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explorer

UK/ik'splɒ:rә/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

A person who travels to discover new places or things.

探险家,探索者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
plorto wail, weep aloud, cry out, lament
+
-erone who does, agent
=explorer

explore + -er (one who does) = one who explores. A transparent agent noun from explore.

Root plor still carries 6 more words

Common 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.

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