investigation
🇬🇧 UK/in.vesti'geiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A careful and thorough examination or inquiry to discover facts or the truth about something.
调查,审查,研究
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.criminal investigation刑事调查
- 2.ongoing investigation持续的调查
Example Sentences
- 1.
The investigation into the financial scandal revealed widespread corruption.
- 2.
The investigation took months to gather sufficient evidence for prosecution.