ascertain
UK/.æsә'tein/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To find out or discover something with certainty, especially by investigation
查明；确定；弄清楚
Root Breakdown
Native Englishascertainother
=ascertain
Common Collocations
- 1.ascertain the truth查明真相
- 2.ascertain the facts确定事实
- 3.help ascertain帮助确认
Example Sentences
- 1.
We need to ascertain the facts of the case.
- 2.
They ascertained her qualifications for the position.