explore

• 表示为了了解某地、某想法或某事物而进行旅行或考察，也可以指深入探究、仔细检查。

A verb used to indicate the act of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar area, idea, or subject in order to learn more about it.

1. Travel and discoverA2formal

   To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

   探索

   • They explored the ancient ruins in Greece.
   • We spent the day exploring the forest trails.
   • She wants to explore the islands of the Pacific.

   同义词prospectrangereconnoiterscoutsurveytourtraverse

   反义词bypassignoreneglectoverlookskip

2. B1formal

   To examine or investigate something thoroughly in order to learn more about it.

   探究

   • The scientists explored the effects of the new drug.
   • We need to explore all possible solutions to this problem.
   • He explored the topic in great detail during his lecture.

   同义词analyzeexamineinspectinvestigatelook intoproberesearchscrutinizestudy

   反义词disregardignoreneglectoverlookskip

3. Consider or think aboutB1formal

   To think about or discuss something in order to understand it better.

   探讨

   • Let's explore the idea of starting a new business.
   • The committee explored various options for funding.
   • She explored the possibility of studying abroad.

   同义词analyzeconsidercontemplatedeliberateexamineinvestigatelook intoprobereviewstudy

   反义词dismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook