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单词 investigate
释义 in·ves·ti·gate
\ə̇nˈvestəˌgāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare, from in- in- (II) + vestigare to track, trace; akin to Latin vestigium trace, footprint
transitive verb
: to observe or study closely : inquire into systematically : examine, scrutinize
 < the whole brilliance of this novel lies in the fullness with which it investigates a past — Mark Schorer >
 < a commission to investigate costs of industrial production — Broadus Mitchell >
 < synthetic resins investigated for possible use in printing inks — H.J.Wolfe >
 < investigating every square cubit of terrain which she might have covered — L.C.Douglas >
specifically : to subject to an official probe
 < investigate a crime >
 < investigate marine casualties >
 < the F.B.I. investigates every applicant for federal employment >
intransitive verb
: to make a systematic examination : study; specifically : to conduct an official inquiry
 < the power of Congress to investigate is an implied power in the Constitution — New Republic >
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