vt.

1. 探测；探勘；在……探险
   They explored this desert region in 1923.

   一九二三年，他们在这荒漠地区探险。

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

   大会探讨了在贸易上进一步加强联系的可能性。

vi.

1. 探索；考察；探勘；探险

v.

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