examen

• 名词，指对良心的详细省察（如依纳爵灵修中每日进行的良心省察），也指对作家作品的批判性研究或审查。

A noun referring to a detailed inspection of one's conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) or a critical study of a writer's work.

1. Spiritual self-reflectionC1formal

   A detailed examination of one's conscience, often performed as a daily spiritual practice, particularly in Jesuit tradition.

   灵修省察

   • He performed his daily examen before going to sleep.
   • The spiritual retreat included a guided examen of conscience.
   • Jesuits practice the examen to reflect on their actions and thoughts.

   同义词self-examination

2. Critical analysisC1formal

   A thorough and critical study or review of a subject, such as a writer's work or a specific topic.

   批判性分析

   • The scholar published an examen of the poet's early works.
   • Her examen of the novel revealed hidden themes and symbols.
   • The committee conducted an examen of the policy's effectiveness.

   同义词analysisappraisalassessmentcritiqueexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinystudy