1 [C,U] the examining or considering again of sth in order to decide if changes are necessary 重新研究、考虑、检查或评估: There will be a review of your contract after the first six months. 头六个月后公司会重新研究你的合约。The system is in need of review. 这个系统需要检查。

2 [C] a look back at sth in order to check, remember, or be clear about sth 回顾；检讨: a review of the major events of the year 本年大事回顾

3 [C] a newspaper or magazine article, or an item on television or radio, in which sb gives an opinion on a new book, film, play, etc （报纸、杂志、电视或电台上的）评论，书评，影评，剧评: The film got bad reviews. 那部影片评论不佳。