examine

esaminare, analizzare

Osservare o studiare qualcosa con attenzione per conoscerlo meglio.

In inglese semplice: To look at or think about something carefully to learn more about it.

• She examined the old photograph.
• We need to examine the evidence carefully.
• Have you examined all the possible causes?

Sinonimi: inspect, study, investigate

Espressioni comuni: examine something closely, examine the evidence, examine something carefully, examine the scene

visitare, esaminare

Controllare il corpo di una persona o le condizioni di qualcosa per individuare eventuali problemi.

In inglese semplice: To check someone’s body, or something’s condition, to see whether anything is wrong.

• The doctor examined my knee.
• A vet will examine the injured dog.
• When did someone last examine your eyes?

Sinonimi: check, inspect

Espressioni comuni: examine a patient, examine someone’s eyes, examine an injury

interrogare

Fare domande a qualcuno in tribunale per sapere cosa conosce di un caso.

In inglese semplice: To ask someone questions in court to find out what they know about a case.

• The lawyer examined the witness.
• Each witness was examined under oath.
• The prosecutor will examine her about the events that evening.

Sinonimi: question, interrogate

Espressioni comuni: examine a witness, examine someone under oath

esaminare, interrogare

Mettere alla prova qualcuno o fargli domande precise per capire cosa sa.

In inglese semplice: To test someone’s knowledge or question them closely to find out what they know.

• The panel examined each candidate.
• Students will be examined orally next week.
• Investigators examined the witness about the missing money.

Come si usa: examine someone on something (Students were examined on their knowledge of local history.)

Sinonimi: test, question, interrogate

Espressioni comuni: examine a candidate, examine someone on something