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scrutinize

UK //ˈskruːtɪnaɪz//US //ˈskruːtənaɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'scrutari',意为'搜索或检查',后通过法语 'scrutiner' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 仔细检查或审查某事物,通常指以批判性的眼光关注细节,以发现可能的问题或错误。

“The accountant scrutinized the financial records for any discrepancies.”

(会计师仔细检查财务记录,寻找任何差异。)

“She scrutinized his face for any sign of deception.”

(她仔细审视他的脸,寻找任何欺骗的迹象。)

同义词:examine, inspect, analyze, study, investigate

常见短语

scrutinize closely — 非常仔细地检查或审查,强调关注每一个细节。

“The detective scrutinized the crime scene closely for any clues.”

(侦探非常仔细地检查犯罪现场,寻找任何线索。)