review
Definitions
A critical assessment of a book, film, product, or performance.
评论；评价
A formal examination or reconsideration of something.
审查；复审
To examine or assess something again.
审查；评估
To study material again, especially before a test.
复习
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + view (look) = 'to look at again.' That single act splits by context: looking again at a film to judge it (a review), at a decision to reconsider it (under review), or at study material to fix it in memory (review for an exam).
Root vis still carries 107 more wordsUsage Guide
- Criticism: a book/film/product review — a published assessment
- Process: under review, performance review — formal reconsideration
- Study (esp. BrE 'revise'): review notes before a test
- Note: AmE uses review for exam prep; BrE more often says revise.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The film got mixed reviews from critics.
- 2.
The policy is currently under review.
- 3.
Please review the contract before signing.
- 4.
I spent the weekend reviewing for the exam.