probe

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探針, 探測器

a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

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The surgeon used a probe to examine the extent of the injury.
外科醫生用探針檢查傷勢的程度。
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The nurse inserted a thin probe into the patient's ear.
護士將一根細探針插入患者的耳朵。
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太空探測器, 探測器

a spacecraft designed to explore the solar system and transmit data back to Earth

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The space probe sent back stunning images of Mars.
太空探測器發回了火星的驚人圖像。
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NASA launched a new probe to study Jupiter's moons.
美國宇航局發射了一個新的探測器來研究木星的衛星。
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調查, 探究

an investigation into a crime or other matter

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The police launched a full-scale probe into the corruption allegations.
警方對腐敗指控展開了全面調查。
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The government ordered an independent probe into the financial scandal.
政府下令對金融醜聞進行獨立調查。
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探查, 探測

physically explore or examine (something) with a probe or the hands

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The doctor gently probed the wound to check for foreign objects.
醫生輕輕地探查傷口，檢查是否有異物。
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He used a stick to probe the muddy ground.
他用一根棍子探查泥濘的地面。
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調查, 探究

seek to uncover information about (someone or something)

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Journalists began to probe the politician's past.
記者們開始調查這位政治家的過去。
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The committee will probe the causes of the accident.
委員會將調查事故原因。
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