examines; examined; examining
examines; examined; examining
Learner's definition of EXAMINE
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: to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.检查;调查;审核 -
An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books.一名会计师已受聘审核这家公司的账目。
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We need to examine [=consider] this question more carefully.我们需要更细致地研究一下这个问题。
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The police examined the evidence carefully.警方仔细地查验了证据。
2
: to test or look carefully at (something or someone) for signs of illness or injury检查(身体) -
You should have your eyes examined.你该去检查一下眼睛。
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He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him.几位医生给他做了检查,没发现什么问题。
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the examining room [=a room in a doctor's office where the doctor examines patients](医生的)检查室
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law : to question (someone) closely讯问;审问;审讯 — see also cross-examine
— examiner
noun, plural examiners [count]