examination
n
1 [U] action of examining; being examined 檢查; 調(diào)查; 被檢查
Careful examination of the ruins revealed new evidence. 仔細(xì)檢查了廢墟後發(fā)現(xiàn)了新的證據(jù).
On (ie As a result of) further examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. 經(jīng)過進(jìn)一步的調(diào)查發(fā)現(xiàn)簽名不是真跡.
2 (also exam) [C]
testing of knowledge or ability by means of questions, practical exercises, etc 考試
an examination in Physics 物理考試
sit/take an examination, ie have one's knowledge tested by a written examination 參加考試
pass/fail an examination, ie be/not be successful in an examination 考試及格[不及格]
an oral examination 口試
an entrance examination, eg to test an applicant wishing to enter a school, college, etc 入學(xué)試
[attrib 作定語]
an examination paper, ie sheet(s) of paper with a list of questions set by an examiner 試卷.
3 [C] close inspection of sb/sth or inquiry into sth 檢查; 查閱; 審查
a medical examination by a doctor 醫(yī)生的診察
an examination of business accounts 對商業(yè)帳目的審查.
4 [C, U] (action of) questioning by a lawyer in a law court (在法庭上由律師進(jìn)行的)訊問
a fresh examination of the witness 對證人的再次訊問
After further examination by the prosecutionthe witness was allowed to leave the court. 證人經(jīng)原告律師訊問後, 獲準(zhǔn)離開法庭.
5 (idm 習(xí)語) under exami`nation being examined 在檢查中; 在調(diào)查中; 在審查中
The prisoner is still under examination. 囚犯仍在受審.
The proposals are still under examination, ie have not yet been approved. 提案仍在審查中.
?? 擴(kuò)展釋義
*[ig,z?mi'nei??n]n. 考試, 測驗(yàn), 審查【醫(yī)】 檢查, 診察【經(jīng)】 檢查, 審核, 驗(yàn)收(放行)相關(guān)詞組: put sb under examination put sb's conduct under examination on examination