investigative journalism
US /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

1.
调查性新闻
a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing
:
•
The newspaper won an award for its investigative journalism on local government corruption.
该报因其对地方政府腐败的调查性新闻报道而获奖。
•
Good investigative journalism often leads to significant social change.
优秀的调查性新闻报道常能带来重大的社会变革。