Retake an Exam - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：retake an exam (Retake an Exam)

Retake an Exam 🔊

/ˈriːˌteɪk ən ɪɡˈzæm/

phr.

To take a test again, usually because you didn't pass it the first time.

retake an exam 🔊

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/ˌriːˈteɪk ən ɪɡˈzæm/

phr.

To take a test again, usually after failing or to improve the score.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Re-' prefix means again; 'take' means to perform; thus 'retake an exam' is to take it a second time.

💡 Mnemonic

Remember 're' = again, so retake = take again. Picture yourself retaking a test to improve your grade.

📖 Example

Sarah didn't do well on her math final, so she's determined to study hard and retake the exam next month. 🔊 Sarah didn't do well on her math final, so she's determined to study hard and retake the exam next month.

🔗 Collocations

retake the exam – to take the exam again

retake a test – to take a test again

retake the final – to take the final exam again

🔄 Synonyms

resit (v.) – to take an exam again, especially in British English

redo (v.) – to do something again, especially a test or assignment

take again (phr.) – to take something a second time

🚫 Antonyms

pass the exam (phr.) – to succeed in the exam on the first attempt

🌱 Derivatives

retaker (n.) – a person who retakes an exam

📖 Cultural Story

In educational systems worldwide, retaking exams is a common practice to allow students who initially failed to demonstrate improvement. This phrase reflects the cultural value of second chances.