*re·search¹/`risɜtʃ; rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ n [U] serious and detailed study of a subject in order to find out new information 研究; 探讨: + on/into scientific research into heart disease 心脏病的科学研究 do research He is doing research for a book on the Middle Ages. 他在为写一本关于中世纪的书做研究工作。