ascertain

vt

• ① 探出(真相);确定(实情)探知
  • The king wanted to ascertain the people's wishes.国王想要探知人民」的愿望。
  • She ascertained that her son was safe and sound.她确定她的儿子平安无事。
  • They are trying to ascertain what really happened.他们正在设法探查事情的真相。
  • My purpose is to ascertain whether the report is accurate.我的目的是要确定该报告是否正确。
  • The doctor ascertained the disease to be hepatitis.医生确定该病为肝炎。