英 [ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt] 美 [ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt]
v. 侦察（某事）；调查（某人）；研究
[ 第三人称单数 investigates 现在分词 investigating 过去式 investigated 过去分词 investigated ][1]
investigate [ in'vestiɡeit ]
1、investigate scientifically
"Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"
同义词： look into
2、conduct an inquiry or investigation of
"The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"
同义词： inquire enquire[1]
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
investigate /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt/ ( investigating, investigated, investigates )
1.V-T/V-I If someone, especially an official, investigates an event, situation, or claim, they try to find out what happened or what is the truth. 调查
2.investigation N-VAR 调查[1]
investigate and collect evidence 调查取证
investigate for criminal responsibility 追究刑事责任 ; 究查刑事责任
grill investigate 调查
Investigate Mugging 调查街头劫案
investigate and verify 调查情况以求证实
investigate verb 调查
Aggressive investigate 积极探索
Investigate Murder Sighting 调查凶杀现场
investigate thoroughly 彻底调查清楚 ; 查根问底 ; 寻根究底 ; 彻底调查
investigate into 对……进行调查[1]