He reported on the whole event to the minister. 他向部长 报告了整个事件。
句中的 reported 后面为什么要用一个介词 on 呢?我们不是通常直接说 report sth to sb 吗?
report 可与 on (或 upon) 连用,但 on (或 upon) 常可省略。例如:
They will report on the experiments with coal tar. 他们将汇报煤焦油的试验情况。
He will soon report on (或 upon) the condition of the crops. 他不久将对庄稼的长势作出报告。
The developments of the situation were reported (on, upon) from time to time. 形势的发展不时地被报告。
(《薄冰英语惯用法词典》)