inspects; inspected; inspecting
inspects; inspected; inspecting
Learner's definition of INSPECT
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: to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.检查；检验 -
The border guard inspected [=examined] their passports.边防卫士检查了他们的护照。
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She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it.买车之前她请一位机械师把车仔细检查了一遍。
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The candles are inspected for damage/defects before being packaged.蜡烛包装前进行了检查以防残损/瑕疵。
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After the storm, we went outside to inspect the damage.暴风雨过后，我们出去检查受损情况。
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: to officially visit a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition视察