examine

examine
verb
[with obj.]
  1. inspect (someone or something) in detail in order to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly
    检查;调查
    a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean.
    医生给我做了检查,说我可能需要剖腹产。
    this forced us to examine every facet of our business.
    这使我们不得不对我们生意的方方面面做出检查。
  2. test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks
    对…进行考试;测试
    the colleges set standards by examining candidates.
    学院通过测试申请人来订立标准。
    ■(Law)formally question (a defendant or witness) in court
    (律)讯问。 比较 cross-examine
派生
examinable
adjective
examinee
noun
examiner
noun
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French examiner, from Latin examinare 'weigh, test', from examen (see examen).
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