investigate

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Definitions

v.

To examine or inquire into something carefully in order to discover facts or the truth.

调查,审查,研究

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.investigate a crime调查犯罪
  • 2.thoroughly investigate彻底调查

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Police launched an investigation to investigate the suspicious circumstances.

  • 2.

    Scientists investigate climate change through extensive research and data analysis.

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