investigative

investigative — 形容詞

1. connected with the activity of gathering facts and details about an event, probl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

調查的

為找出真相而進行深入查證的

connected with the activity of gathering facts and details about an event, problem, or crime, especially to uncover information that is hidden or not yet known

例句

Soraya works as an investigative journalist for a large newspaper in Nairobi.

Soraya 在奈洛比的一家大型報社擔任調查記者。

collocation: investigative journalist

The committee was given full investigative powers to examine the bank's financial records.

該委員會被賦予完整的調查權限，以查閱銀行的財務記錄。

collocation: investigative powers

同義詞
  • probing

    more informal, focuses on asking persistent questions rather than a structured process

  • exploratory

    broader in scope; suggests looking for new information in general, not necessarily uncovering wrongdoing

  • fact-finding

    more concrete and task-oriented; often used for committees or missions with a specific goal

文法句型

investigative + noun

用法筆記

Primarily used before a noun (attributive position). Not typically used in comparative or superlative forms. Common in journalism, law enforcement, and formal inquiry contexts. The noun it modifies usually refers to a role, a document, an institution, or a process.

常見錯誤

❌She was very investigative about her neighbour's personal life.
✅She was very curious about her neighbour's personal life.
💡'investigative' describes a methodical, often professional process; 'curious' describes personal interest or nosiness.