Tra từ review - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

re·view [review reviews reviewed reviewing] noun, verb BrE [rɪˈvjuː] NAmE [rɪˈvjuː]
noun
1. uncountable, countable an examination of sth, with the intention of changing it if necessary
•the government's review of its education policy
• The case is subject to judicial review.
• His parole application is up for review next week.
•The terms of the contract are under review.
•a pay/salary review
•a review body/date/panel
2. countable, uncountable a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the Internet, television or radio, in which sb gives their opinion of a book, play, film/movie, etc; the act of writing this kind of report
•a book review
•the reviews (page) in the papers
•good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press
• He submitted his latest novel for review.
3. countable a report on a subject or on a series of events
•a review of customer complaints
•to publish a review of recent cancer research
4. countable (formal)a ceremony that involves an official ↑inspection of soldiers, etc. by an important visitor
5. countable (NAmE)a lesson in which you look again at sth you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam

Word Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal inspection of military or naval forces): from obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.

Thesaurus:
review noun C, U
•I always read the film reviews.
critique • • criticism • • commentary • • write-up •
in a review/critique/commentary/write-up
give a review/critique
write a review/critique/commentary

Collocations:
Literature
Being a writer
write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography
become a writer/novelist/playwright
find/have a publisher/an agent
have a new book out
edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript
dedicate a book/poem to…
Plot, character and atmosphere
construct/create/weave/weave sth into a complex narrative
advance/drive the plot
introduce/present the protagonist/a character
describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(sb as) a hero/villain
create an exciting/a tense atmosphere
build/heighten the suspense/tension
evoke/capture the pathos of the situation
convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of…
engage the reader
seize/capture/grip the (reader's) imagination
arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader)
lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm
Language, style and imagery
use/employ language/imagery/humour/(especially US) humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a device
use/adopt/develop a style/technique
be rich in/be full of symbolism
evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…
create/achieve an effect
maintain/lighten the tone
introduce/develop an idea/a theme
inspire a novel/a poet/sb's work/sb's imagination
Reading and criticism
read an author/sb's work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage
review a book/a novel/sb's work
give sth/get/have/receive a good/bad review
be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece
quote a phrase/line/stanza/passage/author
provoke/spark discussion/criticism
study/interpret/understand a text/passage
translate sb's work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem

Example Bank:
•Did you see the review in ‘Phase’?
•Greenpeace will seek a judicial review if a full public enquiry is not held.
•His review appeared in yesterday's paper.
•I'm doing a review for the local paper.
•The book received mixed reviews.
•The first chapter presents a critical review of the existing nursery education system.
•The matter is still under review.
•The rent is due for review.
•The show has good audience figures despite poor reviews in the press.
•Their new musical opened to glowing reviews.
•These rules will soon be up for review.
•a review by the court
•the government's annual policy review
•we need to do the review for the test tomorrow.
•A formal performance review system was introduced five years ago.
•An official review concluded that help was not getting to those most in need.
•I always read the film reviews.
•I have my performance review tomorrow.
•I should have time for a quick review of my notes before the test.
•The case is subject to judicial review.
•The terms of the contract are under review.
•We'll have time at the end of class for review.
•a pay/salary review
•the government's review of its education policy

verb
1. ~ sth to carefully examine or consider sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes
Syn: ↑reassess
•to review the evidence
• The government will review the situation later in the year.
• Staff performance is reviewed annually.
2. ~ sth to think about past events, for example to try to understand why they happened
Syn: take stock of
•to review your failures and triumphs
• She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home.
3. ~ sth to write a report of a book, play, film/movie, etc. in which you give your opinion of it
• The play was reviewed in the national newspapers.
4. ~ sb/sth to make an official ↑inspection of a group of soldiers, etc. in a military ceremony
• The Commander-in-Chief reviewed the troops.
5. ~ sth (especially NAmE)to look again at sth you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam
• We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester.
6. ~ sth (especially NAmE)to check a piece of work to see if there are any mistakes
• Review your work before you turn it in.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal inspection of military or naval forces): from obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.

Thesaurus:
review verb T
•Staff performance is reviewed annually.
examine • • study • • survey • • discuss • |BrE analyse • |AmE analyze • |especially spoken go into sth •
review/examine/study/survey/discuss/analyse/go into what/how/whether…
review/examine/study/survey/discuss/analyse the situation
review/examine/study/discuss/analyse a/an proposal/idea

Synonyms:
examine
analyse • review • study • discuss
These words all mean to think about, study or describe sb/sth carefully, especially in order to understand them, form an opinion of them or make a decision about them.
examine • to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully: ▪ These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10.
analyse/analyze • to examine the nature or structure of sth, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it: ▪ The job involves gathering and analysing data. ◇ ▪ He tried to analyse his feelings.
review • to examine sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes: ▪ The government will review the situation later in the year.
study • to examine sb/sth in order to understand them or it: ▪ We will study the report carefully before making a decision.
examine or study?
You examine sth in order to understand it or to help other people understand it, for example by describing it in a book; you study sth in order to understand it yourself.
discuss • to write or talk about sth in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it: ▪ This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter.
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

Example Bank:
•Jonas helped me review for the test.
•Pull out your budget and critically review each line on it.
•Safety procedures are being urgently reviewed after a chemical leak at the factory.
•The film has been favourably reviewed in a number of papers.
•The movie has been favourably/favorably reviewed on various websites.
•This case should be reviewed in the light of new evidence.
•This figure will be reviewed from time to time in the light of inflation.
•This figure will be reviewed periodically in the light of inflation.
•We are currently reviewing the situation.
•After reviewing the evidence, the judge dismissed the case.
•I think it would be a good idea to review the material in chapter 10.
•Next week we're going to be reviewing for the final.
•Take a little time to review your notes the evening before.
•The decision may need to be reviewed in the light of new evidence.