inquisition

名词

1. 1

   盘问、审问、逼问贬义

   I came home late and faced a full inquisition from my roommates.

   我很晚才回家，结果被室友彻底盘问了一番。

2. 2

   宗教裁判所、异端审判历史，常大写

   Thousands were tried by the Inquisition for holding forbidden beliefs.

   数千人因为抱持被禁的信念而遭宗教裁判所审判。

3. 3

   调查、查究正式

   The committee launched an inquisition into the missing funds.

   委员会就失踪的款项展开调查。