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investigation

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in·ves·ti·ga·tion /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/ ●●● W2 AWL noun  
1  [countableC]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  [uncountableU]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 THESAURUS
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 EnglishBrE 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.
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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 THESAURUS1
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1401 COCA: 1175
investigation

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ADJECTIVE | VERB + INVESTIGATION | INVESTIGATION + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤careful, close, detailed認真的／嚴密的／詳細的調查▸➤extensive廣泛的調查◇The authorities conducted an extensive investigation into his tax affairs.當局對他的納稅情況進行了大範圍的調查。➤full, in-depth, thorough全面的／深入的／徹底的調查➤preliminary初步調查◇After conducting preliminary investigations, government lawyers will set out areas of concern.完成初步調查以後，政府律師將對關注領域進行闡述。➤ongoing繼續進行的調查◇The ongoing investigation has led to numerous intelligence leads.正在進行的調查已牽出了多條情報線索。➤criminal, homicide, murder, police刑事調查；兇案調查；警方調查▸➤congressional, federal, government國會／聯邦／政府調查➤internal內部調查◇The board of directors commissioned its own internal investigation.董事會決定自行展開內部調查。➤independent獨立調查▸➤empirical, scientific實證／科學調查VERB + INVESTIGATION➤carry out, conduct, pursue, undertake開展調查；進行調查◇Police are still pursuing their investigations.警方仍在進行調查。➤initiate, launch, order開展／展開／下令進行調查➤call for, demand呼籲／要求調查◇He called for investigation into the hospital's management.他呼籲對醫院的管理進行調查。➤head, lead, oversee領導調查；監督調查▸➤complete完成調查➤deserve, merit, require, warrant值得／應該／需要／確需調查◇These claims certainly warrant further investigation.這些訴求確實需要進一步調查。➤impede, obstruct妨礙調查◇He was on trial for allegedly obstructing an investigation into the bank's dealings.他因涉嫌妨礙對銀行交易的調查而受審。INVESTIGATION + VERB➤demonstrate sth, reveal sth, show sth, uncover sth調查證明⋯／顯示⋯／表明⋯／發現⋯◇Closer investigation showed a flaw in this theory.進一步的調查研究表明這個理論有一個缺陷。➤conclude, show, suggest調查結論是；調查顯示◇An official investigation concluded that 9 000 people were killed or went missing during that period.一項官方調查得出的結論是，那個時期有 9,000 人或被殺或失踪。PREPOSITION➤on investigation經過調查◇On investigation, the noise turned out to be only a door banging.經過調查，發現那聲音不過是一扇門在砰砰作響。➤under investigation接受調查◇The singer is currently under investigation for possessing illegal drugs.這名歌手因涉嫌非法持有毒品正在接受調查。➤investigation into對⋯的調查◇Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.警方已對這些指控展開調查。PHRASES➤the subject of an investigation調查對象◇The matter is the subject of a police investigation, and we cannot comment.此事警方正在調查，我們不能發表評論。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1401 COCA: 1175
investigation noun
⇨ investigation (a police investigation) ⇨ report 1 (awaiting the results of a formal investigation) investigation

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investigation ♦︎ survey ♦︎ poll ♦︎ enquiry ♦︎ case ♦︎ probe ♦︎ inquest ♦︎ checkThese are all words for a process to find out about sth, especially to find all the facts or the cause of sth. 这些词均表示调查、查究，尤指详尽的调查。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an investigation / a survey / an enquiry / a probe / an inquest into sth◆a survey / an inquest / a check on sth / sb◆in a survey / a poll / an enquiry◆a full investigation / survey / enquiry / inquest / check◆an independent investigation / survey / poll / enquiry / probe / inquest / check◆an official investigation / survey / enquiry / probe◆a public investigation / survey / enquiry / inquest◆a murder investigation / enquiry / case / probe◆a police investigation / enquiry / probe / check◆to carry out an investigation / a survey / a poll / an enquiry / a check◆to conduct an investigation / a survey / a poll / an enquiry / an inquest / a check◆to order an investigation / an enquiry / a probe / an inquest◆to launch an investigation / a survey / an enquiry / a probe◆an investigation / a survey / a poll / an enquiry / an inquest / a check reveals / shows sth◆an investigation / a survey / a poll / an enquiry / an inquest finds sth◆the results / findings of an investigation / a survey / a poll / an enquiry / an inquest■ investigation [countable, uncountable] an official examination of the facts about a crime, accident or other situation （正式的）调查，侦查◆The police have completed their investigations into the accident.警方已完成对这起事故的调查。◆These are the same methods used in criminal investigations.这些方法跟在刑事调查中所使用的相同。◆She is currently under investigation for possessing illegal drugs.她因持有违禁药物目前正在接受调查。■ survey [countable] a process to find out the opinions or behaviour of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions 民意调查；民意测验◆According to the survey, many young adults have experimented with drugs.调查显示很多年轻人尝试过毒品。◆The charity did a survey of people's attitudes to the disabled.慈善机构就民众对残疾人的态度作了一次调查。  see also survey ⇨ survey verb ■ poll pəʊl; NAmE poʊl [countable] a process of questioning people who are representative of a larger group to get information about general opinions 民意测验；民意调查◆Nelson has a clear lead in the opinion polls.纳尔逊在民意测验中明显领先。◆A nationwide poll revealed differences in food preferences between the North and South.一项全国范围的民意调查显示北方人和南方人对食物各有所好。  see also exit poll , straw poll ⇨ election , poll ⇨ survey verb ■ enquiry ( inquiry, especially in NAmE) [countable] an official process to find out the cause of sth or to find out information about sth （正式的）调查，查究，查问◆There will be a public enquiry into the impact of the proposed new road.对拟建新路的影响将进行公开调查。◆ (formal) The director has been suspended on full pay pending an internal enquiry.该董事已被停职，仍领全薪，等候内部调查。■ case [countable] a matter that is being officially investigated, especially by the police （尤指警方）侦查的案情，调查的案件◆A detective is on the case at the moment.一名侦探正在调查此案。◆Four police officers are investigating the case.四名警察在调查此案。◆They never solved the Jones murder case.琼斯谋杀案一直未能侦破。■ probe [countable] (journalism 新闻) a thorough and careful investigation into sth, especially sth that might be illegal （尤指对涉嫌违法之事的）探究，详尽调查◆There is to be a police probe into the financial affairs of the company.警方将对这家公司的财务进行详细调查。◆Arson probe after three die in blaze (= in a news headline) 三人葬身烈焰，已展开纵火调查■ inquest ˈɪŋkwest [countable] an official process to find out the cause of sb's death, especially when it has not happened naturally; a discussion about sth that has failed 死因审理；验尸；勘验；（对失败之事所作的）检讨◆There will be a coroner's inquest into his death.将进行验尸以探究他的死因。◆There will inevitably be an inquest into the team's poor performance.对该队的差劲表现必然要进行检讨。■ check [countable] (rather informal) an investigation to find out more information about sth 调查；审查◆Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the job?莫里斯先生申请这个职位时对他进行过调查吗？◆The police ran a check on the registration number of the car.警方对那辆车的牌照号码进行了调查。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1401 COCA: 1175
investigation
An attempt to find out information: elicitation, investigation, search...

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