investigation
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·ves·ti·ga·tion /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/ ●●● W2 AWL noun 1 [countable]SCCSCP an official attempt to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem 〔对犯罪、事故或科学问题等进行的正式的〕调查，侦查 The investigation continued for nearly three years. 调查持续了近三年。investigation into The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash. 当局计划对这桩坠机事件展开全面调查。investigation of Baker demanded an investigation of the district attorney’s office. 贝克要求对地方检察官的办公室进行搜查。 a criminal investigation 刑事调查 A private detective was hired to conduct the investigation. 雇了一名私人侦探进行调查。2 [uncountable]INVESTIGATE the act of investigating something 调查（行动）investigation of the investigation of computer fraud 对电脑诈骗的调查under investigation (=being investigated) 正在调查中 The whole issue is still under investigation. 整个事件仍在调查中。n THESAURUSinvestigation a process in which the police or another organization try to find out the truth about a crime or accidentFollowing a major police investigation, two men were arrested.The investigation into the causes of the air crash are continuing.inquiry an official process to find out why something happened, which usually takes several months or yearsLocal people are calling for an inquiry into the accident.An independent inquiry found serious shortcomings at the children’s home.case a matter that police or officials are trying to find out information about, especially so that it can be dealt with in a court of lawThe case has never been solved. The police say it is one of the most puzzling cases they have had to deal with.probe an investigation in which many questions are asked to find out the truth about something – used especially in journalismThe TV show featured a probe into charges charged by high street banks. inquest a legal investigation to find out why someone diedThe inquest heard that Mr Swan was poisoned.survey a process in which people are asked questions in order to find out about their opinions or about their behaviourThey did a survey to find out the most popular pop star. Based on a survey of 250 companies, the report says that ‘ over two thirds of companies expect operating costs to increase as a result of addressing environmental issues.autopsy British English a medical examination of a dead person’s body, to find out why that person diedIf she died of a drug overdose, it would show up in the autopsy.Examples from the Corpus
investigation• a criminal investigation• Prison officials are carrying out a full investigation after two prisoners escaped from a prison vehicle.• Following a major police investigation, two men have been arrested.• The investigation into the cause of the air crash is continuing.• the investigation of drug smuggling• The Senator promised a thorough investigation into the fund-raising activities of both parties.conduct ... investigation• Bill Thomas, R-Calif., shortly before the House voted 224-187 to authorize an eight-member panel to conduct the investigation.under investigation• Dodd is still under investigation.in·ves·ti·ga·tion noun →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
out an find about to the truth official attempt Corpus
investigation
in‧ves‧ti‧ga‧tion W2 AC /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
The investigation continued for nearly three years.
investigation into
The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash.
investigation of
Baker demanded an investigation of the district attorney’s office.
a criminal investigation
A private detective was hired to conduct the investigation.
2. [uncountable] the act of investigating something
investigation of
the investigation of computer fraud
under investigation (=being investigated)
The whole issue is still under investigation.
▪ investigation a process in which the police or another organization try to find out the truth about a crime or accident: Following a major police investigation, two men were arrested. | The investigation into the causes of the air crash are continuing.
▪inquiry an official process to find out why something happened, which usually takes several months or years: Local people are calling for an inquiry into the accident. | An independent inquiry found serious shortcomings at the children’s home.
▪case a matter that police or officials are trying to find out information about, especially so that it can be dealt with in a court of law: The case has never been solved. | The police say it is one of the most puzzling cases they have had to deal with.
▪probe an investigation in which many questions are asked to find out the truth about something – used especially in journalism: The TV show featured a probe into charges charged by high street banks.
▪inquest a legal investigation to find out why someone died: The inquest heard that Mr Swan was poisoned.
▪survey a process in which people are asked questions in order to find out about their opinions or about their behaviour: They did a survey to find out the most popular pop star. | Based on a survey of 250 companies, the report says that ‘ over two thirds of companies expect operating costs to increase as a result of addressing environmental issues.
▪autopsy British English a medical examination of a dead person’s body, to find out why that person died: If she died of a drug overdose, it would show up in the autopsy.
in‧ves‧ti‧ga‧tion W2 AC /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun Word Family: noun: investigation, investigatory; adjective: investigative, investigatory; verb: investigate
1. [countable] an official attempt to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem: investigation into
investigation of
2. [uncountable] the act of investigating something
investigation of
under investigation (=being investigated)
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Committing a crime 犯罪
commit a crime/a murder/a violent assault/a brutal killing/an armed robbery/fraud犯罪／谋杀罪／暴力侵犯他人身体罪／残杀罪／持械抢劫罪／诈骗罪 be involved in terrorism/a suspected arson attack/people smuggling/human trafficking参与恐怖主义活动；涉嫌纵火袭击；参与人口走私／人口贩卖 engage/participate in criminal activity/illegal practices/acts of mindless vandalism参与犯罪活动／非法活动／愚昧的故意毁坏他人财产的行为 steal sb's wallet/purse/( mobile phone/BrE ( cell phoneNAmE 偷某人的钱包／手机 rob a bank/a person/a tourist抢劫银行／他人／游客 break into/ ( BrE burgle/ ( NAmE burglarize a house/a home/an apartment入室盗窃 hijack a plane/ship/bus劫持飞机／轮船／公共汽车 smuggle drugs/weapons/arms/immigrants走私毒品／武器／军火；偷运移民 launder drug money (through sth)（通过…）洗毒资 forge documents/certificates/passports伪造文件／证件／护照 take/accept/pay sb/offer (sb) a bribe索取／收受贿赂；向（某人）行贿 run a phishing/an email/an Internet scam进行网络钓鱼／电子邮件／互联网诈骗
Fighting crime 打击犯罪
combat/fight crime/terrorism/corruption/drug trafficking打击犯罪／恐怖主义／腐败／贩毒 prevent/stop credit-card fraud/child abuse/software piracy防止／阻止信用卡诈骗／虐待儿童／软件盗版 deter/stop criminals/burglars/thieves/shoplifters/vandals威慑／阻止犯罪分子／入室盗窃者／小偷／商店扒手／故意破坏公物者 reduce/tackle/crack down on knife/gun/violent/street crime/( antisocial behaviourespecially
BrE 减少／处理／严厉打击持刀／持枪／暴力／街头犯罪／反社会行为 foil a bank raid/a terrorist plot挫败一起银行抢劫案／一次恐怖分子的阴谋 help/support/protect the victims of crime帮助／支持／保护犯罪活动的受害者
Investigating crime 调查犯罪活动
report a crime/a theft/a rape/an attack/( an incident to the policeespecially
BrE 向警方举报不法行为／偷窃案／强奸案／袭击事件／暴力事件 witness the crime/attack/murder/incident目击犯罪／袭击／谋杀／暴力事件 investigate a murder/( a homicide/a burglary/a robbery/the alleged incidentespecially
NAmE 调查谋杀案／蓄意杀人案／入室盗窃案／抢劫案／涉嫌的暴力事件 conduct/launch/pursue an investigation (into…)/( a police/murder inquiryespecially
BrE 进行／开始／继续（对…的）调查／警方调查／谋杀案调查 investigate/reopen a criminal/murder case调查／重新审理犯罪／谋杀案件 examine/investigate/find fingerprints at the crime scene/the scene of crime仔细检查／调查／查找犯罪现场的指纹 collect/gather forensic evidence收集法医证据 uncover new evidence/a fraud/a scam/a plot/a conspiracy/political corruption/a cache of weapons发现新证据／诈骗／欺诈／密谋／阴谋／政治腐败／私藏武器 describe/identify a suspect/the culprit/the perpetrator/the assailant/the attacker描述／指认嫌疑犯／罪犯／作恶者／攻击者／袭击者 question/interrogate a suspect/witness询问嫌疑人／目击证人 solve/crack the case破案