investigate
英 [ɪn'vestɪgeɪt]
美[ɪn'vɛstɪɡet]
- v. 调查;研究
同义词辨析
examine, inspect, investigate, scan
这些动词都有"调查,检查"之意。
examine: 最普通用词,可指粗略地查看,也可指仔细观察或调查以确定事物的性质、功能、特点等。
inspect: 侧重按一定质量标准检查某物,找出不足或不同之处。
investigate: 指为发现事实真相或了解掌握情况而进行深入细致的现场考察。
scan: 原义是仔细地检查分析,现用于指细看或浏览。
双语例句
- 1. We were asked to investigate the alleged inconsistencies in his evidence.
- 我们被要求对他证词中的前后矛盾之处进行调查。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims.
- 双方同意组建一个委员会来调查那些索赔要求。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. He felt impelled to investigate further.
- 他觉得有必要作进一步调查。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. The FBI has been called in to investigate.
- 联邦调查局奉命进行调查。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. We should not jump to conclusions. Let's investigate first.
- 我们不应草率下结论, 还是先调查一下吧.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》