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to investigate
01
调查, 审查
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 company hired a private firm to investigate the allegations of fraud.
The police were called to investigate the suspicious death.
Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination.
02
调查, 研究
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.
Researchers investigate the behavior of certain species in their natural habitat.
Engineers investigate the structural integrity of the bridge before opening it to traffic.
例子
The company hired a private firm to investigate the allegations of fraud.
The police were called to investigate the suspicious death.
Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination.
She was determined to investigate the incident until she uncovered the truth.
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