vt.

1. 探測；探勘；在……探險
   They explored this desert region in 1923.

   他們於一九二三年在這荒漠地區探險。

2. 探究，探索
   The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.

   大會探討了在貿易上進一步加強聯繫的可能性。

vi.

1. 探索；考察；探勘；探險

v.

1. travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.
2. investigate or discuss in detail.
3. examine by touch.