reconnoiter
US /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌrek.əˈnɔɪ.tər/
動詞
1.
偵察, 勘察
to inspect, observe, or survey (an enemy's territory, position, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes
範例:
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The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's defenses.
士兵們被派去偵察敵人的防禦工事。
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Before the main attack, a small unit will reconnoiter the area.
在主攻之前，一個小分隊將偵察該區域。
2.
勘察, 考察
to make a preliminary inspection or survey of (an area)
範例:
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We need to reconnoiter the hiking trail before leading the group.
在帶領團隊之前，我們需要勘察徒步路線。
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The architect went to reconnoiter the site for the new building.
建築師去勘察新建築的場地。