单词 | inspect |
释义 | inspect/ɪnˈspɛkt![]() verb [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...
1.1Examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard: customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents...
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 OriginEarly 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 |
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