來自拉丁語 re,關於，就有關事項，來自 res 的離格，來自 res,事情，事物，詞源同 real.
英文詞源
re
"with reference to," used from c. 1700 in legalese, from Latin (in) re "in the matter of," from ablative case of res "matter, thing." Its use is execrated by Fowler in three different sections of "Modern English Usage."
雙語例句
1. If you're not satisfied with the life you're living, don't just complain. Do something about it.
對於現況的不滿，不能隻是抱怨，要有勇氣作出改變。
來自金山詞霸 每日一句
2. Good luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it.
好運就是當機會來臨時，你早已做好了準備。
來自金山詞霸 每日一句
3. If you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company.--Jean Paul Sartre
如果你獨處時感到寂寞，說明沒有把自己陪好。
來自金山詞霸 每日一句
4. The ballot was re-run on Mr Todd's insistence after accusations of malpractice.
因被控舞弊，在托德先生的堅持下重新進行了投票。
來自柯林斯例句
5. It's an uphill battle but I think we're going to win.