prospector
UK/'prɒspektә/US
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Definitions
n.
A person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold.
勘探者；探矿人；淘金者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprospectbefore
+
-orlook, observe, watch
=prospector
prospect + -or = one who prospects (searches for ore).
Common Collocations
- 1.gold prospector淘金者
- 2.oil prospector石油勘探者
- 3.[seasoned prospector]经验丰富的探矿者
- 4.prospector's claim探矿者的采矿权
Example Sentences
- 1.
Gold prospectors poured into the territory.