To be undergoing something
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定义
to be undergoing (some changes): 正在经历（一些变化）
It's normal for all teenagers to undergo some important changes during adolescence. 青少年在青春期经历一些重要的变化是正常现象。
Kevin is undergoing a minor procedure on his ears, and won't be working on Tuesday. 凯文的耳朵正在进行一个小手术，所以星期二他将不上班。
to undergo: 经过，经受
示例
- "The Perfume Hut will be undergoing some significant changes: substantial budget cuts, and major downsizing are in store for the company."
- "According to clause 517b, paragraph 3, bullet point C of our staff contracts, all new employees of the Delavigne Corporation must undergo a physical examination within the first 6 months of their employment."
- "First of all, just minutes before Mr. Connors and Mr. Marron collided with the oak tree on Ashbury street, the two were at Mount Sinai hospital, where Mr. Connors underwent a serious operation to correct his vision."
- "Bruno has decided not to take any disciplinary action for this massive error in judgment, however he has decided that you should undergo a mandatory session with me in HR for some pointers."
- "After undergoing successful therapy, I have now embarked upon the greatest endeavor of my career - becoming a painter."
练习 1
Kevin will be operated on by a doctor.
Another way to say this is "Kevin will a procedure to correct his vision".
(This is the verb often associated with medical procedures)
Another way to say this is "Kevin will a procedure to correct his vision".
(This is the verb often associated with medical procedures)
Kevin will be operated on by a doctor.
Another way to say this is "Kevin will undergo a procedure to correct his vision".
(This is the verb often associated with medical procedures)
Another way to say this is "Kevin will undergo a procedure to correct his vision".
(This is the verb often associated with medical procedures)
undergo: The verb "to undergo" is commonly associated with "procedures" and "operations". The verb conveys a passive sense of receiving an action (rather than the active sense of a verb like "to undertake"), and is synonymous with "have" in this context. Here the term indicates that Kevin will be the recipient of a procedure (an operation to correct his vision).
undertake: The verb "to undertake" conveys the active sense of "performing an action" or "doing something". Because Kevin is not performing this procedure, but "receiving" it, using "to undertake" isn't appropriate here. The verb "to undertake" is commonly associated with "tasks", "missions", "chores", etc.
follow: The verb "to follow" has no place in this construction, and is not a verb associated with medical procedures such as an operation. On the other hand, "to follow a procedure" is a common expression which describes the act of respecting the rules or indications of a given activity. For example: If an earthquake should occur, follow the procedures we have discussed.
receive: The verb "to receive" has no place in this construction. "Receiving" generally describes the act of accepting or taking something, and can't be used to describe the act of "undergoing" a medical procedure. On the other hand, one can "receive medical attention".
练习 2
Let's take a look at some of the interesting terms used in Bruno's email!
"Due to an unfortunate oversight..." --> In this context, an oversight is .
"It's been roughly five and half months..." --> In this context, roughly means .
"All new employees... must undergo a physical examination" --> In this context, to undergo is .
"Due to an unfortunate oversight..." --> In this context, an oversight is .
"It's been roughly five and half months..." --> In this context, roughly means .
"All new employees... must undergo a physical examination" --> In this context, to undergo is .
Let's take a look at some of the interesting terms used in Bruno's email!
"Due to an unfortunate oversight..." --> In this context, an oversight is a mistake 1.
"It's been roughly five and half months..." --> In this context, roughly means approximately 2.
"All new employees... must undergo a physical examination" --> In this context, to undergo is go through 3.
"Due to an unfortunate oversight..." --> In this context, an oversight is a mistake 1.
"It's been roughly five and half months..." --> In this context, roughly means approximately 2.
"All new employees... must undergo a physical examination" --> In this context, to undergo is go through 3.
1 a mistake: An "oversight" is a mistake or error, usually caused by inattention or negligence. Bruno writes that because of Polly's mistake, Brian and Donna weren't informed that they had to visit the doctor.
1 an accident: An "oversight" is not an accident, rather it is caused by inattention or negligence.
1 a vision problem: An "oversight" is unrelated to vision (literally, at least).
1 a poor decision: An "oversight" is a mistake or error, generally involuntary. It can't be considered a poor decision.
2 approximately: The adverb "roughly" has two meanings, but in this context is synonymous with "approximately". This use is very common in English. The literal meaning of "roughly" describes a brusque or violent action, (one which isn't gentle).
2 precisely: The term "roughly" describes something "imprecise" or "approximate", not "precise"!
2 under: The term "roughly" describes something "imprecise" or "approximate", but not necessarily "under" or "less than" a given number or quantity.
2 over: The term "roughly" describes something "imprecise" or "approximate", but not necessarily "over" or "more than" a given number or quantity.
3 go through: The verb "to undergo" is commonly associated with "procedures", "operations" and examinations. It expresses a passive sense of receiving an action (rather than the active sense of a verb like "to undertake"), and is synonymous with "have" or go through in this context. Here the term indicates that Brian and Donna must "have" physical examinations.
3 witness: "To witness" means to observe or see, however the term doesn't share a similar meaning with "to undergo", which in this context indicates participating in an action (a physical examination).
3 schedule: The verb "to undergo" is unrelated to "scheduling" or "programming" an event or action.
3 reschedule: The verb "to undergo" is unrelated to "scheduling" or "programming" an event or action.
练习 3
Choose the TRUE statements according to this letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements according to this letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is false. The decision to fire Karen is actually more "costly" or "expensive" than it would have been to accept her resignation. Hannah's decision to fire Karen will cost the company two months of salary as well as a "generous severance package".
This statement is true. Instead of taking disciplinary action, Bruno has decided that Hannah must receive (or "undergo") HR training with Luna DeLune. This training is "mandatory" or "obligatory".
There is no indication that this is the case. Management (Bruno) is unhappy because Hannah fired Karen Hughes rather than accepting her resignation.
This statement is not true. There is no indication in this letter that management prefers employees to be fired rather than letting them resign. In fact, in the case of Karen Hughes, Bruno would have preferred that she be allowed to resign.
This statement is true. Luna writes that Hannah's decision to fire Karen "makes no sense whatsoever". She also writes that Bruno will not "take disciplinary action for (Hannah's) massive error in judgment". The purpose of this letter is to explain to Hannah that her decision to fire Karen was a poor one.
练习 4
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this letter. Use the definitions to help you.
This term means to "save" or "protect" or "economize" (in this context). "Our decision to replace Bob with a robot the company thousands of dollars in monthly salary."
This term describes the ability to "look ahead" to the future, or "anticipation". "Bruno demonstrated excellent by selling his stocks before the market crashed."
This term means to "evade", "circumvent" or "stay away from". "It is best to problems with the police."
This term means to "experience", "endure" or "sustain". "All managers must mandatory sensitivity training once a year."
This term means to "save" or "protect" or "economize" (in this context). "Our decision to replace Bob with a robot the company thousands of dollars in monthly salary."
This term describes the ability to "look ahead" to the future, or "anticipation". "Bruno demonstrated excellent by selling his stocks before the market crashed."
This term means to "evade", "circumvent" or "stay away from". "It is best to problems with the police."
This term means to "experience", "endure" or "sustain". "All managers must mandatory sensitivity training once a year."
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this letter. Use the definitions to help you.
This term means to "save" or "protect" or "economize" (in this context). "Our decision to replace Bob with a robot spared 1 the company thousands of dollars in monthly salary."
This term describes the ability to "look ahead" to the future, or "anticipation". "Bruno demonstrated excellent foresight 2 by selling his stocks before the market crashed."
This term means to "evade", "circumvent" or "stay away from". "It is best to avoid 3 problems with the police."
This term means to "experience", "endure" or "sustain". "All managers must undergo 4 mandatory sensitivity training once a year."
This term means to "save" or "protect" or "economize" (in this context). "Our decision to replace Bob with a robot spared 1 the company thousands of dollars in monthly salary."
This term describes the ability to "look ahead" to the future, or "anticipation". "Bruno demonstrated excellent foresight 2 by selling his stocks before the market crashed."
This term means to "evade", "circumvent" or "stay away from". "It is best to avoid 3 problems with the police."
This term means to "experience", "endure" or "sustain". "All managers must undergo 4 mandatory sensitivity training once a year."
1 spared: The term "spare" has several meanings, however in this context it describes "saving" or "economizing". Luna writes that by accepting Karen Hughes' resignation, Hannah would have "spared" or "saved" the company a big expense. To "spare the expense" and "to spare no expense" are common English idioms.
2 foresight: "Foresight" describes "anticipation", "prevision" or "looking forward". Luna writes that with a bit of "foresight" or "anticipation", Hannah could have made a smarter decision.
3 avoid: "To avoid (playing sports)" is to refrain from, or stay away from playing sports. In this letter, Luna writes that Hannah could have "avoided" or "refrained" from firing Karen if she had used her head!
4 undergo: The verb "to undergo" expresses a passive sense of receiving an action (rather than the active sense of a verb like "to undertake"), and is synonymous with "receive" or "go through" in this context. Luna writes that Hannah must "undergo" or "receive" HR training.
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