单词 | examine |
释义 | examine —examine /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ verb [T] (LOOK AT CAREFULLY) ↑Verb Endings for examine ► B2 to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them: » Forensic scientists are examining the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.» The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre.» The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory.» [+ question word] We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future.» A psychiatrist was examined (= asked questions) on the mental state of the defendant.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueWord Builder:–Nouns: exam, examination, cross-examination, examiner–Verbs: examine, cross-examine• • • Extra Examples:» The nurse pulled a screen around the bed so that the doctor could examine the patient in private.» We inject the rhinoceros with a powerful sedative, so that we can then examine it closely.» He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike.» Don't sign any contract before examining its conditions carefully.» We started our research into local history by examining the town's origins.verb [T] (TEST) ↑Verb Endings for examine ► C2 to test someone's knowledge or skill in a particular subject: » We were examined on European history.» UK You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening and reading comprehension.Thesaurus+: ↑Testing, checking and experimentingWord Builder:–Nouns: exam, examination, cross-examination, examiner–Verbs: examine, cross-examine |
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