词组 | examination |
释义 | examination /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən, ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun 1. a test of knowledge, usually taken in a school or collegeExamination is a formal word. In everyday English, people usually say exam.adjectives/nouns + examinationa chemistry/French/music etc examination Most of the students passed the science examination.a written examination Assessment is by coursework and written examinations.an oral examination (=in which you answer questions by speaking) For French, there is an oral and a written examination.a final examination (=at the end of a course) My final examinations are in June.an entrance examination (=to enter a school or university) He failed the college entrance examination twice.high school/A level/GCSE etc examinations (=taken at a particular level) The school usually gets good results in GCSE examinations.a mock examination (=a practice examination to prepare for the real one) We have our mock examinations in March, and the real ones in June.verbstake an examination also sit an examination BrE Do you have to take an examination in every subject?pass an examination (=succeed in it) I really hope that Suzie passes the examination.fail an examination Michael had never yet failed an examination.study for an examination also revise for an examination BrE I have been studying all week for the examination.do well/badly in an examination BrE do well/badly on an examination AmE He did well in his examinations, and went on to study at MIT.cheat in an examination BrE cheat on an examination AmE Any student caught cheating in an examination will be suspended.set an examination BrE (=write the questions for it) The people who set the examinations are usually former teachers.mark an examination BrE grade an examination AmE (=decide what score someone has achieved) We’re still waiting for the examinations to be marked.examination + nounsexamination results The examination results will be announced in September.an examination paper There will be a choice of questions on the examination paper.an examination question Read the examination questions carefully before starting to write.examination revision Students need somewhere quiet to do examination revision.an examination script (=everything that someone writes in an examination) She had 200 examination scripts to mark.examination marks BrE examination grade AmE On average, girls achieved higher examination marks than boys.an examination pass To apply, you need at least two A level examination passes.prepositionsin an examination BrE on an examination AmE In this examination, students may use a calculator.2. the process of looking at something carefully in order to see what it is likeadjectivesa careful examination After a careful examination of the evidence, we find the defendant guilty.a detailed examination Investigators have carried out a detailed examination of the scene.a close/thorough examination (=very careful and detailed) A close examination of the figures raised some questions. | There needs to be a thorough examination of these claims.a brief examination (=quick, and not very detailed) In chapter one, there is a brief examination of the economic situation at the time.a cursory examination (=very quick and not careful or detailed) Even a cursory examination of the documents would reveal some serious problems.a superficial examination (=looking only at things that are obvious and easy to see) The police carried out a fairly superficial examination of the room.a preliminary/initial examination (=done before something is examined more closely) An initial examination of the car showed no mechanical fault.further examination (=a more detailed or careful examination) The results of the experiment merit further examination.forensic examination (=the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime) The clothing was sent to the lab for forensic examination.verbscarry out an examination also conduct an examination formal (=examine something) The police are carrying out an examination of the crime scene.an examination shows sth also an examination reveals sth formal Closer examination reveals the difference between the two insects.prepositionsan examination of sth An examination of the figures shows that sales have been falling.under examination The way the matter was handled is under examination by investigators.phraseson closer examination On closer examination, I could see a slight crack in the vase.3. a set of medical testsadjectivesa medical examination We need to do a further medical examination.a physical examination All patients are given a complete physical examination.a routine examination (=one that is done regularly) I made an appointment at the dentist’s for a routine examination.a clinical examination (=by a doctor) The clinical examination did not reveal anything abnormal.a post-mortem examination (=of a dead body to discover why the person died) The post-mortem examination showed that he died from heart failure.verbshave an examination also undergo an examination formal He was examined by Dr Bower yesterday and will have another examination today. | All new employees are required to undergo a medical examination.conduct/perform an examination The doctor will perform an examination in order to assess the problem.an examination shows sth also an examination reveals sth formal A second examination showed a small growth in his stomach. |
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