questioning
/ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkwes-chə-niŋ ˈkwesh-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkwes.tʃə.nɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwes.tʃə.nɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
questioning — 名詞
1. the process of asking someone questions in order to get information about someth
詢問；質詢
向他人提問以獲取資訊的過程
the process of asking someone questions in order to get information about something
The investigative reporter spent hours of persistent questioning to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
這位調查記者進行了長時間的堅持詢問，才揭露了醜聞背後的真相。
the process of asking questions to get information
Detailed questioning by the board members revealed several significant flaws in the new marketing campaign strategy.
董事會成員的詳細質詢，揭示了新的行銷活動策略中存在幾個重大缺陷。
the process of asking questions to get information
Public questioning regarding the new environmental policy forced the mayor to hold an emergency open forum.
大眾對於這項新環境政策的質詢，迫使市長召開了一場緊急公開論壇。
The journalist's careful questioning of the officials helped clarify the government's new policy.
記者對官員仔細的詢問，有助於釐清政府的新政策。
- inquiry
more formal, often implies a systematic investigation
- interrogation
implies a more forceful or persistent style of questioning
用法筆記
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts; often followed by 'by' or 'regarding'.
常見錯誤
Confusing with 'questions' (plural noun); 'questioning' implies the process rather than specific inquiries.
2. a formal session during which authorities systematically press an individual for
審訊；盤問
執法機關對嫌疑人進行的正式偵訊過程
a formal session during which authorities systematically press an individual for details or confessions regarding a suspected offense
After the evidence was presented, the suspect remained silent during hours of intense police questioning downtown.
證據提出後，嫌疑人在市中心數小時的嚴厲警務盤問中保持沉默。
formal police questioning in a legal context
Rigorous questioning of the main witness eventually led to the discovery of inconsistencies in his timeline.
對主要證人的嚴格盤問，最終導致發現其說詞時間點前後矛盾。
formal police questioning in a legal context
The detective ended his grueling questioning of the witness because he finally secured a signed confession.
偵探結束了對證人令人筋疲力竭的盤問，因為他最終獲得了一份簽署的認罪供詞。
During the police questioning, the suspect requested a lawyer several times before saying anything.
在警方的盤問過程中，嫌疑人多次要求律師到場後才願意發言。
- interrogation
the standard legal term for formal police questioning
- cross-examination
specifically refers to questioning in a courtroom setting
用法筆記
Specifically refers to institutional or legal inquiries, often in an adversarial or investigative setting.
常見錯誤
Using 'questioning' when referring to a casual conversation or friendly chat.
questioning — 形容詞
- questioningpositive
- more questioningcomparative
- most questioningsuperlative
1. showing by your expression or tone that you have doubts about whether something
懷疑；質疑
以表情或語氣表現出對某人或某事存疑的樣子
showing by your expression or tone that you have doubts about whether something is true, genuine, or right
Yasmin gave me a questioning look when I suggested we cancel the trip due to rain.
當我建議因為下雨而取消行程時，Yasmin 向我投以質疑的眼光。
questioning look/glance/tone — expression of doubt
Christopher's questioning tone suggested he did not entirely trust the explanation provided by the department head.
Christopher 懷疑的語氣暗示著他並不完全相信部門主管所提供的解釋。
questioning look/glance/tone — expression of doubt
When I told my parents I was moving abroad, they exchanged questioning glances across the dinner table.
當我告訴父母我要搬到國外時，他們隔著餐桌交換了質疑的眼神。
Noa raised a questioning eyebrow when she saw the price tag on the old wooden desk.
Noa 看到那張舊木桌的價錢時，露出了懷疑的表情揚起眉毛。
- skeptical
focuses more on the internal disbelief than the outward action
- suspicious
implies a lack of trust in someone’s motives
用法筆記
Typically modifies nouns representing facial expressions (look, glance) or vocal tone (tone, voice, silence).
常見錯誤
Using 'questioning' to mean 'curious' in a positive, eager way; it almost always implies skepticism.
2. describing someone who is in a period of self-exploration regarding their person
認同探索中的
性別或性向認同未定，正處於探索階段
describing someone who is in a period of self-exploration regarding their personal gender or romantic preferences, and who has not yet reached a defined conclusion
Many youth organizations now provide safe spaces for students who identify as questioning their sexual orientation.
許多青年組織現在為那些正在探索自身性傾向的學生提供安全空間。
questioning one's gender or sexual identity
The local community center hosts support groups for questioning teenagers navigating their complex social and personal identities.
當地社區中心為正在探索性別認同的青少年舉辦互助小組，幫助他們處理複雜的社交與個人認同。
questioning one's gender or sexual identity
When sixteen-year-old Anong started questioning her gender identity, she found a counselor at school who specialized in adolescent identity development.
十六歲的 Anong 開始探索自身性別認同後，在學校找到了一位專精青少年認同發展的輔導老師。
The school library set up a section with books for students who are questioning their identity.
學校圖書館設立了一個專區，擺放適合正在探索自我認同的學生閱讀的書籍。
- exploratory
more general, less focused on personal identity
- undecided
broader term, lacks the focus on identity-formation
用法筆記
Used as a sensitive, inclusive term; primarily used in sociological or identity-related discourse.
常見錯誤
Using this term to describe someone simply changing their mind or being indecisive about minor daily choices.