n.

1. 檢查，調查[C][U][（+into/of）]
   A close examination of the butterfly showed that it had four wings.

   仔細察看蝴蝶發現它有兩對翅膀。

2. 考試[C][（+in/on）]
   The teacher gave us an examination in history.

   教師對我們進行了歷史考試。

3. 審問；查問[U][C]
   The examination of all the witnesses took a week.

   對證人的訊問進行了一個星期。

n.

1. a detailed inspection or study.
   ▸the action of examining.
2. a formal test of knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.
3. Law  the formal questioning of a defendant or witness in court.