报
report; reward; reimburse; newspaper; telegram
Meanings
11 senses · 52 examplesverb
to tell; to inform; to report
Used for sharing information, registering details, or disclosing news.
Please help me tell the teacher.
He signed up for the 100-meter race at the sports meet.
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Please report weather changes in a timely manner.
I will report this case to the police.
New students need to complete the registration process on the official website.
verb
to reply; to respond
formalUsed for responding to messages, gestures, or actions.
I have replied to my friend's letter.
The audience responded with warm applause to welcome the guest.
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He smiled in reply to thank me for my help.
Please give your honest feedback in response.
He responded with a poem in return for his friend's gift.
verb
to repay; to reward; to reciprocate
Used for returning kindness, favors, or kindness received.
We should dedicate ourselves to our country and people.
The company will pay remuneration to excellent employees.
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He has always wanted to find a chance to repay his parents' upbringing.
We should repay our friends for their help during difficult times.
He repaid the help from society with a donation.
verb
to reimburse; to write off (expenses)
informalUsed for submitting expense claims to a company or organization for repayment.
I need to reimburse the travel expenses for this business trip.
Hospital medication expenses can now be reimbursed.
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Please keep your receipts for reimbursement.
His office expenses from last month have been fully reimbursed.
The company stipulates that travel expenses can be reimbursed according to standards.
verb
to retaliate; to take revenge
derogatoryCarrying out retaliation for a past wrong or harm, often with negative connotations.
He swore to take revenge for his family.
Don't hold a vengeful mindset over small matters.
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They complained of retaliation from their competitors.
He was fired from the company for retaliating against a colleague.
This act of retaliation will be punished by law.
noun
retribution; karma; retribution for one's deeds
literaryRefers to the consequences, often negative, of one's past actions, usually used in traditional moral contexts.
People often say retribution in this life, that doing bad things will bring retribution.
His current fate is truly retribution for his past deeds.
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This superstitious belief holds that good and evil will be rewarded accordingly.
Elderly people often say that good deeds bring good rewards, and bad deeds bring bad retribution.
He believes his misfortune is retribution from a past life.
noun
newspaper; daily paper
Refers to printed or digital publications that publish news, opinions, and information regularly.
I read the daily newspaper to keep up with the news every morning.
This news has made the front page of major newspapers.
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My grandma reads the newspaper every day to learn about national affairs.
He subscribes to three English newspapers to improve his language skills.
noun
magazine; periodical
Refers to printed publications focused on a specific topic or audience.
She likes to read art magazines to gain art knowledge.
The school's journal publishes four issues every year.
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He subscribes to fashion magazines to improve his dressing taste.
This travel journal is deeply loved by tourists.
noun
poster; bulletin; notice
informalRefers to printed materials used to display information, announcements, or promotional content.
A wedding announcement is posted at the school gate.
The classroom bulletin board has updated this week's homework schedule.
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A grand opening notice is posted at the mall entrance to attract customers.
The class blackboard bulletin has the latest COVID-19 prevention briefing.
noun
news; information; signal
Refers to important information, updates, or warning signals.
We received enemy situation reports from the front line.
Good news came from the game that the Chinese team won the championship.
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A fire alarm sounded in the building.
The weather forecast says there will be heavy rain this afternoon.
He received the typhoon warning signal in time.
noun
telegram; cable
formalRefers to electronic or printed telegram messages, now less commonly used in modern digital communication.
He needs to send a telegram to inform his family of his itinerary.
In the past, people often used telegrams to send urgent messages.
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He received a telegram from his father who was abroad.
Telegram offices used to be important communication hubs in cities.
Very few people use telegrams for communication now.