scrutiny
/ˈskruːtɪnɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)[mass noun]
- critical observation or examination仔细观察; 详细审查:
every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
地方政府的方方面面都处于详细审查之下。
词源
late Middle English:from Latin scrutinium, from scrutari 'to search' (originally 'sort rubbish', from scruta 'rubbish'). Early use referred to the taking of individual votes in an election procedure.