go over sth
These words all mean to look at sth/sb closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, or acceptable.以上各词均含仔细检查、审查之义。
to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, safe or satisfactory指检查人或事物、审查、查核,以确保正确、正常和安全:
Check your work before handing it in.
交作业前先检查一遍。
to look at sb/sth closely to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem指仔细检查人或事物、检验,以确认有无问题或找出问题所在:
The goods were examined for damage on arrival.
货物到达时检查是否有破损。
to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is satisfactory; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable指检查、查看、审视,以确保一切正常完好;视察(学校、工厂等):
Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them.
要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。
The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year.
旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。
All these words can be used when you are looking for possible problems, but only check is used for mistakes. |
Only examine is used when looking for the cause of a problem. |
Examine is used more often about a professional person. |
Inspect is used more often about an official. |
to check sth carefully for mistakes, damage or anything dangerous指仔细检查看是否有错误、损坏或危险:
Go over your work for spelling mistakes before you hand it in.
交作业前仔细检查一下拼写错误。