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• 形容目光、提问或审视深入锐利，探究细节、不留遗漏，常令人感到不安或引发自我反省。

Characterized by deep and rigorous examination that uncovers hidden details or motives; designed to reveal the full truth by leaving no aspect unexamined.

1. Penetrating and rigorousB2formal

   Showing or involving deep, thorough inquiry that leaves no detail unexamined, typically to uncover hidden facts or the complete truth.

   敏锐而严谨

   • The detective gave the suspect a ___ look.
   • A ___ review of the finances revealed several discrepancies.
   • Her ___ questions exposed the weaknesses in the argument.
   • The journalist conducted a ___ investigation into the scandal.
   • He underwent a ___ self-examination after the failure.

   同义词incisivepenetratingprobingrigorousthorough

   反义词cursoryshallowsuperficial

2. Causing deep thought or discomfortB2formal

   Forcing a person to examine their own beliefs, motives, or conscience very closely, often resulting in unease or an uncomfortable sense of truth.

   发人深省的

   • The philosopher's ___ inquiries challenged our basic assumptions.
   • He felt exposed under her ___ gaze.
   • It was a deeply ___ experience that made him reconsider his choices.
   • The therapist asked some ___ questions about his childhood.
   • A ___ moral dilemma forced her to confront her own values.

   同义词challengingdisquietingpenetratingpiercingprobingthought-provoking

• 动词，表示寻找某人或某物，或对某个地方或区域进行仔细检查、搜查。也指在信息、数据库或网络上查找、检索。

A verb used to indicate the act of looking for something or someone, or examining a place or area thoroughly.

1. Examine or inspectB1formal

   To examine something thoroughly in order to find something hidden or to check for details.

   检查或搜查

   • Customs officers searched his luggage at the airport.
   • The doctor searched the wound for debris.
   • They searched the database for the required information.

   同义词combexamineexplorego throughinspectprobescourscrutinize

   反义词disregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Try to find informationA2informalIT

   To use a search engine or reference material to find information.

   搜索

   • I searched Google for the best restaurants in town.
   • She searched the dictionary for the meaning of the word.
   • He searched the library catalog for books on history.

   同义词browselook upqueryresearchscanseek