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单词 detective work
释义
detective work
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈtek.tɪv ˌwɜːk/us
/dɪˈtek.tɪv ˌwɝːk/
theactivityofsearchingforinformationabout something, often over alongperiod:
调查，查找，搜寻
After a lot ofdetectivework, Imanagedtofindout where he wasliving.经过大量的调查，我终于设法找到了他的住处。
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(Definition ofdetective workfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdetective work

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Serenius's remarks furnish us with a good deal of useful evidence for ourdetectivework.
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Hamburger has done prodigious historicaldetectivework, and his book deservedly will become a staple in the history of the religion clauses.
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Brooke is paid for what she does, and though she may find pleasure in the thrill of her occupation, the primary motivation behind herdetectiveworkis to be paid.
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Perhaps the first aspect which would occur to anyone is the question of the detection side of it, or rather thedetectivework.
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Muchdetectiveworkwill be needed, because one does not necessarily target the first person who looks as though he may be in charge.
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That investigative essay impressed the way first-classdetectiveworkalways does, supplying the pleasure of witnessing the covers pulled off a serious fraud.
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Matula's method ofdetectiveworkis very direct and hands-down.
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Jackson stated that initially the series focused on classicdetectivework, but had become more of a cop story of the week.
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Batman instructed him in acrobatics,detectivework, marksmanship and martial arts.
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Nick is coerced into a little quietdetectiveworkfor the family.
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Macuga's work method is often referred to as cultural archaeology as well as being compared todetectivework.
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Knight continued to build his case on the evidence gathered bydetectivework.
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Pluto governs big business and wealth, mining, surgery anddetectivework, and any enterprise that involves digging under the surface to bring the truth to light.
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Zadig'sdetectiveworkwas influential.
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These initial four chapters combine an erudite history of scholars and scholarlydetectiveworkwith juicy internal university gossip and make for absorbing reading.
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