feeler

US /ˈfiː.lɚ/
UK /ˈfiː.lɚ/
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1.

触角, 触须

a slender tactile organ, such as an antenna, on the head of an insect or other animal

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The cockroach moved its feelers rapidly.
蟑螂快速地移动着它的触角。
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Many insects use their feelers to explore their surroundings.
许多昆虫用它们的触角探索周围环境。
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2.

试探, 试探性提议

a tentative suggestion or action made to find out the opinions of others

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The company put out a feeler to gauge public reaction to the new product.
公司发布了一项试探性提议，以衡量公众对新产品的反应。
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He sent out feelers to see if there was any interest in his proposal.
他发出试探，看看他的提议是否有人感兴趣。
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