Definition

Verb: - To examine, to scrutinize: To look at or consider something very carefully and thoroughly, often to understand its details, truth, or hidden aspects. - To consider, to deliberate: To think about something deeply and carefully before making a judgment or decision.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tòa án phải soi xét mọi chứng cứ một cách cẩn thận. (The court must examine all evidence carefully.)
  • Trước khi phê duyệt, hội đồng sẽ soi xét kỹ lưỡng đề án này. (Before approval, the board will thoroughly consider this project.)
  • Anh ấy luôn soi xét mọi góc độ của vấn đề. (He always considers every angle of the problem.)

Advanced Usage

• "soi xét kỹ lưỡng": to scrutinize meticulously.
  • Mọi chi tiết trong hợp đồng đều được soi xét kỹ lưỡng. (Every detail in the contract is meticulously scrutinized.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xem xét (v): to consider, to review. (Often used interchangeably, though "soi xét" implies a deeper, more penetrating examination.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ xem xét đơn đăng ký của bạn. (We will consider your application.)

Synonyms

• Scrutinize: To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• Examine: To inspect something in detail to determine its nature or condition.
• Consider: To think carefully about something before making a decision.
• Deliberate: To engage in long and careful consideration.

Related Idioms

• Soi xét tận tường: To examine something down to the smallest detail; to leave no stone unturned.
  • Điều tra viên soi xét tận tường hiện trường vụ án. (The investigator examined the crime scene down to the smallest detail.)

verb

1. to examine, to consider