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fishing expedition

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

翻译: 一种比喻说法,指没有明确目标或具体线索的调查、询问或信息搜集,常见于法律或新闻语境,意在通过广撒网来发现有用的证据或事实。

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/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • zh一种比喻说法,指没有明确目标或具体线索的调查、询问或信息搜集,常见于法律或新闻语境,意在通过广撒网来发现有用的证据或事实。

A metaphorical expression describing an investigation, inquiry, or search for information conducted without a clear target or specific goal, often in a legal or journalistic context, where one hopes to uncover useful evidence or facts by casting a wide net.

  1. Vague investigationC1formal

    An investigation or inquiry conducted without a clear goal, hoping to find incriminating or useful information.

    zh摸底调查

    • The lawyer accused the prosecutor of going on a fishing expedition.
    • The audit turned into a fishing expedition for unrelated financial records.
    • The committee's questions seemed like a fishing expedition rather than a focused inquiry.
  2. Random searchB2informal

    A broad, unsystematic search for information or evidence.

    zh随意搜查

    • The journalist's interview was a fishing expedition for gossip.
    • His questions were just a fishing expedition; he didn't know what he was looking for.
    • The police raid was criticized as a fishing expedition without a warrant.