investigate
/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5409 in the learning path
调查；查明
Definitions
v. To examine facts carefully to discover what happened or why.
调查；查明
v. To study a subject carefully to learn more about it.
研究；探究
Example
A plumber came to investigate the strange noise upstairs.
一位水管工来查明楼上怪声的原因。
Researchers are investigating how access to green spaces affects the mental health of urban residents.
研究人员正在探究接触绿地如何影响城市居民的心理健康。
Collocations
- investigate a complaint
- investigate the cause
- investigate a link
Word family
- investigation (n.)
- investigator (n.)
- investigative (adj.)
Synonyms
- examine
- probe
Usage tip
直接接调查对象：investigate the problem，不加into。
FAQ
- What does investigate mean?
- To examine facts carefully to discover what happened or why. To study a subject carefully to learn more about it.
- How is investigate pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/, US /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
