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)

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