interrogate
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IELTSTOEFLGREC2
释义
v.
To question someone closely, formally, or aggressively, often under pressure.
审问；盘问；讯问
v.
To examine or query a database, device, or system for information.
（对数据库、设备等）查询、读取信息
词根拆分
词根派生inter-（在……之间、来回）+ rog（问）+ -ate（动词后缀）=「来回地问」。普通的提问一旦反复施压就变成了审讯——这种不停的追问就是 interrogate。
词根 rog 还连着 8 个词常用搭配
- 1.interrogate a suspect审问嫌疑人
- 2.interrogate a witness盘问证人
- 3.interrogate under oath宣誓后接受讯问
- 4.interrogate a database查询数据库
例句
- 1.
Police interrogated the suspect for several hours overnight.
警方连夜审问了嫌疑人好几个小时。
- 2.
Reporters interrogated the minister about the missing funds.
记者们就失踪的资金盘问那位部长。
- 3.
The software interrogates the sensor every few seconds for new data.
该软件每隔几秒就向传感器查询一次新数据。
易混词辨析
interrogate vs interview vs question——question 最中性通用。interview 是有结构、通常合作的对话（求职面试）。interrogate 带着压力和怀疑：你审问的是你认为在隐瞒的人，而不是面试者。