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investigate (B1)

カタカナ: インベスティゲイト

IPA: /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/

To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, allegation, etc., so as to establish the truth.

意味: 事実や真相を明らかにするために、組織的または公式に調べたり、詳細を検討したりすること。

The police are investigating the cause of the accident. — 警察が事故の原因を調査している。
Scientists are investigating new ways to treat the disease. — 科学者たちがその病気の新しい治療法を研究している。
We need to investigate this matter further before making a decision. — 決定を下す前に、この件についてさらに詳しく調べる必要がある。

Japanese translations of Investigate:

investigate into (prepositional phrase): To examine or inquire into something. — "The journalist decided to investigate into the company's financial dealings."
investigate a crime (collocation): To examine the facts and details of a criminal act. — "The police are actively investigating a series of burglaries in the area."
investigate allegations (collocation): To examine claims or accusations that have been made. — "The school board promised to investigate the allegations of bullying."