examine
gb/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ us/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 1200
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำกริยา
B1
action
1
Look at closely for information
To look at something very carefully to learn more about it or find problems.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to examine [something] carefully
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examine' with 'test' — 'examine' means to look at or check, while 'test' means to try something to see if it works or to measure ability.
คำพ้องความหมาย
inspect (Often used for physical checking, especially for quality or safety.)
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study (Focuses more on careful mental attention over time.)
คำตรงข้าม
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
examine evidence
|examine details
|examine closely
|examine the situation
|examine thoroughly
หัวข้อ
learning
|science
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The detective examined the crime scene for clues.
- Please examine the document before you sign it.
- The doctor examined the patient’s leg for signs of injury.
- She examined the painting under a bright light.
- We examined the proposal carefully before making a decision.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The teacher examined the homework.
- He examined the photo closely.
- The doctor examined my arm.
- She examined the box for damage.
- We examined the list of names.
คำกริยา
B2
action
2
Test knowledge or ability
To give someone a test to see what they know or can do.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to examine [someone] in [a subject]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse 'examine' with 'study' — 'study' means to learn, but 'examine' means to test what has been learned.
คำพ้องความหมาย
test (Most common everyday word; less formal than 'examine'.)
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assess (More formal; can include broader evaluation beyond tests.)
คำตรงข้าม
coach (To teach and prepare someone instead of testing them.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
examine students
|examine candidates
|examine orally
|examine formally
หัวข้อ
education
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The board will examine the applicants in mathematics.
- They examined the pilots on their knowledge of safety procedures.
- The teacher examined the class on last week’s material.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The teacher will examine us in history.
- They will examine the new workers.
- She examined me in English.
- The school will examine all students next week.
คำกริยา
B1
action
3
Check physical condition closely
To look at something carefully, sometimes touching it, to see its condition.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to examine [object] for [problem/feature]
คำพ้องความหมาย
check (More general and less formal; can be quick or detailed.)
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scrutinize (Implies very detailed and critical examination.)
คำตรงข้าม
overlook (To fail to notice something when checking.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
examine goods
|examine machinery
|examine luggage
หัวข้อ
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- Customs officers examined the bags for illegal items.
- She examined the car for scratches before buying it.
- The jeweler examined the diamond under a magnifying glass.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- He examined the shoes for holes.
- They examined my bag at the airport.
- The mechanic examined the car engine.
- I examined my phone for damage.
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examine
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
US/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
ex - am - ine (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
รูปคำ
Verb
- Base: examine
- 3rd Person Singular: examines
- Present Participle: examining
- Past: examined
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
examines
verb
examining
verb
examined
verb
Core family
Related words
examinee
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unexamined
adjective
Advanced or less common
examinable
adjective
วลีและสำนวน
cross-examine
1/kɹˈɔs ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
phrasal verb
Question in court after other lawyer
To ask someone many questions in court after another lawyer has already asked them questions.
ตัวอย่าง
- The defense lawyer will cross-examine the witness tomorrow.
- She was cross-examined by the prosecutor for over an hour.
examine in detail
1/ɪɡzˈæmɪn ˈɪn dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
Look at every part carefully
To look closely at all parts of something to understand it well.
ตัวอย่าง
- We will examine in detail how the system works.
- The report examines in detail the causes of the problem.
examine under a microscope
1/ɪɡzˈæmɪn ˈʌndɚ ə mˈaɪkɹoʊskˌoʊp/
fixed phrase
technical
Look at with microscope
To look at something using a microscope so you can see very small details.
ตัวอย่าง
- The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.
- We examined the fabric fibers under a microscope.