勘探
To explore an area for natural resources like oil, gas, or minerals.
Examples
3 of 5深海勘探面临着巨大的技术挑战。
Deep-sea exploration faces enormous technical challenges.
公司投入了大量资金进行矿产勘探。
The company invested a lot of money in mineral exploration.
初步勘探结果显示，这里的储量非常丰富。
Preliminary exploration results show that the reserves here are very rich.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'勘' (examine/investigate) + '探' (search/explore). Investigating and searching the earth.
Quick Quiz
为了寻找新能源，科学家开始在极地地区进行_____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 勘探
Examples
深海勘探面临着巨大的技术挑战。
academicDeep-sea exploration faces enormous technical challenges.
公司投入了大量资金进行矿产勘探。
businessThe company invested a lot of money in mineral exploration.
初步勘探结果显示，这里的储量非常丰富。
formalPreliminary exploration results show that the reserves here are very rich.
这支勘探队在荒野中工作了三个月。
everydayThis exploration team worked in the wilderness for three months.
石油勘探通常需要精密的地质分析。
academicOil exploration usually requires precise geological analysis.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
海上勘探
offshore exploration
勘探许可证
exploration license
勘探报告
exploration report
Often Confused With
探索 is a general term for searching or exploring anything unknown, whereas 勘探 is specific to searching for natural resources.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in TOEFL geology and environmental science passages.
Common Mistakes
Misspelling '勘' as '堪'.
Memory Tip
'勘' (examine/investigate) + '探' (search/explore). Investigating and searching the earth.
Word Origin
From '勘' (check/investigate) and '探' (explore/probe).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
为了寻找新能源，科学家开始在极地地区进行_____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 勘探
Related Vocabulary
More geology words
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