inspect

点検する、調べる

状態を確かめたり問題を見つけたりするため、物を注意深く調べること。

やさしい英語で： To look at something carefully to check its condition or find problems.

• Inspect the fruit before buying it.
• She inspected the car for scratches.
• Have you inspected the roof since the storm?

使い方： inspect something for something (Inspect the roof for signs of damage.)

類義語： examine, check, look over, scrutinize

よく使う表現： inspect something carefully, inspect for damage, inspect the engine

査察する、検査する

公的な点検や監査の一環として、物事を調べること。

やさしい英語で： To examine something as part of an official check.

• Officials inspect the school every year.
• The general inspected the troops before the parade.
• A health officer will inspect the restaurant tomorrow.

類義語： examine, check

よく使う表現： inspect the troops, inspect a factory, inspect a school