| 单词 | investigation |
| 释义 | investigation investigation /ɪnˌves.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ noun [C or U] ► B2 the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth: » An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy.» a full/thorough investigation of the incident» Currently, the individuals who might have caused the accident are subject to/under investigation.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating value • • • Extra Examples:» The bank conducted its own internal investigation into the robbery.» A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted.» There will be a full investigation to work out what caused the accident.» Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.» They decided to reopen the investigation when some new evidence emerged. |
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