explore

explore
verb
  1. [with obj.]travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it
    对（不熟悉的国家或地区）进行探险；对…进行考察
    the best way to explore Iceland's north-west.
    对冰岛西北部进行考察的最佳线路。
    explore the world of science and technology.
    探索科技世界。
    ■[no obj.](explore for)search for resources such as mineral deposits
    勘探
    licences to explore for petroleum.
    石油勘探许可证。
    ■inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail
    钻研；探讨（课题，问题）
    he sets out to explore fundamental questions.
    他开始钻研基本问题。
    ■examine or evaluate (an option or possibility)
    研究；评估（一选择，可能性）
    the firm will explore joint development projects.
    公司将研究合作开发项目。
    ■examine by touch
    通过触摸来检查
    her fingers explored his hair.
    她用手指触摸检查他的头发。
    ■(Medicine)surgically examine (a wound or disordered part of the body) in detail
    (医)仔细检查（伤口，身体不适部位）
派生
explorative
adjective
explorer
noun
语源
  1. mid 16th cent. (in the sense 'investigate (why)'): from French explorer, from Latin explorare 'search out', from ex- 'out' + plorare 'utter a cry'
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