探测 (tàn cè) — to probe; to survey (especially for scientific or exploratory purposes)
Definition
探测 is to probe or survey physically — using instruments to sense a remote or hidden target (space, seabed, minerals). More concrete and equipment-driven than 探索 (broader 'explore' of ideas or frontiers).
verb
to probeto survey (especially for scientific or exploratory purposes)
Examples
- 探测。Kē xué jiā yòng wèi xīng tàn cè yuè qiú biǎo miàn de kuàng wù chéng fèn.Scientists use satellites to probe the mineral composition of the lunar surface.
- 探测。Tā men shǐ yòng tè shū shè bèi tàn cè shēn hǎi zhōng de wèi zhī shēng wù.They use special equipment to survey unknown organisms in the deep sea.
- 探测，。Zhè piàn qū yù hái méi yǒu bèi tàn cè guò, xū yào jìn yí bù yán jiū.This area has not been surveyed yet and requires further research.
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