exploration
exploration — 名詞
1. visiting an area you have not seen before and discovering what is there
探索；探險
前往未知地方探索發現
visiting an area you have not seen before and discovering what is there
Aarav's exploration of the old town revealed a courtyard that few tourists had seen.
Aarav 探索老城區，發現了一處極少觀光客見過的隱密庭院。
exploration of [place] — travel discovery
The exploration of Mars has changed how scientists think about life beyond Earth.
對火星的探索改變了科學家對地球以外是否有生命的看法。
Maja spent her summer on an exploration of the coastline by kayak.
Maja 整個夏天都在划獨木舟探索海岸線。
The team's exploration of the jungle took three weeks and required special supplies.
團隊在叢林中探索了三個星期，需要特別的補給物資。
- expedition
emphasises the organised journey itself rather than the act of discovering; 'an expedition to the South Pole'
- discovery
focuses on the result of finding something new, not the process
文法句型
exploration of [place]
用法筆記
This sense is the most common and appears in many fixed phrases such as 'space exploration' and 'Arctic exploration'. The object of exploration follows 'of', not 'to'.
常見錯誤
2. searching through a place for things that are worth money, such as oil, gold, or
探勘；勘探
搜尋有價值的自然資源
searching through a place for things that are worth money, such as oil, gold, or old cultural objects
The government granted a licence for oil exploration in the northern part of the country.
政府核發了在該國北部進行石油探勘的許可。
exploration for [resource] — natural resource search
Gabriel's team used special equipment during their exploration for copper deep inside the mountain.
Gabriel 的團隊在山區深處探勘銅礦時使用了特殊設備。
Lucía's work involves the exploration of ancient shipwrecks for gold and silver coins.
Lucía 的工作是探索古代沉船，尋找金幣和銀幣。
The company paused its exploration for diamonds after finding no results in the first year.
該公司在第一年探勘鑽石未果後，暫停了相關作業。
- prospecting
narrower in meaning, refers specifically to searching for mineral or metal deposits
- surveying
involves measuring and mapping rather than actively searching for valuables
文法句型
exploration for [resource]
exploration of [area]
用法筆記
When the target of the search is stated, use 'exploration for' (e.g. exploration for gold). When stating the location, use 'exploration of' (e.g. exploration of the region).
常見錯誤
3. the act of examining a subject, topic, or question thoroughly in order to unders
探討；研究
對某議題進行深入分析
the act of examining a subject, topic, or question thoroughly in order to understand it more fully; can also refer to a book, film, or article that does this
The book offers a thoughtful exploration of how technology changes the way people form friendships.
這本書深入探討了科技如何改變人們結交朋友的方式。
a [adjective] exploration of [topic] — intellectual investigation
Soraya's lecture was an exploration of traditional healing practices used in rural communities.
Soraya 的講座探討了農村社區使用的傳統療法。
The documentary is an exploration of how climate change affects farming communities in Southeast Asia.
這部紀錄片探討了氣候變遷如何影響東南亞的農業社區。
Imran's latest article is a critical exploration of the education system in his home country.
Imran 的最新文章批判性地探討了他祖國的教育制度。
- examination
more formal and suggests a structured, often step-by-step analysis
- investigation
carries a stronger connotation of searching for specific answers or uncovering hidden facts
- analysis
focuses on breaking something into parts to understand it, often using data or evidence
文法句型
a [adjective] exploration of [topic]
exploration of [subject]
用法筆記
Common with adjectives that describe the depth or style of the examination, e.g. 'a detailed exploration', 'a critical exploration', 'a systematic exploration'. Often used in academic or journalistic contexts.