to touch on
[phrase form: touch]
01
简要提及, 触及
to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion
Transitive: to touch on a subject
例子
The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture.
教授在讲座中提到了几个有趣的历史事件。
02
触及, 对...有影响
to have an impact on a topic or situation
Transitive: to touch on a situation
例子
Economic fluctuations can touch on various sectors of the market.
经济波动可能会影响市场的各个领域。
03
触及, 涉及
to get very close to something or almost be a part of it
Transitive: to touch on sth
例子
The new policy touches on fairness, but some aspects still need further consideration.
新政策触及公平性，但某些方面仍需进一步考虑。
04
修理, 修复
to repair something that is torn or broken by replacing or reassembling a part
Transitive: to touch on a torn or broken object
例子
The artist carefully touched on the broken sculpture with glue.
艺术家小心翼翼地用胶水修复了破碎的雕塑。
