scrutinize
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++scru·ti·nize (also scrutinise British English) /ˈskruːtənaɪz/ verb [transitive] EXAMINEto examine someone or something very carefully 仔细检查，认真查看，详审 He scrutinized the document. 他细阅了这份文件。 She scrutinized his face. 她细细端详他的脸。► see thesaurus at examine→ See Verb table
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scrutinize• For example, unlike the United States, mergers should be very closely scrutinized.• There were predictable objections from departments which did not want to have their own policy advice scrutinized by outside experts.• The coach's assistants stood along the field and scrutinized every move we made.• The Tests themselves have been carefully scrutinized for balance and consistency to ensure they are reliable time and time again.• We fussed over Janir, scrutinizing his every move and expression.• But one thing is certain, they will be the most scrutinized players in franchise history.• Detectives scrutinized the area, looking for clues.• The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing the proposed merger of the two companies.• This would carry with it a responsibility on their part to help devise the tests, or at least to scrutinize their content.• One by one, they scrutinized them, inside and out, and compared the left and the right hands.scru·ti·nize verbChineseSyllable
Corpus to or very someone examine something carefully
scrutinize
scru‧ti‧nize
(also scrutinise British English) /ˈskruːtənaɪz, ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/ verb [transitive]
to examine someone or something very carefully:
He scrutinized the document.
She scrutinized his face.
▪ examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it: Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine. | Her new book examines the causes of social discontent. | A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreckage. | The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.
▪have a look at/take a look at especially spoken to quickly examine something to find out what is wrong with it or to find out more about it. Have a look at is less formal than examine, and is the usual phrase to use in everyday English: I’ll have a look at your car if you like.
▪inspect to examine something carefully to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer. | Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm. | Russian and American teams will have the right to inspect each other’s missile sites.
▪analyze (also analyse British English) to examine something carefully, especially detailed information about something, so that you can understand it: Researchers analyzed the results of the survey. | We’re still analysing all the data. | One of the problems in analyzing the situation is that we do not have all the information yet.
▪study to spend a lot of time examining something very carefully, for example a problem or situation: I won’t comment till I’ve had time to study the proposals. | A team of scientists has been studying the effects of global warming on Antarctica.
▪review to examine something such as a situation or process to see if any changes are necessary: The bank will review its security procedures after last week’s attack.
▪scrutinize (also scrutinise British English) to examine something very carefully to find out if there is anything wrong with it: Congress is currently scrutinizing the deal.
scru‧ti‧nize
(also scrutinise British English) /ˈskruːtənaɪz, ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/ verb [transitive]to examine someone or something very carefully:
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