inspect/Inˋspɛkt; Inˈspekt/v [T]1 to examine something carefully 检验﹔仔细检查: inspect sth carefully/closely She bent down to inspect the plant more closely. 她俯身更仔细地查看这株植物。inspect sth for sth He inspected the car for damage. 他查看了汽车的损坏情况。2 to visit a building or organization officially in order to make sure everything is satisfactory and rules are being obeyed 视察﹔检阅: The building was inspected by fire officers. 这幢大楼已经消防官员巡视。—inspection /-ˋspɛkʃən; -ˈspekʃ$n/n [C,U] An inspection was carried out at the school. 有人来学校视察了一次。