inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ noun plural inspections
plural inspections
Learner's definition of INSPECTION
1
: the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something检查;检验 [noncount]
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Close inspection of the candles revealed some small defects.经仔细检查发现蜡烛存在一些小瑕疵。
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On closer inspection, [=when it was examined more closely] the painting proved to be a fake.经过更加缜密的检查,这幅画被确定为赝品。
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2
: an official visit to a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition视察 [count]
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