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单词 investigate
释义

investigate ​‌‌‌

​verb
UK /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyinvestigate
he/she/itinvestigates
present participleinvestigating
past tenseinvestigated
past participleinvestigated
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to try to find out the facts about something in order to learn the truth about it

    We sent a reporter to investigate the rumour.

    All complaints from our customers are investigated quickly and efficiently.

    A short time later I heard a noise outside and went to investigate.

    investigate what/why/whether etc:

    The research aims to investigate why schools are not doing better.

    Synonyms and related words
    To try to find out information
    investigate
    look into
    follow up
    1. 1a
      transitive to try to get detailed facts and information about a person’s behaviour or character

      She was thoroughly investigated by the FBI before being offered the job.

      Synonyms and related words
      To try to find out information
      investigate
      look into
      follow up

investigate ​‌‌‌

​verb
US /ɪnˈvestɪˌɡeɪt/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyinvestigate
he/she/itinvestigates
present participleinvestigating
past tenseinvestigated
past participleinvestigated
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to try to find out the facts about something in order to learn the truth about it

    We sent a reporter to investigate the rumor.

    All complaints from our customers are investigated quickly and efficiently.

    A short time later I heard a noise outside and went to investigate.

    investigate what/why/whether etc.:

    The research aims to investigate why schools are not doing better.

    Synonyms and related words
    To try to find out information
    investigate
    look into
    follow up
    1. 1a
      transitive to try to get detailed facts and information about a person’s behavior or character

      She was thoroughly investigated by the FBI before being offered the job.

      Synonyms and related words
      To try to find out information
      investigate
      look into
      follow up
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