1、explore英[ɪkˈsplɔː(r)]美[ɪkˈsplɔːr]，v.勘探; 勘查; 探索; 考察; 探究; 调查研究; 探讨; (用手或身体某部)探察，探查。

2、[例句]Central to the operation is a mile-deep well, dug originally to explore for oil.那次行动的重点是一口深达1英里的井，最初钻那口井是为了勘探石油。