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单词 inspect
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Definition of inspect in English:

inspect

verb ɪnˈspɛktɪnˈspɛkt
[with object]
  • 1Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

    they inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The two of them went outside and inspected the area just below the broken window.
    • She looked at it closely, like a detective inspecting the scene of the crime.
    • After inspecting the equipment they discovered that there had been a leak.
    • As he inspected it further he noticed a slight discoloring in the brick.
    • He or she also inspects your skin and the inside and outside of your nose.
    • To my amusement, she inspects it closely, with serious expression.
    • The Council is to send an expert to inspect the trees to assess their condition.
    • She was shocked and horrified when she went to inspect the premises and discovered the extent of the damage.
    • The council has already inspected four sites to assess how suitable they are.
    • I inspected it closely and noticed a couple of things that may have been the cause of the problem.
    • Toby must have noticed me inspecting the pages, as he snatched them from my view in a swift movement.
    • After closely inspecting the truck and its cargo and searching the two boys they motioned them to go on.
    • Let me just offer a few sage observations after having traveled the aisles inspecting the wares.
    • Framed on the wall, it looks pictorial, until you inspect its relief and discover its sculptural elements.
    • He runs outside and inspects the car for any telltale signs of the encounter.
    • This condition should be used when inspecting firearms as well as storing them in secure areas.
    • Carefully inspect the display of rocks for footprints, claw marks and tail drags made by primitive reptiles.
    • I watch as John starts to log the vehicle's details on his computer, but am slightly puzzled when he leans over and closely inspects its wheels.
    • The findings may come as a surprise to anyone who closely inspects Dewar's record in office.
    • After inspecting it more closely, we were surprised to discover that it was a brass telescope, with all the optics still in place!
    1. 1.1 Examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard.
      customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I have instructed a Building Surveyor to inspect the works and am awaiting his report.
      • Health and safety experts are currently inspecting the building to check that it's safe.
      • Periodically, they are visited by a sinister official who inspects their papers and sometimes buys or confiscates a new fiddle.
      • Labor Ready says it inspects job sites to ensure safety and requires workers to report unsafe conditions, but many employees tell a different story.
      • The CDC, which oversees cruise ship sanitation, inspects all vessels calling upon U.S. ports, and Texas-based ships have received good reports.
      • Food officers also regularly inspect their premises to ensure they comply with the regulations.
      • You of course have copies of the documents you now wish to inspect.
      • The difficulty is that the court must decide whether the document has been inadvertently inspected.
      • It would be normal procedure for any incoming tenant to have the building inspected by the surveyor, and that is what they did.
      • No constable or bailiff can knock at the door and demand entry so as to inspect papers or documents.
      • Operators who will be inspecting and testing the systems also must be sufficiently trained.
      • Three other incoming jets were asked to over-fly the airport while safety officials inspected the runway.
      • The Authority is able to monitor compliance with the law and directions by inspecting licensed premises.
      • A regulatory organisation of both regional and international credibility, SANAS inspects laboratories to ensure they conform to international standards before they are accredited.
      • This means that their entire nuclear programme is continually being inspected and monitored.
      • Since that time the parties have been unable to agree upon the procedure for inspecting and producing the documents.
      • The accepted practice is that a consultant simply reviews the contractor's work, while a supervisor inspects and directs the work.
      • This means it will be given extra cash to improve standards, and will be regularly inspected by Government teams.
      • Licensed fur farms are inspected to assess compliance with the Council of Europe recommendations.
      • The ministry has created a special department for environmental inspection, which regularly inspects industrial plants and assesses their compliance with environment law.
      Synonyms
      examine, check (over), scrutinize, vet, investigate, test, monitor, survey, study, go over, look over, look at, take a look at, pore over, view, scan, observe, explore, probe, subject to an examination, subject to an inspection, go over with a fine-tooth comb
      assess, appraise, review
      informal check out, give something the once-over, give something a going-over, give something a look-see

Origin

Early 17th century (earlier (late Middle English) as inspection): from Latin inspect- 'looked into, examined', from the verb inspicere (from in- 'in' + specere 'look at'), or from its frequentative, inspectare.

Rhymes

affect, bisect, bull-necked, collect, confect, connect, correct, defect, deflect, deject, detect, direct, effect, eject, elect, erect, expect, infect, inflect, inject, interconnect, interject, intersect, misdirect, neglect, object, perfect, project, prospect, protect, reflect, reject, respect, resurrect, sect, select, subject, suspect, transect, unchecked, Utrecht
 
 

Definition of inspect in US English:

inspect

verbɪnˈspɛktinˈspekt
[with object]
  • 1Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

    they were inspecting my outside paintwork for cracks and flaws
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He or she also inspects your skin and the inside and outside of your nose.
    • Carefully inspect the display of rocks for footprints, claw marks and tail drags made by primitive reptiles.
    • The Council is to send an expert to inspect the trees to assess their condition.
    • The findings may come as a surprise to anyone who closely inspects Dewar's record in office.
    • To my amusement, she inspects it closely, with serious expression.
    • I watch as John starts to log the vehicle's details on his computer, but am slightly puzzled when he leans over and closely inspects its wheels.
    • Framed on the wall, it looks pictorial, until you inspect its relief and discover its sculptural elements.
    • After closely inspecting the truck and its cargo and searching the two boys they motioned them to go on.
    • He runs outside and inspects the car for any telltale signs of the encounter.
    • Let me just offer a few sage observations after having traveled the aisles inspecting the wares.
    • As he inspected it further he noticed a slight discoloring in the brick.
    • The two of them went outside and inspected the area just below the broken window.
    • After inspecting it more closely, we were surprised to discover that it was a brass telescope, with all the optics still in place!
    • The council has already inspected four sites to assess how suitable they are.
    • She was shocked and horrified when she went to inspect the premises and discovered the extent of the damage.
    • After inspecting the equipment they discovered that there had been a leak.
    • I inspected it closely and noticed a couple of things that may have been the cause of the problem.
    • She looked at it closely, like a detective inspecting the scene of the crime.
    • Toby must have noticed me inspecting the pages, as he snatched them from my view in a swift movement.
    • This condition should be used when inspecting firearms as well as storing them in secure areas.
    1. 1.1 Examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard.
      customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Three other incoming jets were asked to over-fly the airport while safety officials inspected the runway.
      • A regulatory organisation of both regional and international credibility, SANAS inspects laboratories to ensure they conform to international standards before they are accredited.
      • You of course have copies of the documents you now wish to inspect.
      • The CDC, which oversees cruise ship sanitation, inspects all vessels calling upon U.S. ports, and Texas-based ships have received good reports.
      • Health and safety experts are currently inspecting the building to check that it's safe.
      • The Authority is able to monitor compliance with the law and directions by inspecting licensed premises.
      • The ministry has created a special department for environmental inspection, which regularly inspects industrial plants and assesses their compliance with environment law.
      • The accepted practice is that a consultant simply reviews the contractor's work, while a supervisor inspects and directs the work.
      • It would be normal procedure for any incoming tenant to have the building inspected by the surveyor, and that is what they did.
      • Since that time the parties have been unable to agree upon the procedure for inspecting and producing the documents.
      • This means that their entire nuclear programme is continually being inspected and monitored.
      • The difficulty is that the court must decide whether the document has been inadvertently inspected.
      • Licensed fur farms are inspected to assess compliance with the Council of Europe recommendations.
      • Labor Ready says it inspects job sites to ensure safety and requires workers to report unsafe conditions, but many employees tell a different story.
      • Food officers also regularly inspect their premises to ensure they comply with the regulations.
      • This means it will be given extra cash to improve standards, and will be regularly inspected by Government teams.
      • No constable or bailiff can knock at the door and demand entry so as to inspect papers or documents.
      • I have instructed a Building Surveyor to inspect the works and am awaiting his report.
      • Periodically, they are visited by a sinister official who inspects their papers and sometimes buys or confiscates a new fiddle.
      • Operators who will be inspecting and testing the systems also must be sufficiently trained.
      Synonyms
      examine, check, check over, scrutinize, vet, investigate, test, monitor, survey, study, go over, look over, look at, take a look at, pore over, view, scan, observe, explore, probe, subject to an examination, subject to an inspection, go over with a fine-tooth comb

Origin

Early 17th century (earlier ( late Middle English) as inspection): from Latin inspect- ‘looked into, examined’, from the verb inspicere (from in- ‘in’ + specere ‘look at’), or from its frequentative, inspectare.

 
 
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