explorer
UK/ik'splɒ:rә/US
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Definitions
n.
A person who travels to discover new places or things.
探险家,探索者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexplore + -er (one who does) = one who explores. A transparent agent noun from explore.
Root plor still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.famous explorer著名探险家
- 2.early explorer早期探险家
- 3.Arctic explorer北极探险家
- 4.polar explorer极地探险家
Example Sentences
- 1.
The famous explorer mapped a route across the frozen continent.
- 2.
Early explorers reached the islands by sailing south.