carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth
调查
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police are today investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang .警方今天正在调查是歹徒团伙打昏此人这一说法。
carry out research or study into (a subject, typically one in a scientific or academic field) so as to discover facts or information
深入研究(多指科学或学术领域)
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future studies will investigate whether long-term use of the drugs could prevent cancer .未来的研究将深入探究长期服用这些药物是否能(有效)预防癌症。
make inquiries as to the character, activities, or background of (someone)
审查,调查(性格、活动或背景)
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everyone with a possible interest in your brother's death must be thoroughly investigated .所有可能与你兄弟死亡有利害关系的人都必须予以彻底调查。
[no obj.]make a check to find out something
核查,检查(为发现某种情况)
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when you didn't turn up I thought I'd better come back to investigate .由于你没有赶到,我想我最好回来核查一下。
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investigatev.调查;深入研究;审查;核查;检查
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investv.投资;赋予;赋有;给…穿衣;包围;围攻;投入;耗费;花钱买;授予
"early 16th cent.: from Latin