examination /ɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ noun plural examinations
plural examinations
Learner's definition of EXAMINATION
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a : the act of looking at something closely and carefully : the act of examining something检查；审查；调查 [noncount]
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On closer/further examination, the painting appears to be a fake.进一步的检查发现，那幅画看来是件赝品。
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The victim's clothes were sent to the lab for examination.那名受害者的衣服被送去实验室检验。
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The policy is under examination. [=is being examined]这项政策正在审查中。
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b [count] : a close and careful study of someone or something to find signs of illness or injury（身体）检查 -
medical/eye examinations体格/视力检查
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The court ordered that the defendant undergo a psychiatric examination.法庭命令被告接受精神病检查。
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an examination table [=a table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies to be examined]（医生的）检查台
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[count] : a test to show a person's progress, knowledge, or ability考试 -
I have to study for the history examination.我不得不为准备历史考试而学习。
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an examination in/on history历史考试
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I took an examination. = (Brit) I did/sat an examination.我参加了一门考试。
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an entrance examination [=a test to see if someone should be admitted to a school]入学考试
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[noncount] law : the act of questioning a witness in a court of law讯问；查问；审问 — see also cross-examination