inspect [ɪn'spekt] verb transitive ADVANCED ■to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition 检查;审视•After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.撞车后,两辆车的司机都下来检查各自的车有无损坏。 •She held the bank note up to the light and inspected it carefully.她举起钞票,对着光仔细检查。 ADVANCED ■to officially visit a place or a group of people in order to check that everything is correct and legal 视察;检阅•An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.今天下午卫生部的一名官员要来视察这家餐馆。 •The King inspected the troops.国王检阅了部队。 |