look into

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To investigate or research

调查,研究
Investigar o examinar
調査する、調べる
조사하다, 알아보다

To examine something more closely.

更仔细地检查某事。
Examinar algo más de cerca.
何かをより詳しく検討すること。
무언가를 더 자세히 살펴보다.
Base verb: look
Particle: into
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. I'll look into it.
    我会调查一下
    Lo investigaré
    調べてみます
    알아보겠습니다.
  2. Police are looking into the matter.
    警方正在调查此事
    La policía está investigando el asunto
    警察がその件を捜査中です
    경찰이 그 건을 수사 중입니다.
  3. We're looking into options.
    我们正在研究各种选项
    Estamos estudiando opciones
    選択肢を検討しています
    여러 방안을 검토하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: investigation, research

Tone: professional

✓ Do Say

  • Look into it
    调查一下
    Investigadlo
    調べてみる
    알아보다

Origin & History

From looking inside something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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