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an update on sth
Can you give me an update on the project?
你能给我项目的最新消息吗？
最新消息；信息更新；补充信息
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
最新消息；信息更新；补充信息
new information or a change to existing information
Can you give me an update on the project?
你能给我项目的最新消息吗？
附加信息,对现有信息的补充。
An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information.
信息的变更,对现有或已知数据的修改。
A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.
比其他版本更新的版本。
A version of something which is newer than other versions.
The news website posted an update about the storm this morning.
新闻网站今天早上发布了关于那场风暴的最新消息。
Could you give me a quick update on the project before the meeting?
开会前你能给我一个关于项目进展的简要更新吗？
She sends us weekly updates about the team's progress.
她每周给我们发送团队进展的最新消息。
Can you give me an update on the project?
你能给我项目的最新消息吗？
The manager will provide an update at the meeting.
经理将在会议上提供最新情况。
I need to get an update on the weather forecast.
我需要了解天气预报的最新信息。
Stay tuned for the latest update on the election results.
请继续关注选举结果的最新更新。
Not this
I have update for you.
Use this
I have an update for you.
'update'是可数名词，表示‘最新消息’，前面需要加冠词或限定词，例如‘an update’。中文学习者常因汉语中无冠词而遗漏。
Not this
I need an update about the project.
Use this
I need an update on the project.
当表示‘关于某事的更新’时，标准介词是‘on’，而不是‘about’。‘update on’是固定搭配。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
最新消息
I just read the latest update on the project.
我刚看了项目的最新消息。
状态更新
She posted a status update on social media.
她在社交媒体上发布了一个状态更新。
新闻快讯
The news update covered the election results.
这则新闻快讯报道了选举结果。
定期更新
We receive regular updates from the team.
我们定期收到团队的更新。
邮件通知
Check your email for the update.
查看你的邮件以获取更新。
每日简报
The daily update summarizes the day's events.
每日简报总结了当天的事件。
Use update naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
up（向上）+date（日期）→ 把日期向上翻新，获得最新消息。
register: neutral; contexts: 新闻更新, 软件升级, 信息发布; note_zh: 名词"update"通常用于中性语境，多出现在技术、媒体或日常信息更新的场景中。
Often used with 'on' (e.g., an update on the news) or 'to' (e.g., an update to the app).
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.