figurative. To examine closely into, to scrutinize narrowly, so as to find out the truth.
| 单词 | θ129710 |
| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > investigation, inspection > close examination, scrutiny > scrutinize [verb (transitive)] > assess conduct, suitability, etc. (7) sift1573 figurative. To examine closely into, to scrutinize narrowly, so as to find out the truth. to watch a person's water1640 to watch (also attend) a person's water(s): to scrutinize a person's behaviour closely. Cf. sense 17a. Obsolete. to put (a horse, etc.) through (its, etc.) paces1766 to put (a horse, etc.) through (its, etc.) paces: to make (a horse) demonstrate its various gaits; (later also in extended use) to test or prove all… to check up (on) (also to check on)1911 to check up (on) (also to check on): to examine carefully or in detail; to maintain a check on; to ascertain the truth about; also absol.; to chec… vet1924 transitive. To examine (a thing) carefully and critically for deficiencies, errors, or inadmissibility; to check thoroughly, scrutinize. process1925 transitive. Originally U.S. To subject (a person) to a process, as of registration, examination, or analysis. Cf. sense 3a. to check out1962 to check up (on) (also to check on): to examine carefully or in detail; to maintain a check on; to ascertain the truth about; also absol.; to chec… |
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