poring over

• Lire, étudier ou examiner quelque chose avec une très grande attention et concentration, souvent pendant une longue période.

To read, study, or examine something very carefully and attentively, often for a long period of time.

1. Studying or reading carefullyB2formal

   To read, examine, or study something very carefully and attentively.

   étudier avec attention

   • She spent hours poring over the ancient manuscripts.
   • He was poring over the financial reports to find the error.
   • The students were poring over their textbooks before the exam.