“examination” 是名词,核心含义是 “检查;考试”,具体意思需结合语境判断,常见用法和含义如下:
1. 最常用义:考试(指对知识、技能的考核)
含义:学校或机构组织的,检验学习成果的正式测试。
搭配:
final examination 期末考试
entrance examination 入学考试(如高考可表达为 “college entrance examination”)
take an examination 参加考试
例句:She spent three months preparing for the English proficiency examination.(她花了三个月准备英语水平考试。)
2. 核心义:检查;检验(指对事物、身体等的查看)
含义:为了解情况、发现问题而进行的仔细查看,常见于医疗、工作场景。
搭配:
medical examination 体格检查(简称 “体检”)
routine examination 常规检查
examination of sth 对某物的检查(如 “examination of the equipment” 设备检查)
例句:The doctor advised him to have a thorough examination of his heart.(医生建议他做一次全面的心脏检查。)
3. 较正式义:审查;调查
含义:对事件、文件等进行正式的核查,多用于法律、官方场景。
搭配:
examination of evidence 证据审查
official examination 官方调查
例句:The committee will conduct an examination of the company's financial records.(委员会将对该公司的财务记录进行审查。)