explore，investigate，examine，inquire有什么区别

explore，investigate，examine，inquire有什么区别

【explore】
explore的基本意思是“考察”“勘探”,常引申表示“探究”“研究”。
explore是及物动词,跟简单宾语。
The experts are exploring every part of the island.
专家们正在勘查这个岛的各个部分。
He had an itch to get away and explore.
他等不及要动身去探险。

【investigate】
nvestigate 指为发现事实真相或了解掌握情况而进行深入细致的现场考察。
The police are investigating the murder.
警察正在调查这件谋杀案。
We might be able to help you; I'll investigate the possibilities.
我们也许能帮助你，我要研究一下这种可能性。

【examine】
examine 最普通用词，可指粗略地查看，也可指仔细观察或调查以确定事物的性质、功能、特点等。
The doctor examined her carefully.
医生仔细检查了她的身体。
Examine the account well before you pay it.
在付款以前仔细核对一下帐目。

【inquire】
inquire多用作书面语,比ask正式,常译作“询问,调查”,指为得到某人或某物的真实确切情况而详细“询问”,但不一定要有被问者
I shall inquire of him why the train is late.
我要去问他火车为什么晚点。
He frowned and determined to inquire thoroughly into the matter.
他把眉头一皱，决计要把事情查究个彻底。

explore
及物动词 vt.
1.探测;探勘;在...探险
They explored this desert region in 1923.
他们于一九二三年在这荒漠地区探险.
2.探究,探索
The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
大会探讨了在贸易上进一步加强联系的可能性.
不及物动词 vi.
1.探索;考察;探勘;探险
examine
及物动词 vt.
1.检查;细查;诊察
The doctor examined the boy and found there was nothing the matter with him.
医生检查了男孩的身体发现他是健康的.
2.审问;盘问[(+on)]
The lawyer examined the witness.
律师讯问了证人.
3.测验[(+in/on)]
The teacher examined the students in physics.
教师考学生物理.
不及物动词 vi.
1.检查,调查
investigate
及物动词 vt.
1.调查,研究
The detective was sent to investigate the crime.
那位侦探被派去调查该罪行.
不及物动词 vi.
1.调查,研究[(+into)]
The principal promised to investigate into that affair.
校长答应去调查那件事情.
inquire
及物动词 vt.
1.讯问;查问;调查[+wh-]
She inquired why he had not thought of that before.
她查问为何他以前没想到那一点.
不及物动词 vi.
1.询问;调查[(+about/into)]
Why don't you inquire by telephone?
你为何不打电话询问?