inspect
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·spect /ɪnˈspekt/ ●●○ AWL verb [transitive] 1 EXAMINEto examine something carefully in order to find out more about it or to find out what is wrong with it 仔细检查；检验 I got out of the car to inspect the damage. 我下车查看损坏情况。 Police inspected the scene and interviewed all the staff. 警察仔细检查了现场并询问了所有员工。inspect something for something The police will inspect the venue for safety. 警察将检查会场的安全性。► see thesaurus at examine2 EXAMINEto make an official visit to a building, organization etc to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed 视察；检阅 The building is regularly inspected by the fire-safety officer. 消防安全官定期巡视这座大楼。 General Allenby arrived to inspect the troops. 艾伦比将军前来检阅部队。► see thesaurus at check RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say take a look at something or someone or, in British English, have a look at something or someone rather than inspect something or someone: 日常英语一般说take a look at，英国英语则说have a look at，而不说inspectCan I take a look at your ticket, please? 请让我看一下你的票好吗？→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
inspect• Restaurants are inspected at least once a year by Health Department officials.• The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer.• Russian and American teams will have the right to inspect each other's missile sites.• All trucks coming through are inspected for mechanical violations.• The school will be inspected in May.• At the airport, Customs officials inspected my purse and hand luggage.• Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.• General Allen arrived to inspect the troops.inspect something for something• We hired someone to inspect our roof for leaks.From Longman Business Dictionaryinspectin‧spect /ɪnˈspekt/ verb [transitive]1to check something officially to see whether it is of the right standard or quality, or whether it is safe to useThe engines are all inspected before they leave the factory.2to visit a factory or other building to check that everything is satisfactory and all the rules are being obeyedPetrochemical plants have to be inspected regularly by the Labor Department. —inspector noun [countable]a quality control inspectorFDA inspectors visit seafood processors only once every four years, on average.→ See Verb tableOrigin inspect (1600-1700) Latin past participle of inspicere, from specere “to look”in·spect verb →REGISTER1ChineseSyllable
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inspect
in‧spect AC /ɪnˈspekt/
verb [transitive]
I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
Police inspected the scene and interviewed all the staff.
inspect something for something
The police will inspect the venue for safety.
2. to make an official visit to a building, organization etc to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed:
The building is regularly inspected by the fire-safety officer.
General Allenby arrived to inspect the troops.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say take a look at something/somebody or, in British English, have a look at something or someone rather than inspect something or someone:
▪Can I take a look at your ticket, please?
in‧spect AC /ɪnˈspekt/
verb [transitive] Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: past participle of inspicere, from specere 'to look'
1. to examine something carefully in order to find out more about it or to find out what is wrong with it:Language: Latin
Origin: past participle of inspicere, from specere 'to look'
inspect something for something
2. to make an official visit to a building, organization etc to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed:
REGISTER
In everyday English, people usually say take a look at something/somebody or, in British English, have a look at something or someone rather than inspect something or someone:
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check to look at sth closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, safe or satisfactory 指检查、审查、核查，以确保完好、正常和安全 ：◆ Check your work before handing it in. 交作业前先检查一遍。 examine to look at sb/sth closely to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem 指仔细检查或检验人或事物，以确认有无问题或找出问题所在 ：◆ The goods were examined for damage on arrival. 货物到达时已检查是否有破损。 inspect to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is satisfactory; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable 指检查、查看、审视，以确保一切妥当；视察（学校、工厂等） ：◆ Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them. 要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。 ◆ The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year. 旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。
check, examine or inspect? 用 check、examine 还是 inspect？
go over sth to check sth carefully for mistakes, damage or anything dangerous 指仔细检查是否有错误、损坏或危险 ：◆ Go over your work for spelling mistakes before you hand it in. 交作业前仔细检查一下拼写错误。
Patterns
to check/examine/inspect/go over (sth) for sthto check/examine/inspect/go over sth to see if/whether… to check/examine/inspect/go over sth carefully/thoroughly
check to look at sth closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, safe or satisfactory 指检查、审查、核查，以确保完好、正常和安全 ：◆ Check your work before handing it in. 交作业前先检查一遍。 examine to look at sb/sth closely to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem 指仔细检查或检验人或事物，以确认有无问题或找出问题所在 ：◆ The goods were examined for damage on arrival. 货物到达时已检查是否有破损。 inspect to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is satisfactory; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable 指检查、查看、审视，以确保一切妥当；视察（学校、工厂等） ：◆ Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them. 要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。 ◆ The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year. 旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。
check, examine or inspect? 用 check、examine 还是 inspect？
go over sth to check sth carefully for mistakes, damage or anything dangerous 指仔细检查是否有错误、损坏或危险 ：◆ Go over your work for spelling mistakes before you hand it in. 交作业前仔细检查一下拼写错误。
Patterns
to check/examine/inspect/go over (sth) for sthto check/examine/inspect/go over sth to see if/whether… to check/examine/inspect/go over sth carefully/thoroughly