investigation noun ⇨investigation (a police investigation)⇨report1 (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 ⇨ surveyverb■poll / /pəʊl; NAmEpoʊl/ [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 ⇨ surveyverb■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] (ratherinformal) 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。
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commission a report on the health service委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports报纸的报道a progress/medical report进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ study ♦︎ investigation ♦︎ review ♦︎ surveyThese are all words for an official document written by a person or group that has examined a particular situation or problem.这些词均表示调查报告。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a report / an investigation / a survey into sth◆a report / a study / an investigation / a review / a survey by sb◆a / an new / recent / important / major / comprehensive / wide-ranging / extensive report / study / investigation / review / survey◆the latest report / study / investigation / review / survey◆a / an government / official / public / independent report / study / investigation / review / survey◆to do a report / a study / an investigation / a review / a survey◆to undertake a study / an investigation / a review / a survey◆to order a report / a study / an investigation / a review◆to commission a report / study / review / survey◆to call for a report / an investigation / a review◆to publish / release / read a report / study / review / survey◆a report / study / investigation / review / survey finds / shows / reveals / suggests sth◆a report / study / review calls for / proposes / recommends sth■report [countable] an official document written by a group of people who have examined a particular situation or problem调查报告◆The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks.委员会将在几周后发布有关公共医疗服务的调查报告。◆We will have to wait until they deliver their report before we can come to any conclusions.我们得等到他们提交报告后才能下结论。■study [countable] a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail, especially in order to recommend what should be done（尤指为了提出建议的）专题研究，专项调查◆A recent study revealed an unacceptable level of air pollution in the city.最近的一项研究显示，这个城市的空气污染已经达到令人无法接受的地步。◆The company undertook an in-depth feasibility study(= a study into whether sth is possible and how it could be done) before adopting the new system.采用新系统前，这家公司进行了一次深入的可行性研究。◆A comparative study(= a study comparing two things) was carried out into the environmental costs of different energy sources.对不同能源的环境成本进行了一项比较研究。ⓘ A case study is a detailed study of the development of a person, group or situation over a period of time. * case study指个案研究，是对个人、群体或状况在一段时间内发展的详细研究。 see also study ⇨ researchnoun, study ⇨ examineverb■investigation [countable, uncountable] a formal or academic examination of a situation, especially in order to discover the facts（尤指为了解真相的）正式调查，学术研究◆The government has ordered an official investigation into the matter.政府已下令对此事展开正式调查。◆Closer investigation showed this idea to be untenable.更进一步的研究显示这种构想站不住脚。 see also investigate ⇨ investigate■review [countable] a report on a subject or series of events报告；汇报；述评；回顾◆The first chapter presents a critical review of the existing preschool education system.第一章对现行学前教育体系进行了批判性述评。ⓘ Review is often used to talk about a report that considers all the research and writing about a subject or events over a period of time, and gives an opinion about the current situation or state of knowledge. * review常指报告考虑了某段时期关于某课题或相关事件的所有研究和著作，并就目前情况或知识现状提出意见。 see also review ⇨ examineverb■survey /ˈsɜːveɪ; NAmEˈsɜːrveɪ/ [countable] a general study or description of sth总体研究；概述◆They are carrying out a survey of small businesses in London.他们在对伦敦的小型企业进行总体研究。 see also survey ⇨ examineverb