questioning

• 形容一个人或表情表现出好奇、疑问或怀疑，常通过提问来体现。

Describing a person or expression that shows curiosity or doubt by asking questions.

1. Showing doubt or curiosityB1formal

   Expressing doubt, uncertainty, or a desire to know more about something.

   质疑的

   • She gave him a questioning look when he arrived late.
   • His questioning tone suggested he didn't believe the story.
   • The child had a questioning expression on his face.

   同义词curiousdoubtingdubiousinquisitivesuspiciousuncertainwondering

   反义词certainconfidentsuretrusting

2. Inquiring or seeking informationB2formal

   Involved in asking questions or investigating.

   质疑的

   • The detective used a questioning approach during the interview.
   • Her questioning manner made everyone uncomfortable.
   • He adopted a questioning attitude toward authority.

   同义词curiousinquiringinquisitiveinterrogativeinvestigativeprobingquizzicalsearching

   反义词informingtellingunquestioning

• 表示提问、询问的过程或行为，通常用于获取信息或进行调查；也指质疑、盘问。

A noun referring to the act or process of asking questions, often to obtain information or investigate something.

1. Act of asking questionsB1formal

   The process or activity of asking questions to obtain information.

   提问

   • The teacher's questioning helped students think critically.
   • During the questioning, he revealed important details.
   • The interview involved intense questioning about her experience.

   同义词cross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquiryinquisitioninterrogationprobing

   反义词replyresponse

2. Interrogation or examinationB2formal

   A formal process of questioning someone, often by police or authorities.

   审讯

   • The suspect underwent hours of police questioning.
   • The lawyer prepared for the witness questioning.
   • Questioning by authorities lasted the entire afternoon.

   同义词cross-examinationexaminationgrillinginquestinquiryinterrogationprobing

   反义词answerreplyresponse

3. State of doubt or skepticismB2formal

   The act of expressing doubt or challenging beliefs or ideas.

   质疑

   • His questioning of the theory sparked a debate.
   • There was much questioning of the government's decision.
   • The article raised serious questioning about the study's validity.

   同义词disbeliefdistrustdoubtincredulitymisgivingskepticismsuspicionuncertainty

   反义词acceptancebeliefcertaintyconfidenceconvictiontrust

• 动词，表示询问信息、提出问题，或表示对某事怀疑、质疑。

A verb used to express the act of asking for information by posing a question or expressing doubt.

1. Ask for informationA1formal

   To ask someone for information by speaking or writing.

   询问

   • She questioned him about his plans for the weekend.
   • The teacher questioned the students on the lesson.
   • Police questioned the witness for hours.

   同义词askcross examineexamineinquireinterrogateprobequeryquizsound out

   反义词answer

2. B1formal

   To have or express doubt about something; to challenge the truth or validity.

   表示怀疑

   • I question the accuracy of that report.
   • Many people question whether the policy will work.
   • He questioned the need for such a large expense.

   同义词challengecontestdisputedistrustdoubtimpugnmistrustquerysuspect

   反义词acceptaffirmbelieveconfirmtrust