explore /ikˈsplɔ:/ vt. & vi. 考察，勘探，探索，探测：explore the arctic regions 勘探北极地区 We must explore all possible ways to increase food production. 我们必须探索各种可能办法来增加粮食生产。［考句］By moving the radar beam around slowly in circles, we can explore the surroundings.通过缓慢绕圈转动雷达束，我们就可以探测周围情况。