microscope
/ˈmaɪkrəskəup; `maɪkrəˌskop/ n
instrumentwith lenses for making very small objects appear larger 显微镜
examine bacteria under a microscope 用显微镜检查细菌
(fig 比喻) put politicians under the microscope, ie examine them closely 用显微镜观察政治家. =>illus 见插图.