英英翻译 ：survey

英英翻译 ：survey

survey

[解释]： 1) v.t. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country. 2) v.t. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine. 3) v.t. To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire. 4) v.t. To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast. 5) v.t. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same. 6) n. The act of surveying; a general view, as from above. 7) n. A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings. 8) n. The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth''s surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it.#@ noun, verb \r\n noun \r\n 1 an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions:\r\nA recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. * The survey found / revealed that?... * to conduct / carry out a survey\r\n 2 the act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it:\r\nan aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) * a geological survey\r\n 3 (BrE) an examination of the condition of a house, etc., usually done for sb who is thinking of buying it:\r\na detailed structural survey\r\n 4 a general study, view or description or sth:\r\na comprehensive survey of modern music\r\n verb [VN] \r\n 1 to look carefully at the whole of sth, especially in order to get a general impression of it:\r\nThe next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. * He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. * She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings.\r\n 2 to study and give a general description of sth:\r\nThis chapter briefly surveys the current state of European politics.\r\n 3 to measure and record the features of an area of land, for example in order to make a map or in preparation for building\r\n 4 (BrE) to examine a building to make sure it is in good condition:\r\nHave the house surveyed before you decide whether to buy it.\r\n 5 to investigate the opinions or behaviour of a group of people by asking them a series of questions:\r\nWe surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. * 87% of the 1?000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff.\r\n W3S3 n [C] \n 1 a set of questions that you ask a large number of people in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour: carry out/conduct a survey (=do a survey) \n --We conducted a survey of parents in the village.\n survey of\n --survey of US businesses\n survey shows/reveals (that) \n --The survey showed that Britain''s trees are in good health.
\n 2 an examination of an area of land in order to make a map of it:\n 3 BrE an examination of a house or other building done especially for someone who wants to buy it:\n 4 a general description or report about a particular subject or situation: --a survey of modern English literature

\nsurvey 2 v [T] [Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French; Origin: surveeir ''to look over'', from sur- ( SURCHARGE) + veeir ''to see'']

\n 1 [usually passive] to ask a large number of people questions in order to find out their attitudes or opinions: --Of the 100 companies surveyed, 10 per cent had a turnover of [hA124]50m to [hA124]99m.

\n 2 to look at or consider someone or something carefully, especially in order to form an opinion about them: --She turned to survey her daughter''s pale face.\n --They got out of the car to survey the damage.

\n 3 BrE to examine the condition of a house or other building and make a report on it, especially for people who want to buy it:\n 4 to examine and measure an area of land and record the details on a map: --There were many voyages to survey the ocean depths in the nineteenth century.

1. To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country. "Round he surveys and well might, where he stood, So high above." (Milton)

2. To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine. "With such altered looks, . . . All pale and speechless, he surveyed me round." (Dryden)

3. To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire.

4. To determine the form, extent, position, etc, of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast.

5. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.

Origin: OF. Surveoir, surveer; sur, sor, over, E. Sur + veoir, veeir, to see, F. Voir, L. Videre. See Sur-, and Vision, and cf. Supervise.

Source: Websters Dictionary

(01 Mar 1998)

[参考词典]：webstre dictionary 牛津高阶英语词典第六版 郎文英英词典第三版 英英医学词典

1，To examine or look at in a comprehensive way.
综览：从广泛的方面检查或察看
2，To inspect carefully; scrutinize:
仔细地审视；检查：
“Two women were surveying the other people on the platform”(Thomas Wolfe)See Synonyms at see 1
“两个女子正在审视月台上的其他人”(托马斯·沃尔夫)参见 see1
3，To determine the boundaries, area, or elevations of (land or structures on the earth's surface) by means of measuring angles and distances, using the techniques of geometry and trigonometry.
测量：用几何和三角学技术，通过测量角度和距离来决定（土地或地面结构的）边界、区域或高度
Chiefly British To inspect and determine the structural condition of (a building).
【多用于英国】 勘验：考察并决定（建筑物）的结构状况
4，To conduct a statistical survey on.
对…进行数据调查
5，To range one's gaze leisurely over.
随意地环视
v.intr.（不及物动词）
6，To make a survey.
做调查
n.（名词）

参考资料：金山词霸

名词survey:
1. a detailed critical inspection
同义词：study
2. short descriptive summary (of events)
同义词：sketch, resume
3. the act of looking or seeing or observing
同义词：view, sight
动词survey:
1. consider in a comprehensive way
同义词：appraise
2. look over in a comprehensively, inspect
3. keep under surveillance
同义词：surveil, follow
4. hold a review (of troops)
同义词：review, go over
5. make a survey of; for statistical purposes
6. plot a map of (land)

1.a set of questions that you ask a large number of people in order to find out about their opinions or behaviour
2.an examination of an area of land in order to make a map of it
3.British English an examination of a house or other building done especially for someone who wants to buy it
4.a general description or report about a particular subject or situation

参考资料：Longman

look into
probe into
measure
birdview
oversee

investigation