exploration
UK/.eksplә'reiʃәn/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The act of traveling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.
探险，勘探
n.
Thorough examination or discussion of an idea or subject.
探究，探讨
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- (out) + plor (cry out, search out) + -ation (the act of) = the act of exploring. It inherits explore's full range: physical exploration of places and abstract exploration of ideas.
Root plor still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.space exploration太空探索
- 2.oil exploration石油勘探
- 3.further exploration进一步勘探
- 4.exploration of对…的探究
Example Sentences
- 1.
Space exploration has captured the public imagination for decades.
- 2.
The book is an exploration of grief and memory.
- 3.
Further exploration of the cave system is planned for next spring.