forensic
Significado: Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime. More broadly, it describes any detailed, rigorous analytical examination.
Forensic has expanded well beyond its original legal meaning. It now collocates with science, evidence, analysis, accounting, psychology, and medicine, each denoting a specialised field where expertise is applied to legal or investigative questions. In journalism and political commentary, 'forensic' is used approvingly to describe meticulous, penetrating scrutiny — 'a forensic cross-examination' or 'forensic attention to detail.' The word has become so associated with crime drama that its broader meanings sometimes go unrecognised.
Ejemplos
- Forensic analysis of the DNA samples led to the identification of the suspect within seventy-two hours. 对DNA样本的法医分析在七十二小时内确认了嫌疑人的身份。El análisis forense de las muestras de ADN permitió identificar al sospechoso en setenta y dos horas.DNA試料の法医学的分析により、七十二時間以内に容疑者が特定された。DNA 시료의 법의학적 분석을 통해 72시간 이내에 용의자가 특정되었다.
- The select committee subjected the minister to a forensic interrogation about the department's procurement failures. 特别委员会对该大臣就其部门的采购失误进行了严密审问。El comité parlamentario sometió al ministro a un interrogatorio forense sobre los fallos de contratación del ministerio.特別委員会は、省の調達における不備について大臣に徹底的な尋問を行った。특별위원회는 해당 부처의 조달 실패에 대해 장관에게 철저한 심문을 가했다.
- Forensic accountants were brought in to examine the company's books after irregularities were flagged by auditors. 审计人员发现违规行为后,法务会计师被请来检查该公司的账簿。Se recurrió a contables forenses para examinar la contabilidad de la empresa tras las irregularidades detectadas por los auditores.監査人が不正を指摘したことを受け、法務会計士が同社の帳簿を精査するために招かれた。감사인이 이상 징후를 지적한 후 회사의 장부를 정밀 조사하기 위해 법무회계사가 투입되었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: legal, journalism, academic
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin forensis (of the forum, public), from forum (marketplace, public place where legal proceedings were held). Entered English in the 17th century, originally meaning 'pertaining to courts of law.'
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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