explore
- v.探讨;探索;勘探;探究;勘查;考察;(用手或身体某部)探察，探查;调查研究
过去式： explored 现在分词： exploring 过去分词： explored 第三人称单数： explores
ex- 出,出去 + plor 喊 + -e
exploreverb
勘探；勘查；探索；考察
to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
The city is best explored on foot.
最好是徒步考察这个城市。
They explored the land to the south of the Murray river.
他们勘查了墨累河以南的地区。
As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore.
我们一来到岛上就急不可耐地开始探胜。
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil
石油勘探公司
探究；调查研究；探索；探讨
to examine sth completely or carefully in order to find out more about it
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7.
这些想法将在第7章里作更详细的探讨。
（用手或身体某部）探察，探查
to feel sth with your hands or another part of the body
She explored the sand with her toes.
她用脚趾感觉沙的情况。
explore
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VERB 在…探险;探测;勘察;考察
If you explore a place, you travel around it to find out what it is like.I just wanted to explore Paris, read Sartre, listen to Sidney Bechet...
我就想逛逛巴黎，读读萨特的作品，听听悉尼·贝谢的音乐。
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We devote several days to the exploration of the magnificent Maya sites of Copan...
我们安排了几天时间考察科潘宏伟的玛雅遗址。
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VERB 探讨，研究（观点或建议）
If you explore an idea or suggestion, you think about it or comment on it in detail, in order to assess it carefully.The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area...
部长预计将会探讨这个地区战后重建的意见。
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I looked forward to the exploration of their theories.
我期待着研究他们的理论。
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VERB 勘探
If people explore an area for a substance such as oil or minerals, they study the area and do tests on the land to see whether they can find it.Central to the operation is a mile-deep well, dug originally to explore for oil...
那次行动的重点是一口深达1英里的井，最初钻那口井是为了勘探石油。
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Oryx is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production concern.
奥瑞克斯是一家设在达拉斯的石油和天然气勘探生产公司。
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VERB （用手等）摸索，触碰
If you explore something with your hands or fingers, you touch it to find out what it feels like.He explored the wound with his finger, trying to establish its extent.
他用手指摸了摸伤口，想要确定受伤的程度。
verb
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- examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes
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- examine minutely
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- inquire into
- the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
- He searched for information on his relatives on the web
- Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness
- Synonym: research search
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- travel to or penetrate into
- explore unknown territory in biology
数据来源：WordNet
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Central to the operation is a mile-deep well , dug originally to explore for oil
那次行动的重点是一口深达1英里的井，最初钻那口井是为了勘探石油。
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I think China will continue to explore for resources .
我觉得，中国将继续进行资源勘探。
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This chapter explores the linkage between economic development and the environment .
本章探讨的是经济发展与环境之间的关系。
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We will explore every avenue until we find an answer .
我们要探索一切途径，直到找到答案为止。
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We need to explore a wide range of possibilities .
我们需要探究各种可能的情况。
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These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7 .
这些想法将在第7章里作更详细的探讨。
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The city is best explored on foot .
最好是徒步考察这个城市。
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The book explores contrasting views of the poet 's early work .
此书探讨了人们对这位诗人早期作品截然不同的观点。
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We rented a car for the week and explored the area .
我们租了一个星期的车游历这个地区。
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They explored the land to the south of the Murray river .
他们勘查了墨累河以南的地区。
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We can hire bikes for a day to explore the town .
我们可租用自行车一天来游览这城镇。
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As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore .
我们一来到岛上就急不可耐地开始探胜。
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We explored the whole town , mindless of the cold and rain .
我们不顾寒冷和下雨，在整个城市到处转。
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She explored the sand with her toes .
她用脚趾感觉沙的情况。
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Explore Thomas Hardy country .
踏访托马斯∙哈代小说描写的地区。
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We 've come to this country , let 's explore !
我们已经来到这个国家，让我们好好探访一番吧！
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Children use fantasy to explore worrying aspects of real life .
孩子们用幻想来探索实际生活中令人不安的各种事情。
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We will be exploring different approaches to gathering information .
我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。
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I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self
我想认真探寻、了解内心的自我。
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English majors would be asked to explore the roots of language .
英语专业的学生会被要求探究语言的根源。
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The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument .
这部电影探究了艺术家和乐器之间的关系。
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In your free time , explore all that this incredible city has to offer .
您可以在闲暇时间探索这座美妙城市的各种风情。
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The book explores the connection between American ethnic and regional literatures .
这本书探讨了美国族裔文学与地区文学之间的关系。
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Various textile techniques will be explored to realise design possibilities
将尝试和探索纺织技巧来把这些设计变为现实。
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The film explored the tension between public duty and personal affections .
这部电影探讨了公共义务和个人情感之间的冲突。
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The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area
部长预计将会探讨这个地区战后重建的意见。
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Both sides of the river can be explored on this circular walk .
沿着这条环行线路走一圈，河的两边都可以看到。
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He explored the wound with his finger , trying to establish its extent .
他用手指摸了摸伤口，想要确定受伤的程度。
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After exploring the old part of town there is a guided tour of the cathedral
游览完老城区之后，会由导游带队参观大教堂。
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We welcome you to join us on a special tour which explores this unique Australian attraction
我们欢迎你加入探索这处独特的澳大利亚景观的特别之旅。
指查明事故、犯罪、科学问题等的真相。
A group of government officials are investigating the incident.
一个由政府官员组成的小组正在调查此事件。
He is being investigated by the police on suspicion of embezzlement.
他因涉嫌挪用公款而正在接受警方调查。
表示仔细、彻底地查看某物，以便发现更多信息。
The police will have to examine the only piece of physical evidence for fingerprints.
警察得检查这唯一的物证有没有指纹。
A team of experts were sent to examine the wreckage of the airplane.
一队专家被派去检查飞机的残骸。
指走访并探察某地以了解相关信息。
Did they explore the land to the north of the mountain?
他们勘查那座山以北的地区了吗？
Paris is a wonderful city to explore.
巴黎是个值得考察的美妙城市。
指追查不为人知的事，尤指打探别人不愿透露的事。
She always wants to probe too deeply into others' personal affairs.
她总是想过多地打探别人的私事。
The police have probed claims that he sold fake medicine.
警方已经就有人称他出售假药一事进行了调查。