investigation
gb/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
formal process of finding facts
A careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an investigation into [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'investigation' (the process) with 'research' (study for knowledge), but 'investigation' is often about finding facts related to a specific case or event.
Συνώνυμα
inquiry (Slightly more formal; often used in British English for official fact-finding.)
|
probe (Informal or journalistic; often used for investigative journalism or political matters.)
Αντώνυμα
cover-up (An attempt to hide the truth instead of discovering it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
launch an investigation
|conduct an investigation
|criminal investigation
|police investigation
|under investigation
Θέματα
law
|crime
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
- The investigation revealed several safety violations at the factory.
- She is under investigation for possible fraud.
- The government ordered an independent investigation into the incident.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The police started an investigation after the fire.
- The company is doing an investigation of the problem.
- He is under investigation by the police.
- The investigation found the missing files.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
B2
action
2
detailed study to find causes
A close look at something to understand it or find the reason for it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an investigation of [something]
Συνώνυμα
examination (Broad term for looking closely at something; less formal than 'investigation' in some contexts.)
|
analysis (Focuses on breaking down information or data to understand it.)
Αντώνυμα
assumption (Accepting something as true without checking or studying it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
scientific investigation
|medical investigation
|carry out an investigation
|investigation results
Θέματα
science
|research
|medicine
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The scientists conducted an investigation of the new drug's effects.
- The cause of the engine failure is still under investigation.
- Our investigation into the data showed several errors.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The doctor did an investigation to find my illness.
- They did an investigation of the old building.
- The school started an investigation about the noise.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
investigation
IPA
GB/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - vest - ig - a - tion (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: investigation
- Plural: investigation, investigations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
investigations
noun
Core family
investigate
verb B1
investigator
noun B2
Related words
investigative
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
investigatory
adjective
reinvestigate
verb
reinvestigation
noun
Εκφράσεις
criminal investigation
1/kɹˈɪmənəl ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
official inquiry into a crime
A careful check by police to find out who did a crime and what happened.
Παραδείγματα
- The criminal investigation took more than six months.
- She was called in for questioning during a criminal investigation.
launch an investigation
1/lˈɔnt͡ʃ ən ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
start a formal inquiry
To begin a careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
Παραδείγματα
- The police launched an investigation into the missing child case.
- They decided to launch an investigation after receiving several complaints.
under investigation
1/ˈʌndɚ ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
being officially examined
Being checked or studied by police or other officials to find out the truth about something.
Παραδείγματα
- The company is currently under investigation for tax fraud.
- Several players are under investigation for match-fixing.