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单词 sleuthing
释义
sleuthing
noun[U]
informal
uk
/ˈsluː.θɪŋ/us
/ˈsluː.θɪŋ/
theactofdiscoveringinformationaboutcrimesor otheractivities, andfindingout who or what isresponsiblefor them:
调查；侦查
Some sleuthing fromourinvestigativereporteruncoveredsomeinterestinginformationon Parkinson.我们的调查记者在查探中发现了一些关于帕金森的有趣的信息。
TheFBIhasdeclinedtoprovidedetailedinformationaboutitsonlinesleuthing.联邦调查局拒绝提供有关其在线侦查的详细信息。
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  • If you'rewillingto do a little sleuthing, it'slikelyyou can get to thebottomof what'scausingyourpain.
  • After fouryearsof sleuthing, shediscoveredthat the statue'srealcreatorwas Brazilian.
  • Thesearchfor thekillerbeganin one of the mostintensiveeffortsatmedicalsleuthingeverundertaken.
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(Definition ofsleuthingfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsleuthing

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Of particular interest for its aspects of 'sleuthing' is the story of the undercover agent, recruited to collect evidence while acting as a nurse's aide.
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It is worth the money, as it will be able to do the work of many other volumes, and it will save muchsleuthingby students and researchers.
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The fast-paced story line retains a serious tone with humorous interludes to ease the tension and turn thesleuthingrelatives into real people.
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There are reports of freelancesleuthinginto the allegations by students from rival schools.
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In one appearance, some in the crowd lampooned him as asleuthingbloodhound with a large protruding nose.
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It found that some players focus on thesleuthingaspects of the game, while others become fascinated by the historical content.
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Only occasionally is she shown in action, such as running from the scene of a fire, riding a horse, or activelysleuthingwith a flashlight.
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Political intrigue is deftly woven throughout, allowing readers to try their bestsleuthing.
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Rather, it is a site-specific, clue-finding race in whichsleuthingskills and courage are weighed equally with humor and creativity.
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He brings more technological aspects to thesleuthing.
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He generally takes a less active role insleuthingthan his wife, acting as a driver, escort, or researching a clue academically.
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The policeman lets his lady friend into his confidence, and the pair set aboutsleuthing.
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