inspect
gb/ɪnspˈɛkt/ us/ɪnspˈɛkt/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
megvizsgál, átvizsgál, ellenőriz
VERBO
B2
1
megvizsgál
B1
átvizsgál
B2
Patrón de uso:
inspect [something] (for [problems/damage/errors])
Always inspect the package for damage before you sign for it.
Aláírás előtt mindig vizsgálja meg a csomagot, hogy nincs-e rajta sérülés.
The mechanic inspected the car and found a leak in the fuel line.
A szerelő megvizsgálta az autót, és szivárgást talált az üzemanyagvezetékben.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please inspect the room before you leave the hotel.
Kérem, vizsgálja meg a szobát, mielőtt elhagyja a hotelt.
The doctor inspected my leg to see where it hurt.
Az orvos megvizsgálta a lábamat, hogy lássa, hol fáj.
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.
Error frecuente:
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."
Significado
examine something carefully for problems
Colocaciones
inspect a car
|inspect the goods
|inspect a document
|inspect for damage
|carefully inspect
|inspect each item
Sinónimos
examine (Slightly more general; can be physical or mental checking, and is common in both everyday and academic use.)
|
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To look at something very carefully to see if it is good, safe, or correct, or to see small details.
To look at something very carefully in order to check its condition, quality, or details, especially to find problems or defects.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
ellenőriz
B1
Patrón de uso:
inspect [a place/organization] (for [safety/compliance])
Health inspectors will inspect the restaurant tomorrow to make sure it meets safety standards.
Az egészségügyi ellenőrök holnap ellenőrzik az éttermet, hogy megbizonyosodjanak róla, megfelel-e a biztonsági előírásoknak.
The fire department regularly inspects older buildings for fire hazards.
A tűzoltóság rendszeresen ellenőrzi a régebbi épületeket tűzveszély szempontjából.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The city will inspect the bridge to check if it is safe.
A város ellenőrizni fogja a hidat, hogy megállapítsa, biztonságos-e.
Officials inspected the hotel after the fire.
A hatóságok a tűz után ellenőrizték a szállodát.
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.
Error frecuente:
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."
Significado
officially examine for rules or safety
Colocaciones
inspect a factory
|inspect the premises
|inspect the troops
|inspect a restaurant
|inspect a school
|health officials inspect
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
government
|work
|law
Definición
To go to a place as an official person and look at it carefully to see if it is safe and following the rules.
To visit and examine a place, organization, or group in an official role in order to check whether rules, laws, or standards are being followed.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
megvizsgál
B2
Patrón de uso:
inspect [an element/object/code]
Right-click on the page and select "Inspect" to open the browser's developer tools.
Kattintson a jobb gombbal az oldalra, és válassza az „Elem vizsgálata” lehetőséget a böngésző fejlesztői eszközeinek megnyitásához.
The engineer inspected the object in the debugger to check its current values.
A mérnök megvizsgálta az objektumot a hibakeresőben, hogy ellenőrizze az aktuális értékeit.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Click on the button and choose "Inspect" to see the HTML code.
Kattintson a gombra, és válassza az „Elem vizsgálata” lehetőséget, hogy lássa a HTML-kódot.
The programmer inspected the object to see its data.
A programozó megvizsgálta az objektumot, hogy lássa az adatait.
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.
Error frecuente:
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").
Significado
view internal details in software
Colocaciones
inspect element
|inspect the code
|inspect an object
|inspect the DOM
|inspect the stack trace
|inspect variables
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
technology
|computing
Definición
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.
In computing, to use a tool or command to view the internal structure, properties, or state of code, data, or an interface element for debugging or analysis.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inspect
AFI
GB/ɪnspˈɛkt/
US/ɪnspˈɛkt/
Sílabas y acento
in - spect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: inspect
- 3rd Person Singular: inspects
- Present Participle: inspecting
- Past: inspected
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.