名词

1.可数名词：考试

2.[C,U]审查；调查；考查；考察

3.可数名词：（仔细的）检查，检验

词形变化

动词examine

单词分析

这些名词均含“考试”之意。

examination通常指为检查学生知识或能力而举行的正式考试，有时也指临时考试。

test多指有具体目的的临时性考试或小考。

quiz指时间较短，随时进行的口头或书面的非正式测验。

exam系examination的缩略形式，口语用词，通俗。

英语解释

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

formal systematic questioning

the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned