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ex·am·ine /ɪgˈzæmən/
(vt.)檢查,細查;對…進行考試(vi.)檢查,細查,調查
ex·am·ine /ɪgˈzæmən/ 動詞
檢查,診查,調查,考試
examine
檢查
Ex·am·ine v. t. [imp. & p. p. Examined p. pr. & vb. n. Examining.]
1. To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question.
Examine well your own thoughts. --Chaucer.
Examine their counsels and their cares. --Shak.
2. To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.
The offenders that are to be examined. --Shak.
Syn: -- To discuss; debate; scrutinize; search into; investigate; explore. See Discuss.
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examine
v 1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to
discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a
sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a
criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" [syn: analyze,
analyse, study, canvass, canvas]
2: observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The
customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your
passport before you can enter the country" [syn: see]
3: question or examine thoroughly and closely [syn: probe]
4: question closely
5: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental
use to; "This approach has been tried with good results";
"Test this recipe" [syn: test, prove, try, try out,
essay]