1. to look at or examine something carefully and completely
仔細察看或全面檢查某事物
He surveyed the damage caused by the storm.
他仔細察看了暴風雨造成的損害。
She stood on the hill, surveying the landscape below.
她站在山丘上，俯瞰下方的景色。
Survey Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
survey
verb
快速理解
What does "Survey" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Survey"?
「survey」作為動詞，主要指仔細觀察或測量，以及進行問卷調查。
- 1
仔細觀察
EN: to look at or examine something carefully
翻譯: 仔細觀察或檢視某事物
- 2
測量土地
EN: to measure and record the details of an area of land
翻譯: 測量並記錄一片土地的細節
- 3
問卷調查
EN: to ask people questions to gather information about their opinions or behavior
翻譯: 詢問人們問題以收集關於其意見或行為的資訊
小提醒：注意「survey」作動詞時，重音在第二音節 /sərˈveɪ/，與名詞重音在第一音節 /ˈsɜːrveɪ/ 不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Survey" in English）
How to pronounce "Survey" in English?"Survey" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Survey" from YouTube Videos
Geoff Ralston's Intro - Startup Investor School Day 1
Y Combinator
“at the end of the class will be a survey. I'll say this again at the end, but please do give us feedback.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Survey"?How does "Survey" change by context?
2. to ask people questions in order to gather information or opinions
透過詢問人們問題來收集資訊或意見
The company surveyed its customers about the new product.
該公司就新產品對客戶進行了問卷調查。
Researchers surveyed over 1,000 teenagers for the study.
研究人員為這項研究調查了一千多名青少年。
3. to measure and record the details of an area of land
測量並記錄一片土地的詳細情況
The land must be surveyed before construction can begin.
在開始施工前，必須先對這片土地進行測量。
They hired a professional to survey the property boundaries.
他們聘請了專業人士來測量地產邊界。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Survey"?How to make natural sentences with "Survey"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| survey + noun (area, land, population) | 調查、勘測（某區域、土地、人口） | The team will survey the coastline for potential development sites. (團隊將勘測海岸線以尋找潛在的開發地點。) |
| survey + noun (group, people) | 對…進行問卷調查、民意測驗 | The company surveyed 1000 customers about their shopping habits. (該公司對一千名顧客進行了購物習慣的問卷調查。) |
| survey + scene/situation | 審視、環顧（場景或局勢） | She paused to survey the chaotic room before deciding where to start cleaning. (她停下來環顧了混亂的房間，然後決定從哪裡開始打掃。) |
| be surveyed | 被調查、被勘測 | The entire region has been surveyed by geologists. (整個區域已被地質學家勘測過。) |
| survey + for + purpose | 為（某目的）而調查/勘測 | Engineers are surveying the site for the new bridge. (工程師們正在為新橋樑勘測地點。) |
用法說明
How is "Survey" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Survey"?
survey doing vs survey to do
- survey doing 通常用於描述一般性、習慣性或正在進行的調查活動，強調調查這個過程或行為本身。
- survey to do 則常用於表達調查的特定目的或意圖，特別是為了獲取某種資訊或做出某個決定而進行調查。
- 當與某些情態動詞（如
need,want）或be going to結構連用時，通常會使用 survey to do 的形式。 EN: The team is surveying using drones to map the area. 翻譯: 團隊正在使用無人機測繪該區域。
EN:We need to survey to determine the property boundaries.
翻譯:我們需要進行測量以確定地產邊界。
EN:She enjoys surveying historical sites for her research.
翻譯:她喜歡為研究而勘察歷史遺址。
EN:They are going to survey to gather public opinion before the election.
翻譯:他們將在選前進行調查以收集公眾意見。
總結建議
一般情況下，若強調調查的「目的」，使用 survey to do；若描述調查的「活動或過程」，則使用 survey doing 更為自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Survey" and similar words?How to choose "Survey" vs alternatives?
survey vs examine
「survey」強調全面、廣泛地審視或測量一個區域或群體，以獲取整體概況；「examine」則側重仔細、深入地檢查某物的細節或狀況。
survey vs inspect
「survey」著重於為了解整體情況而進行的查看或評估；「inspect」則強調為確保符合標準或發現問題而進行的正式、仔細的檢查。
survey vs observe
「survey」通常是有系統、有目的地審視一個範圍或群體；「observe」則更廣泛地指觀看、注意或監看某事物，可能更被動或持續。
口語用法
How is "Survey" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Survey"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的意見或發現時，常用「survey」來簡潔地帶出結論。 EN: So I surveyed the team, and most people prefer working from home on Fridays. 翻譯: 所以我徵詢了團隊的意見，結果大多數人比較喜歡週五在家工作。
EN:She surveyed the options quickly and said, "Let's go with the blue one."
翻譯:她快速審視了所有選項，然後說：「我們選藍色的吧。」
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「survey」來強調「仔細看過、全面審視」的動作，以加強說服力或表達個人投入。 EN: I've surveyed all the reviews, and this restaurant is definitely the best. 翻譯: 我已經仔細看過所有的評價了，這間餐廳絕對是最好的。
EN:Don't just guess—go out and survey the situation yourself first.
翻譯:別只是猜——先自己出去全面了解一下情況。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「if you survey...」或「surveying the...」作為短暫的停頓填充，引出後續觀點。 EN: The project's success, if you survey the data, really depends on user engagement. 翻譯: 這個專案的成功，如果你仔細看數據的話，其實非常取決於用戶參與度。
EN:Surveying the whole year, I'd say our biggest challenge was supply chain issues.
翻譯:綜觀全年來看，我會說我們最大的挑戰是供應鏈問題。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「survey」用作上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述。建議使用更精確的動詞如「examine」、「analyze」、「investigate」或結構更完整的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Survey"?What fixed phrases with "Survey" should I remember?
survey the scene
survey [sth]
仔細察看（某處）的情況或景象
survey the land
survey [sth]
勘測土地
survey the options
survey [sth]
審視/綜觀各種選擇
survey the damage
survey [sth]
評估損害情況
survey the crowd
survey [sth/sb]
掃視人群
survey the literature
survey [sth]
綜覽/回顧文獻
survey the progress
survey [sth]
檢視進度
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Survey"?Which "Survey" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We surveyed about the customer satisfaction.
✓We surveyed customer satisfaction.
作為及物動詞，'survey' 後面直接接調查的對象，不需要介系詞 'about'。
×They made a survey to the residents.
✓They conducted a survey of the residents.
表達「對...進行調查」時，正確的搭配是 'conduct a survey of' 或 'do a survey of'，而不是 'make a survey to'。
×He surveyed the data quickly.
✓He reviewed/analyzed the data quickly.
'survey' 通常指對一個區域、一群人或一個廣泛主題進行全面性的審視或測量，不適用於快速查看文件或數據。這種情況下應使用 'review' 或 'analyze'。
×I will survey him about his plans.
✓I will ask him about his plans. / I will interview him about his plans.
'survey' 的對象通常是群體或廣泛現象，用於收集統計數據或普遍意見。對單一個人進行詢問，應使用 'ask' 或 'interview'。
×The result of the survey is that most people agree.
✓The survey found that most people agree. / The results of the survey show that most people agree.
調查的「結果」通常是具體的發現或數據（results, findings），而不是一個由 'is that' 引導的從句。應使用 'found that', 'show that', 'indicate that' 等動詞來報告發現。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Survey"?What are tense/participle forms of "Survey"?
surveys(3rd_singular)surveying(present_participle)surveyed(past)surveyed(past_participle)