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investigate

/ˌɪnˈvestəˌɡeɪt/ American
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  • v. 调查
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Definition
  • v. to examine a crime, problem, or event carefully to find out the facts
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Example
Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
警方正在调查火灾的起因。
Word familyinvestigat-
n.
investigatorL4investigationL6
adj.
investigativeL5
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