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to investigate
01
调查, 侦查
to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts
Transitive: to investigate an incident or situation
Example
The police were called to investigate the suspicious death.
The company hired a private firm to investigate the allegations of fraud.
She was determined to investigate the incident until she uncovered the truth.
02
to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence
Transitive: to investigate sth
Example
The researchers will investigate the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Scientists will investigate the cause of the disease outbreak.
The government agency will investigate the safety of a new medication before approving it for public use.
word family
investig
Verb
investigate
Verb
investigating
Noun
investigation
Noun
investigative
Adjective
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