inspect
gb/ɪnspˈɛkt/ us/ɪnspˈɛkt/
B2
Английски
~ 9700
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B2
action
1
examine something carefully for problems
To look at something very carefully to see if it is good, safe, or correct, or to see small details.
Модел на употреба:
inspect [something] (for [problems/damage/errors])
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "inspect" when "look at" or "see" is more natural in casual speech. "Inspect" usually suggests a careful, detailed check, often looking for problems. For example, "The teacher inspected the students' homework" is natural, but "I inspected a movie yesterday" is wrong; it should be "I watched a movie yesterday." Also, learners may say *"inspect on something"*; the verb "inspect" is usually used without a preposition: "inspect something" or "inspect something for damage/errors."
Синоними
examine (Slightly more general; can be physical or mental checking, and is common in both everyday and academic use.)
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check (More informal and broad; often suggests a quicker or more routine look than "inspect".)
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scrutinize (More formal and intense; suggests very close and critical examination, often looking for faults.)
Антоними
ignore (To pay no attention at all, instead of looking carefully.)
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glance at (To look very quickly and not carefully, the opposite of a detailed inspection.)
Колокации
inspect a car
|inspect the goods
|inspect a document
|inspect for damage
|carefully inspect
|inspect each item
Теми
daily life
|work
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Always inspect the package for damage before you sign for it.
- The mechanic inspected the car and found a leak in the fuel line.
- She inspected the contract closely before agreeing to the terms.
- He inspected each piece of fruit and threw away the bruised ones.
- Customs officers inspected our bags but didn’t find anything suspicious.
Примери за учащи
- Please inspect the room before you leave the hotel.
- The doctor inspected my leg to see where it hurt.
- I inspected my phone and saw a small crack in the screen.
- We inspected the shoes carefully before we bought them.
- He inspected the report and found two spelling mistakes.
Глагол
formal
C1
action
2
officially examine for rules or safety
To go to a place as an official person and look at it carefully to see if it is safe and following the rules.
Модел на употреба:
inspect [a place/organization] (for [safety/compliance])
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this sense is usually used for official duties. Saying "My friend inspected my room" sounds strange unless the friend has an official role; "checked" or "looked at" would be more natural. Also, many languages use a noun like "control" or "revision"; in English, we say "inspect a factory" rather than "make a control of a factory."
Синоними
audit (Common for finances or processes; focuses on systematic official checking, especially of accounts or procedures.)
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survey (Can mean to examine an area or situation officially, but is broader and may include measurement or gathering opinions.)
Антоними
overlook (To fail to notice problems or rule-breaking during an examination.)
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neglect (To not carry out the necessary checks or duties at all.)
Колокации
inspect a factory
|inspect the premises
|inspect the troops
|inspect a restaurant
|inspect a school
|health officials inspect
Теми
government
|work
|law
Примери
- Health inspectors will inspect the restaurant tomorrow to make sure it meets safety standards.
- The fire department regularly inspects older buildings for fire hazards.
- An international team was sent to inspect the nuclear facilities.
- The head teacher will inspect all classrooms at the end of the term.
- Before opening, the new factory was inspected and approved by government officials.
Примери за учащи
- The city will inspect the bridge to check if it is safe.
- Officials inspected the hotel after the fire.
- The police came to inspect the building for any danger.
- The army general inspected the troops before the parade.
- A team will inspect the school to see if it follows the rules.
Глагол
technical
C1
action
3
view internal details in software
In computer work, to use a special tool to look inside code, data, or a web page element to see how it is built or what values it has.
Модел на употреба:
inspect [an element/object/code]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse the general meaning of "inspect" with this technical sense. In computing, "inspect" usually refers to a specific tool or feature (for example, the "Inspect" option in a browser), not just looking at the screen. Saying "inspect your computer" in this context is unclear; it is better to specify what is being inspected (e.g. "inspect the element," "inspect the object").
Синоними
debug (More general; means to find and fix problems in code, not only to look at its details.)
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probe (In some technical contexts, means to explore or test internal behavior, but is less specific than using an "inspect" tool.)
Антоними
execute (To run the code rather than pause and look inside it.)
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hide (To prevent internal information from being visible to tools or users.)
Колокации
inspect element
|inspect the code
|inspect an object
|inspect the DOM
|inspect the stack trace
|inspect variables
Теми
technology
|computing
Примери
- Right-click on the page and select "Inspect" to open the browser's developer tools.
- The engineer inspected the object in the debugger to check its current values.
- You should inspect the DOM to see which CSS rules are applied to that button.
- Developers can inspect the network requests to understand why the API is failing.
- He paused the program and inspected the stack trace to find the error.
Примери за учащи
- Click on the button and choose "Inspect" to see the HTML code.
- The programmer inspected the object to see its data.
- You can inspect the page to find the style of this text.
- She inspected the code line by line to find the bug.
- We inspected the network calls to see why the page was slow.
Граматика
Речникова форма
inspect
IPA
GB/ɪnspˈɛkt/
US/ɪnspˈɛkt/
Срички и ударение
in - spect (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: inspect
- 3rd Person Singular: inspects
- Present Participle: inspecting
- Past: inspected
Семейство думи
Forms
inspects
verb
inspecting
verb
inspected
verb
Core family
inspection
noun B1
inspector
noun B1
Related words
reinspect
verb
reinspection
noun
Advanced or less common
inspectorate
noun
Изрази
inspect the premises
1/ɪnspˈɛkt ðə pɹˈɛməsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
officially examine a building/area
To look carefully around a building or area, usually as an official person, to check if it is safe and follows the rules.
Примери
- Before signing the lease, you should inspect the premises with the landlord.
- Security staff inspect the premises every night after closing.
- The insurance company sent an agent to inspect the premises after the flood.
inspect the troops
2/ɪnspˈɛkt ðə tɹˈups/
fixed phrase
formal
formally review soldiers
To stand in front of a line or group of soldiers and look at them carefully to check their dress, equipment, and readiness.
Примери
- The general arrived to inspect the troops before the ceremony.
- The commander inspected the troops and praised their discipline.
- Every morning, the officers inspect the troops on the parade ground.