inspection

検査、点検

通常、問題を見つけたり安全を確かめたりするために、詳しく調べること。

やさしい英語で： A careful check of something, usually to find problems or make sure it is safe.

• The car passed its inspection.
• A safety inspection found damaged wires.
• We arranged an inspection of the roof.

使い方： inspection of something (The inspection of the lift revealed a fault.)

類義語： check, examination

よく使う表現： safety inspection, annual inspection, inspection of something, closer inspection

監督機関

人や企業が特定の規則や法律を守っているかを調べる機関。

やさしい英語で： An organization that checks whether people or businesses follow particular rules or laws.

• The labour inspection visited the factory.
• The inspection fined the restaurant owner.
• She sent her complaint to the state inspection.

類義語： inspectorate

よく使う表現： labour inspection, state inspection, inspection office