摸索 (mō suǒ) — to fumble; to grope (in the dark or in an unfamiliar situation); to explore; to try to find out (a method, way, or solution)
Definition
Combines a literal 'grope by touch' sense with a figurative 'feel one's way toward a method or solution'. 探索 is more purposeful exploration with a known target; 摸索 implies trial and error without a clear path yet.
verb
to fumbleto grope (in the dark or in an unfamiliar situation)to exploreto try to find out (a method, way, or solution)
Examples
- 摸索。Tā zài hēi àn zhōng màn màn dì mō suǒ qián jìn.He slowly groped his way forward in the dark.
- ，摸索。Jīng guò duō cì cháng shì, tā men zhōng yú mō suǒ chū le yí tào yǒu xiào de guǎn lǐ fāng fǎ.After many attempts, they finally worked out an effective management method through exploration.
- 摸索。Kē xué jiā men réng zài mō suǒ zhì liáo zhè zhǒng jí bìng de zuì jiā fāng àn.Scientists are still exploring the best treatment plan for this disease.
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