investigate thoroughly; probe
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to investigate thoroughly; to conduct an exhaustive probe
formalUsed for formal, serious investigations into incidents, accidents, or problems where a deep and comprehensive inquiry is necessary. Often used in official or professional contexts.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
jué决
dìng定
chè彻
chá查
cǐ此
cì次
huǒ火
zāi灾
shì事
gù故
de的
yuán原
yīn因
。
The government has decided to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of this fire accident.
Wěi委
yuán员
huì会
jiāng将
duì对
cái财
wù务
wéi违
guī规
xíng行
wéi为
jìn进
xíng行
chè彻
chá查
。
The committee will carry out an exhaustive probe into the financial irregularities.
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Zhè这
qǐ起
chǒu丑
wén闻
bì必
xū须
chè彻
chá查
dào到
dǐ底
。
This scandal must be thoroughly investigated to the very end.
Wèi为
le了
zhǎo找
chū出
xì系
tǒng统
lòu漏
dòng洞
，
ān安
quán全
tuán团
duì队
jìn进
xíng行
le了
chè彻
chá查
。
To identify the system's vulnerabilities, the security team performed a comprehensive investigation.