investigative UK [ɪn'ves.tɪ.gə.tɪv] US [-tˌɪv] (formal investigatory) adjective ■intended to examine a situation in order to discover the truth 调查研究的;侦查的•Children are encouraged to take an investigative approach to learning.鼓励孩子进行探究性学习。 •the investigatory panel调查小组 |