inspection
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɪnˈspek.ʃən/ us/ɪnˈspek.ʃən/
C1 检查;视察
the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is correct and legal
Her passport seemed legitimate, but on closer inspection, it was found to have been altered. 她的护照看似合法，但仔细检查，发现做过手脚。
She arrived to carry out/make a health and safety inspection of the building. 她来对大楼进行安全卫生检查。
US and Australian English (UK survey)鉴定，查勘（建筑物）
an examination of the structure of a building by a specially trained person
See also: survey noun (EXAMINING)
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- The customs officials made us go through the whole rigmarole of opening up our bags for inspection.
- A close inspection revealed minute cracks in the aircraft's fuselage and wings.
- A pitch inspection will determine whether or not the match will be played.
- There will be a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
- A routine inspection revealed several faults with the engine.