examine
/ɪgˈzæmɪn/verb
with obj.
1
- inspect (someone or something) in detail in order to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly检查; 调查：
a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean
医生给我做了检查, 说我可能需要剖腹产
this forced us to examine every facet of our business.
这使我们不得不对我们的公司进行方方面面的检查。
2
- test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks对…进行考试; 考：
the colleges set standards by examining candidates.
学院通过对投考者进行考试的方法来设定标准。
2.1
- Law formally question (a defendant or witness) in court【律】讯问（被告或证人）。比较CROSS-EXAMINE.
派生词
examinable
adjectiveexaminee
nounexaminer
noun词源
Middle English: from Old French examiner, from Latin examinare 'weigh, test', from examen （see EXAMEN）.