Wordiyoreport
Definitions
To give a formal or official account of facts or events; to cover news as a journalist; to present oneself at a designated place.
正式汇报，报告；作为记者进行报道；到指定地点报到。
A written or spoken account of facts, events, or findings; a piece of journalism or an official document.
（事实、事件或调查结果的）书面或口头报告；新闻报道；官方文件。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + port (carry) = carry back. To 'report' is to carry information back to someone — you gather facts and bring them back as an account.
Why It Means This
At its core, 'report' means to carry something back. In ancient times, a messenger would carry news back to a ruler or authority. Over centuries, this evolved into giving a formal account of events — whether a journalist reporting the news, an employee reporting to a manager, or a student reporting findings. The word also extended to the document itself: the written report you hand in.
Usage Guide
As a verb: 'report on' (cover a topic), 'report to' (present oneself or be accountable to someone), 'report back' (return with information). As a noun: 'annual report', 'news report', 'weather report'. Stress is on the second syllable: re-PORT for both verb and noun.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The journalist will report on the election results tonight.
- 2.
Please report to the front desk when you arrive.
- 3.
The annual report showed a significant increase in revenue.
- 4.
Several witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion.
Easily Confused
'Report' vs 'record': A report is an organized account meant for communication, while a record is raw documentation kept for reference. You write a report to inform others; you keep a record for future lookup.
Synonym Comparison
- account — a narrative description of events
- statement — a brief, official declaration of facts
- summary — a condensed version of longer content