格致的英文：
to investigate things and extend knowledge to the utmost

investigate是什么意思：
v. 审查；调查，研究

No investigation, no recognition.
没有调查，就没有发言权。

You have to investigate into this affair.
你必须调查研究这件事。

They investigate corruption.
他们调查贪污。

things是什么意思：
n. 东西；事物；衣物；财物；形势，情况；事业；家伙；事情

These things will happen.
这种事总要发生的。

These are things that were proposed as reasonable things to do.
这些被当作合理的事情提议出来。

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
榜样是影响他人的一样东西，但它不是主要的。

extend是什么意思：
v. 延长；延伸；扩大；延续；伸，伸出

This will extend the life of the drive.
这样会延长驱动装置的寿命。

Extended consciousness was his line.
延展清醒意识是他的本行。

They extended their citizenship cautiously but steadily.
他们慎重而稳步地扩大授与公民权的范围。