questioning

Befragung, Verhör

Das Stellen von Fragen an jemanden, besonders um bei einer offiziellen Untersuchung Tatsachen herauszufinden.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of asking someone questions, especially to find out facts in an official investigation.

• Police took him away for questioning.
• The witness remained calm during questioning.
• After hours of questioning, officers released her.

Synonyme: interrogation

Häufige Wendungen: police questioning, under questioning, for questioning

fragend

So, dass erkennbar ist, dass jemand eine Antwort möchte oder sich bei etwas unsicher ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Showing that you want an answer or are unsure about something.

• She gave me a questioning look.
• His questioning tone made me explain further.
• The children turned their questioning eyes toward the teacher.

Synonyme: inquiring, quizzical

Häufige Wendungen: questioning look, questioning glance, questioning tone