going-over
n (pl goings-over)
1 (infml 口) act of examining, cleaning or repairing sth thoroughly 对某物彻底的检查、 清理或检修
The document will need a careful going-over before we make a decision. 我们要对文件仔细审阅後再作决定.
I gave the car a thorough going-over. 我把汽车彻底检修了一遍.
2 (sl 俚) beating or thrashing 痛打; 鞭挞
The thugs gave him a real going-over. 那帮流氓把他著实打了一顿.
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether