vi.

1. 触摸；暗中摸[Q][（+for）]
   I groped for the light switch in the dark room.

   我在黑洞洞的屋里摸索着寻找电灯开关。

2. 探索，探求[（+for/after）]
   They are groping after the truth.

   他们正在探求真理。

vt.

1. 摸索（路等）[O]
   Then she blew out the candle and groped her way into bed.

   然后她吹灭了蜡烛摸黑上床。

2. 【口】（调情时）抚摸……的身体

n.

1. 触摸；探索[C]

v.

1. feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.
   ▸ (grope for) search uncertainly for (a word or answer) in one's mind.
2. informal fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, especially against their will.

n.