季末重新考虑。► see thesaurus at examine2 TCNAto write a short article describing and judging a new book, play, film etc 给〔书、戏剧、电影等〕写评论 Bradman will review the best of the new children’s books. 布拉德曼将为这些新的儿童读物中最优秀的作品撰写书评。3. American EnglishSESTUDY to look again at something you have studied, such as notes, reports etc 复习，温习〔笔记、报告等〕 SYN British English revise4 to examine and describe the most important parts of a series of events or period of time 回顾；反思5 PMto officially watch a group of soldiers, ships etc at a military show 检阅〔军队〕→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
review• When a large number of products are involved this considerable effort may not be worthwhile until all overhead allocations are routinely reviewed.• Hayes used to review books for the local paper.• As well as being an author, she reviews books for the Sunday papers.• Patients were reviewed every week for the first month and every other week until food reintroductions were completed.• We'll spend this week reviewing for the final.• I'll just review my notes and go to bed.• Doig's new book is reviewed on page 4.• In a restrictive climate we all review our expenditure levels.• The finance committee is reviewing the budget proposal.• He reviewed the course that his administration had followed and intended to pursue in the future.• One of its first actions on taking power in March was to set up a committee to review the project.• It should also review the results achieved.• Eliot wrote to him after he reviewed "The Use of Poetry."• An employment interviewer reviews these forms and asks the applicant about the type of job sought and salary range desired.From Longman Business Dictionaryreviewre‧view1 /rɪˈvjuː/ noun1[countable, uncountable] when a situation or process is examined and considered carefully to see if it can be improvedreview ofThe company is conducting an internal review (=done by employees of the company) of its activities.performance reviews of hospitalsThe plant is still under review for possible closure.2[countable, uncountable]FINANCE when a RATINGS AGENCY examines particular bonds, debts etc to see if there has been a change in the level of risk that they will not be repaidMoody’s has placed $2.5 billion of the company’s debt under review for possible upgrading.3[countable] an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new restaurant, product, film etcDespite good reviews from food critics, the restaurant hasn’t made a profit in two years.reviewreview2 verb [transitive]1to examine or consider a situation or process carefully to see if it can be improvedWe hired an outside consultant to review our pricing policies.The situation is being reviewed on a day-to-day basis.2FINANCE to examine particular bonds, debt etc to see if there has been a change in the level of risk that they will not be repaidThe company’s debt is being reviewed by Moody’s for possible downgrading.3to write an article saying how good you think a new restaurant, product, film etc isHe reviews new models for a car magazine. —reviewer noun [countable]a reviewer for ‘The Detroit News’4American English to look at a document such as a report in detailI need more time to review your report.→ See Verb tableOrigin review1 (1400-1500) French revue; → REVUE review2 1. (1600-1700) → REVIEW12. (1500-1600) viewre·view1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1review2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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noun1. [uncountable and countable] a careful examination of a situation or process ⇨ evaluation, analysis
review of
She sent us her review of the research.
carry out/conduct/undertake a review
The company hired Bob to conduct an independent review of their workplace procedures.
review body/committee/panel/board
the Teachers’ Pay Review Body
under review
We’re keeping this policy under review (=we are continuing to examine it).
The policy comes up for review (=will be reviewed) in April.
All fees are subject to review (=may be reviewed).
Mr Crowther asked for judicial review of the decision (=an examination of the decision by a judge).
2. [countable] an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, play, film etc:
a film review
review of
The paper published a review of her book.
good/bad/mixed review
The band’s new album has had very good reviews.
The film opened to rave reviews (=reviews that praised it a lot).
3. [uncountable] the work of writing reviews for a newspaper or magazine
for review
The book was sent to the press for review in September.
The journal receives review copies (=free copies to review) of most new software products.
4. [countable] a report on a series of events or a period of time, that mentions the most important parts
review of
a review of the year
5. [countable] an official show of the army, navy etc so that a king, president, or officer of high rank can see them:
a naval review
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▪carry out a review (also conduct a review formal) No one has yet carried out a review of the system. | Government officials are conducting a review of the law.
▪undertake a review (=start it and carry it out) The department plans to undertake a spending review.
▪keep something under review (=continue to review it) He recommended that the matter should be kept under review.
▪come up for review (=be reviewed after a particular period of time has ended) His contract is coming up for review.
▪be subject to review formal (=may be reviewed or changed) These prices are subject to review.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + review
▪a major review We are conducting a major review of our procedures.
▪a thorough/comprehensive review Their conclusion is based on a comprehensive review of all the previous studies.
▪an extensive/wide-ranging review He is currently conducting a wide-ranging review of public spending.
▪a fundamental review (=that examines the most basic and important parts of something) There have been calls for a fundamental review of our voting system.
▪an annual review There will be an annual review of your salary.
▪an independent review Their findings have been confirmed by a recent independent review.
▪an internal review (=one that an organization carries out on itself) The Army is conducting an internal review.
▪judicial review (=examination by a judge) The case is likely to go to judicial review.
▪a policy review The policy review proposed radical changes to the system.
▪a spending review Extra money was promised in last summer’s spending review.
■ review + NOUN
▪a review body/committee/panel/board We will set up a pay review body for all staff.
▪a review process We cannot comment until the review process is over.
▪ article a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine about a particular subject: Greg began his career writing articles for the college magazine. | an interesting newspaper article
▪story an article in a newspaper about a recent event, especially one that a lot of people find interesting or exciting: a front-page story | I read a newspaper story about the crash. | The local paper ran a story (=published a story) about the festival.
▪piece a short article in a newspaper or magazine: I’ve written a couple of pieces for the New York Times magazine. | The piece was first published in the Observer.
▪feature a special article about a particular subject, often with photographs and continuing for several pages: They had a special feature on Croatia. | The paper did a big feature on growing your own food.
▪review an article in a newspaper or magazine about a book, play, product, hotel etc, giving someone’s opinion of it: The play had rave reviews (=people liked it a lot - an informal use). | Did you see the review of the new Coldplay album?
▪column an article by a particular writer that appears regularly in a newspaper or magazine: He has a weekly column in the TImes. | She writes a newspaper column on gardening.
▪editorial a piece of writing in a newspaper that gives the personal opinion of the editor about something that is in the news: Several years ago the New York Times published an editorial stating that the appropriate minimum wage is $0.00.
▪cutting British English an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine: His mother has kept all his old press cuttings.
review2 S3 W3 verb [transitive]
Origin: view1. to examine, consider, and judge a situation or process carefully in order to see if changes are necessary ⇨ evaluate, analyse:
We will review your situation and decide how we can help you.
The decision will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
The team manager’s position will be reviewed at the end of the season.
2. to write a short article describing and judging a new book, play, film etc:
Bradman will review the best of the new children’s books.
3. American English to look again at something you have studied, such as notes, reports etc
SYN revise British English
4. to examine and describe the most important parts of a series of events or period of time:
a journalist who will review the events of the past six months
5. to officially watch a group of soldiers, ships etc at a military show:
The President will review the soldiers on parade.
▪ examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it: Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine. | Her new book examines the causes of social discontent. | A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreckage. | The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.
▪have a look at/take a look at especially spoken to quickly examine something to find out what is wrong with it or to find out more about it. Have a look at is less formal than examine, and is the usual phrase to use in everyday English: I’ll have a look at your car if you like.
▪inspect to examine something carefully to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer. | Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm. | Russian and American teams will have the right to inspect each other’s missile sites.
▪analyze (also analyse British English) to examine something carefully, especially detailed information about something, so that you can understand it: Researchers analyzed the results of the survey. | We’re still analysing all the data. | One of the problems in analyzing the situation is that we do not have all the information yet.
▪study to spend a lot of time examining something very carefully, for example a problem or situation: I won’t comment till I’ve had time to study the proposals. | A team of scientists has been studying the effects of global warming on Antarctica.
▪review to examine something such as a situation or process to see if any changes are necessary: The bank will review its security procedures after last week’s attack.
▪scrutinize (also scrutinise British English) to examine something very carefully to find out if there is anything wrong with it: Congress is currently scrutinizing the deal.
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noun1. [uncountable and countable] a careful examination of a situation or process ⇨ evaluation, analysisreview of
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2. [countable] an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, play, film etc:
review of
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3. [uncountable] the work of writing reviews for a newspaper or magazine
for review
4. [countable] a report on a series of events or a period of time, that mentions the most important parts
review of
5. [countable] an official show of the army, navy etc so that a king, president, or officer of high rank can see them:
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Date: 1500-1600Origin: view
2. to write a short article describing and judging a new book, play, film etc:
3. American English to look again at something you have studied, such as notes, reports etc
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Being a writer 当作家
write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography写／发表文学作品／诗集／小说／书／故事／诗歌／长篇小说／评论／自传 become a writer/novelist/playwright成为作家／小说家／剧作家 find/have a publisher/an agent找到／有出版商／代理人 have a new book out出版一部新书 edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript编辑／修订／校对书／文章／原稿 dedicate a book/poem to…把一本书／一首诗献给…
Plot, character and atmosphere 情节、人物和氛围
construct/create/weave/weave sth into a complex narrative构思／创作／编写／把某事编成一部复杂的叙事小说 advance/drive the plot推进故事情节的发展 introduce/present the protagonist/a character介绍主人公／一个人物 describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(sb as) a hero/villain描述人物／英雄／坏蛋；把一个人物描绘成…；把某人描绘成英雄／坏蛋 create an exciting/a tense atmosphere营造一种令人兴奋／紧张的气氛 build/heighten the suspense/tension制造／增加悬念／紧张气氛 evoke/capture the pathos of the situation唤起对这种状况的同情 convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of…传达…情感／思想；给人…印象／感觉 engage the reader吸引读者 seize/capture/grip the (reader's) imagination抓住（读者的）想象力 arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader)唤起（读者的）情感／同情 lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm缺乏想象力／情感／精心组织／节奏感
Language, style and imagery 语言、风格和形象语言
use/employ language/imagery/humour/( humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a deviceespecially
使用语言／形象语言／幽默／意象／象征／暗喻／手段 use/adopt/develop a style/technique使用／采用／形成一种风格／技巧 be rich in/be full of symbolism富含象征意义 evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…唤起…的形象／感觉 create/achieve an effect创造／取得效果 maintain/lighten the tone维持／缓和基调 introduce/develop an idea/a theme引入／发展一种思想／一个主题 inspire a novel/a poet/sb's work/sb's imagination促成小说的创作；给诗人以灵感；促成某人作品的诞生；激发某人的想象力
Reading and criticism 阅读与评论
read an author/sb's work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage读一个作家的作品／某人的著作／小说／诗集／一篇文章／一首诗／一部小说／一个章节／一段文章 review a book/a novel/sb's work评论一本书／一部小说／某人的作品 give sth/get/have/receive a good/bad review给予／得到好评／恶评 be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece被誉为一部杰作 quote a phrase/line/stanza/passage/author引用一个短语／一行诗／一节诗／一段文章／作者的话 provoke/spark discussion/criticism引发讨论／评论 study/interpret/understand a text/passage研读／解读／理解一篇文章／一段文章 translate sb's work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem翻译某人的作品／一篇文章／一段文章／一部小说／一首诗
examine to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully 指审查、调查、考查、考察 ：◆ These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. 这些观点将在第 10 章作更为详细的探讨。 analyse/analyze to examine the nature or structure of sth, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it 指分析 ：◆ The job involves gathering and analysing data. 这项工作需要搜集和分析资料。 ◆ He tried to analyse his feelings. 他试图分析自己的感情。 review to examine sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes 指复查、检讨，以做必要的修改 ：◆ The government will review the situation later in the year. 政府将在今年晚些时候重新检讨形势。 study to examine sb/sth in order to understand them or it 指研究、调查 ：◆ We will study the report carefully before making a decision. 我们将认真研究这份报告，然后再作决定。
examine or study? 用 examine 还是 study？
discuss to write or talk about sth in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it 指详述、论述 ：◆ This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. 这个主题将在下一章里详细论述。
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to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss what/how/whether… to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss the situation/evidence to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss sth carefully/critically/systematically/briefly
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