examine
verb [ T ] uk/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ us/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/
(LOOK AT CAREFULLY)
B2 （仔细地）检查，审查，调查
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. 法医科学家正在对残骸进行检查，希望能发现与爆炸原因有关的线索。
The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre. 市政委员会将研究减少市中心交通量的方法。
The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory. 这项研究探讨了酒精对长期记忆的影响。
[ + question word ] We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future. 我们需要研究将来如何能避免类似的事故再次发生。
A psychiatrist was examined (= asked questions) on the mental state of the defendant. 一位精神病专家接受了询问，就被告的精神状况回答了一些问题。
Synonyms: check (EXAMINE)check something out (EXAMINE) inspectperuse scan (LOOK)study (EXAMINE)survey (LOOK AT)
- More 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.
(TEST)
C2 考核；测试
to test someone's knowledge or skill in a particular subject
We were examined on European history. 我们参加了欧洲史考试。
UK You'll be examined in three main areas; speaking, listening, and reading comprehension. 将从3个主要方面对你们进行测试，即口语、听力和阅读理解。