exploratory
英 [ɪk'splɒrət(ə)rɪ; ek-]
美[ɪk'splɔrətɔri]
- adj. 勘探的；探究的；考察的
英文词源
- exploratory (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Latin exploratorius "belonging to scouts," from explorator "scout," from explorare "investigate, examine" (see explore). Alternative explorative is from 1738; explorational is from 1889.
双语例句
- 1. Exploratory surgery revealed her liver cancer.
- 探查性的外科手术查出她患了肝癌。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. exploratory drilling for oil
- 钻井勘探石油
来自《权威词典》
- 3. He cautioned that the Russia - American discussions were still in an exploratory stage.
- 他警告说俄美会谈尚处于探索阶段.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. The Prime Minister's talks with the leaders of the Democratic Party were largely exploratory.
- 首相与民主党领袖们的谈话在很大程度上是试探性的。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Seldom are complete analyses made except in exploratory work.
- 除勘探工作外很少进行全面分析.
来自辞典例句