1 to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc very carefully 仔细考虑或研究:
These theories will be examined in more detail later on in the lecture.稍后在讲课中还更详尽地研究这些理论。
2examine sb/sth (for sth) to look at sb/sth carefully in order to find out sth 检查:
The detective examined the room for clues.探员检查房间,寻找线索。
3 (formal 正式)examine sb (in/on sth) to test what sb knows or can do 对(某人)进行考查:
You will be examined on everything that has been studied in the course.课程中学过的东西统统要考。
examine/IgˋzæmIn; Iɡˈzæmən or IɡˈzæmIn/v [T] 1 to look at something carefully in order to find out more about it 检查﹐检验: The doctor examined her ankle. 医生检查了她的脚踝。2 to consider an idea or plan carefully 仔细考虑﹐审查: The proposals will be examined in detail . 这些提议将会经过详细审议。+how/whether/what This chapter examines how the law actually operates. 本章探讨法律的实际运作。3 formal to test someone's knowledge of a subject【正式】考核〔某人〕
examineexamineexaminesexaminedexaminingverb (examines, examining, examined)1to look carefully at something or somebody: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. Have the car examined by an expert before you buy it.2(formal) to ask questions to find out what somebody knows or what they can do: You will be examined on everything you have learnt this year.