1inspect sb/sth (for sth) to look at sth closely or in great detail 检查;审视:
The detective inspected the room for fingerprints.侦探检查房间,寻找指印。
2 to make an official visit to make sure that rules are being obeyed, work is being done properly, etc 巡查;巡视;视察:
All food shops should be inspected regularly.所有食品商店都要定期接受检查。 ➔inspectionnoun [C,U]
The fire prevention service will carry out an inspection of the building next week.消防队下个星期要对大楼巡查。On inspection, the passport turned out to be false.经检查,发现护照原来是伪造的。