1540s, from Middle French exploration and directly from Latin explorationem (nominative exploratio) "an examination," noun of action from past participle stem of explorare "investigate, examine" (see explore). Alternative explorement is from 1640s.
雙語例句
1. We set out on this voyage of exploration with an open mind.
我們以開放的心態(tài)開始了這次探索之旅。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His exploration of the myth brings insight into the American psyche.
他對這個神話的探討揭示了美國人的心理。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Oryx is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production concern.
奧瑞克斯是一家設(shè)在達拉斯的石油和天然氣勘探生產(chǎn)公司。
來自柯林斯例句
4. I looked forward to the exploration of their theories.