"inquisition" in Chinese (Simplified)
宗教裁判所严密盘问
Definition
宗教裁判所指的是天主教会历史上为了查处异端而设立的审判机关，也可以指任何严格或深入的盘问。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或历史语境，指特定历史事件时需大写。现代也可比喻苛刻的审问，多带负面色彩。日常口语较少用。
Examples
The Spanish Inquisition was known for its harsh methods.
西班牙**宗教裁判所**以严厉的方法著称。
He faced an inquisition from his parents when he came home late.
他晚回家时遭到父母的**严密盘问**。
The inquisition tried to eliminate heresy in Europe.
**宗教裁判所**试图在欧洲消除异端。
Her interview felt like an inquisition—so many personal questions!
她的面试像场**严密盘问**——问题太私人了！
Nobody expects the Inquisition!
没有人会预料到**宗教裁判所**的出现！
After the meeting, I felt like I’d survived an inquisition.
会议结束后，我觉得自己像刚刚挺过一次**严厉盘问**。