/ɪgˈzæmɪn ||; ɪgˈzæmɪn/verb[T] 1 to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc very carefully 仔细考虑或研究: These theories will be examined in more detail later on in the lecture. 稍后在讲课中还更详尽地研究这些理论。
2 examine sb/sth (for sth) to look at sb/sth carefully in order to find out sth 检查: The detective examined the room for clues. 探员检查房间，寻找线索。
3 (formal 正式)examine sb (in/on sth) to test what sb knows or can do 对（某人）进行考查: You will be examined on everything that has been studied in the course. 课程中学过的东西统统要考。