explore

[iks'plɔ:]

v.探测, 探险, 考察, 探究

vt.

1. 探测; 探勘; 在……探险

They explored this desert region in 1923.

一九二三年，他们在这荒漠地区探险。

2. 探究, 探索

The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.

大会探讨了在贸易上进一步加强联系的可能性。

vi.

探索; 考察; 探勘; 探险

词形变化

动词过去式: explored | 动词过去分词: explored | 动词现在分词: exploring | 动词第三人称单数: explores |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.探究; 搜索; 调查

search  hunt  look  research  examine  investigate  probe  delve into  

同义参见:

seek  quest  prospect  canvass  delve  forage  

英英释义

动词 explore:

inquire into

同义词：research, search

travel to or penetrate into

examine minutely

examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

补充

exploreexplore英:[iksˈplɔ:] 美:[ɪkˈsplɔr, -ˈsplor]vt. & vi.1.勘查, 探测, 勘探As soon as they arrived in the town they went out to explore.他们一到这城镇就外出察看周围环境。They were exploring the Amazon jungle.他们正对亚马逊丛林进行勘察。vt.1.探索; 探究; 仔细查看We must explore all the possibilities.我们必须探讨所有的可能性。

例句

1. Every part of the island has been explored.这个岛的每一处都探查过了。 2. It is the ideal way to explore France and its rich and varied scenery.这是探访法国及其丰富多彩的自然景观最理想的方式。 3. The government is allowing the areas of inshore coastal waters to be explored for oil and gas.当局允许在近海海域勘探石油和天然气。 4. issues that the group had already explored该组已经探究过的问题 5. 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。 6. They then choose a specific topic they wish to explore further.然后他们选了一个希望继续探讨的具体话题。 7. 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。 8. He explored a new passage into Italy.他探索出了一条进入意大利的新路线。 9. Let's go exploring in the woods!我们到树林里去探险吧！ 10. The mile-deep well was originally dug to explore for oil.最初钻这口1英里深的井是为了勘探石油。 11. Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.让我们探索改善的可能性。 12. We had to explore this possibility very gingerly.我们必须极其小心地探索这个可能性。 13. to explore the island在该岛屿探险 14. The surgeon explored the patient.外科医学对病人作了仔细检查。 15. to explore for treasure勘探宝藏 16. the best way to explore Iceland's north-west.对冰岛西北部进行考察的最佳线路。 17. explore the world of science and technology.探索科技世界。 18. licences to explore for petroleum.石油勘探许可证。 19. he sets out to explore fundamental questions.他开始钻研基本问题。 20. the firm will explore joint development projects.公司将研究合作开发项目。 21. her fingers explored his hair.她用手指触摸检查他的头发。 22. They went on an expedition to explore the River Amazon.他们远赴亚马孙河勘探。 23. We need to explore (= look carefully at) all the possibilities before we decide.我们要先仔细研究各种可能性，然后再作决定。 24. Researchers are exploring how language is acquired by children.研究人员正在探究儿童是如何习得语言的。 25. The book explores a number of controversial issues.本书探讨了一些有争议的问题。 26. You need to explore your feelings on this subject more carefully.你需要更仔细地思索你对这个问题的看法。 27. We explored various options/alternatives/possibilities.我们探讨了各种选择/可能性。 28. an opportunity to explore different activities体验不同活动的机会 29. The children were encouraged to explore mathematics.孩子们被鼓励去钻研数学。 30. I decided to go out and explore the town.我决定外出实地考察这个镇子。 31. They were sent to explore unknown regions of Africa.他们被派去勘查非洲的未知地域。 32. companies exploring for oil探寻石油的公司 33. The doctor explored the wound.医生仔细检查了伤口。 34. Arctic explorers北极探险者