inspect

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Kiểm tra, kiểm định

BrE /ɪnˈspɛkt/ AmE /ɪnˈspɛkt/

verb en → vi

past inspected pp inspected ing inspecting

1 CHECK/EXAMINE [transitive] B1

Kiểm tra, kiểm định

to look carefully at something to check that it is correct, safe, or in good condition

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect a building · inspect the documents

  • The police inspected the scene of the accident.

    Cảnh sát đã kiểm tra hiện trường vụ tai nạn.

2 VISIT [transitive] B1

Kiểm tra, thanh tra

to visit a place or organization to check that it is following rules and regulations

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect a factory · inspect an office

  • The health inspector will inspect the restaurant tomorrow.

    Người thanh tra y tế sẽ kiểm tra nhà hàng vào ngày mai.

3 LOOK AT [transitive] B1

Kiểm tra, xem xét

to look carefully at something to see if it is damaged or needs repair

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect a car · inspect the roof

  • We need to inspect the walls for cracks.

    Chúng ta cần kiểm tra bức tường xem có vết nứt không.

4 CHECK [transitive] B1

Kiểm tra, đối chiếu

to look carefully at something to check that it is correct or complete

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect a report · inspect the paperwork

  • The manager inspected the work before it was sent to the client.

    Giám đốc đã kiểm tra công việc trước khi gửi cho khách hàng.