inspect
/ɪnˈspekt/verb
with obj.
1- look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings(多为了解情况或发现不足)检查, 审视:
they were inspecting my outside paintwork for cracks and flaws.
他们检查我的外部油漆, 看看有无裂纹和瑕疵。
1.1
- examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard(为保证合格)检查; 视察:
customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents.
海关官员上船查我们的证件。
派生词
inspection
noun词源
early 17th cent.: from Latin inspect- 'looked into, examined', from the verb inspicere (from in- 'in' + specere 'look at'), or from its frequentative, inspectare.