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词组 cross-examine someone
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Idiom
cross-examine someone
Theme: LEGAL - COURTROOM
to ask someone questions in great detail; to question a suspect or a witness at great length.
The police cross-examined the suspect for three hours.The lawyer plans to cross-examine the witness tomorrow morning.
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cross-examine (someone)

1. In law, to question a witness or suspect after the opposing side has already done so, as to undermine or clarify their testimony. I have doubts that that witness is telling the truth, and I'll expose it when I cross-examine him.
2. By extension, to question someone thoroughly. Geez Mom, why are you cross-examining me? I told you the truth—I was at Kelly's house all night.

cross-examine someone

to question someone in court who has already been questioned by the opposing side; to question a suspect or a witness at great length. The lawyer plans to cross-examine the witness tomorrow morning. The police cross-examined the suspect for three hours.
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