investigate

动词 investigate:

1. investigate scientifically
   同义词：look into
2. conduct an inquiry or investigation of
   同义词：inquire, enquire

1. I felt impelled to investigate the matter further.
   我觉得自己有责任对事情作进一步调查。
2. His representation influenced them to investigate.
   他的陈述促使他们去调查。
3. The company hired a detective to investigate the accident.
   公司雇佣了一名侦探来调查这次事故。
4. The police are investigating the murder.
   警察正在调查这件谋杀案。

in.ves.ti.gate

v.（动词）
in.ves.ti.gat.ed,in.ves.ti.gat.ing,in.ves.ti.gates
v.tr.（及物动词）
To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically.
调查：详细地观察或查询；系统地检查
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
作调查：进行详细的查问或系统的检查

来源：
Latin investog3re investog3t-
拉丁语 investog3re investog3t-
in- [in] * see in- 2
in- [在…里] *参见 in-2
vestog3re [to track] from vestogium [footprint]
vestog3re [追踪] 源自 vestogium [足迹]

【引伸】
inves.tigable
inves.tigato.ry