cross-examine
/ˌkrɔs ɪgˈzæmɪn; ?@ ˌkrɔ:s; `krɔsɪɡ`zæmɪn/ v[Tn]
1 (esp law 尤用於法律) question (sb) carefully to test the correctness of answers given to previous questions 严诘, 盘问（某人）
The prosecution lawyer cross-examined the defence witness. 控方律师诘问被告一方的证人.
2 question (sb) aggressively or in great detail 追问, 详询（某人）
Whenever he comes in late his wife cross-examines him about where he's spent the evening. 每逢他晚归, 妻子总要追问他晚上到哪里去了. Cf 参看 examine 3.