investigate

investigate

英 [ɪn'vestɪgeɪt]
　　美 [ɪn'vɛstɪɡet]

v. 調查；研究

中文詞源：

investigate 調查，偵查

in-,進入，使，vestige,腳印，蹤跡，殘餘。即跟蹤腳印，引申詞義調查，偵查。

例句：

1. We were asked to investigate the alleged inconsistencies in his evidence.
我們被要求對他證詞中的前後矛盾之處進行調查。

2. The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims.
雙方同意組建一個委員會來調查那些索賠要求。

3. He felt impelled to investigate further.
他覺得有必要作進一步調查。

4. The FBI has been called in to investigate.
聯邦調查局奉命進行調查。

5. We should not jump to conclusions. Let's investigate first.
我們不應草率下結論, 還是先調查一下吧.