investigate

investigate
verb
  1. [with obj.]carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
    调查
    police are today investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang.
    警方今天正在调查歹徒团伙伤人致昏的案件。
    ■carry out research or study into (a subject, typically one in a scientific or academic field) so as to discover facts or information
    深入研究（多指科学或学术领域）
    [with clause]future studies will investigate whether long-term use of the drugs could prevent cancer.
    未来的研究将深入探究长期服用这些药物是否能（有效）预防癌症。
    ■make inquiries as to the character, activities, or background of (someone)
    审查，调查（性格，活动或背景）
    everyone with a possible interest in your brother's death must be thoroughly investigated.
    所有可能与你兄弟死亡有利害关系的人都必须予以彻底调查。
    ■[no obj.]make a check to find out something
    核查，检查（为发现某种情况）
    when you didn't turn up I thought I'd better come back to investigate.
    由于你没有赶到，我想我最好回来核查一下。
派生
investigator
noun
investigatory
adjective
语源
  1. early 16th cent.: from Latin investigat- 'traced out', from the verb investigare, from in- 'into' + vestigare 'track, trace out'
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