examine sb(in/on sth)考，测验（某人）The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term. 期末时学生须要参加所有学科的考试check sth (for sth) to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or satisfactory 检查；审查；检验 Check the oil and water before setting off. 出发前应查一下油和水check有检查、核对的意思，而examine则表示检查、考察。

从字面上也可以看出来他们的侧重点各有不同。check重在核对，也就是说在检查前就已经能够预测到结果，这结果无非就两种情况，比如Check the faces up before you write your report.写报告前要先核实实事。这两种情况就是这到底是实事还是传言。再比如，The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.下星期医生会来检查你恢复得如何。这里的两种情况就是恢复得好或不好。所以我觉得你可以试着这样理解。