investigation
英 /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ 美 /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
- n. 调查；查明a careful effort to discover facts about an event or problem
- n. 研究；探究a systematic study intended to increase knowledge about a subject
An investigation revealed why the kitchen ceiling was leaking.
一项调查查明了厨房天花板漏水的原因。
An independent investigation into river pollution could help authorities identify its causes and prevent further environmental damage.
对河流污染开展独立调查，可帮助有关部门查明原因并防止环境进一步受损。
搭配
conduct an investigation 开展调查launch an investigation 启动调查an investigation into 对……的调查under investigation 正在接受调查
辨析提示
调查某事用investigation into；under investigation指正被调查。
词族
investigate (v.)、investigator (n.)、investigative (adj.)
相关词
- investigate 调查；查明
- mankind 人类
- evil 邪恶的；恶毒的
- unreasonable 不合理的；不讲理的
- slang 俚语
- overwhelming 压倒性的；极大的
- thoughtful 体贴的；考虑周到的
- establish 建立；创立
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