单词 | probe |
释义 | probe n. & v. --n   1. a penetrating investigation.   2. any small device, esp. an electrode, for measuring, testing, etc.   3. a blunt-ended surgical instrument usu. of metal for exploring a wound etc.   4. (in full space probe) an unmanned exploratory spacecraft transmitting information about its environment. --vtr.   1. examine or enquire into closely.   2. explore (a wound or part of the body) with a probe.   3. penetrate with a sharp instrument. Derivatives probeable adj. prober n. probingly adv. Etymology: LL proba proof, in med.L = examination, f. L probare test |
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