"ascertain" in Chinese (Simplified)
查明确定弄清
Definition
通过调查或核实事实，确定某事的真实性。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
该词多用于正式、法律或学术环境，常与“原因”、“情况”等搭配。日常口语一般用“find out”或“确定”。
Examples
The police need to ascertain the facts before making a decision.
警方需要**查明**事实后再做决定。
Scientists try to ascertain the causes of diseases.
科学家试图**查明**疾病的原因。
Please ascertain if he is available for the meeting.
请**确定**他是否能参加会议。
I called the hotel to ascertain whether my reservation was confirmed.
我打电话给酒店**确认**我的预订是否生效。
It took weeks to ascertain the truth behind the rumor.
花了几个星期才**查明**谣言背后的真相。
He's trying to ascertain what went wrong with the project.
他正在努力**查明**项目哪里出了问题。