question closely; interrogate
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to interrogate; to question closely; to cross-examine
formalUsed formally, often by authorities or in serious investigations. It implies persistent, detailed questioning of a suspicious person to uncover the truth.
Jǐng警
chá察
duì对
xián嫌
yí疑
rén人
jìn进
xíng行
le了
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
de的
pán盘
jié诘
。
The police interrogated the suspect for a long time.
Hǎi海
guān关
guān官
yuán员
zǐ仔
xì细
pán盘
jié诘
nà那
wèi位
xié携
dài带
dà大
liàng量
xiàn现
jīn金
de的
lǚ旅
kè客
。
The customs officer closely questioned the passenger carrying a large amount of cash.
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Duì对
yú于
xíng形
jì迹
kě可
yí疑
de的
rén人
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
yán严
jiā加
pán盘
jié诘
。
We must strictly interrogate anyone whose movements are suspicious.