diagnose
v[Tn, Cn.n/a]
~ sth (as sth) find out the nature of (esp an illness) by observing its symptoms 判断; (尤指)诊断(疾病)
The doctor diagnosed measles. 医生诊断出麻疹.
diagnosed the tumour as benign 诊断该肿瘤为良性的
(fig 比喻) The book diagnoses our present economic ills, ie shows what is wrong with the economy. 该书针砭我们经济中现存的弊病.