reconnoiter
US /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌrek.əˈnɔɪ.tər/
动词
1.
侦察, 勘察
to inspect, observe, or survey (an enemy's territory, position, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes
示例:
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The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's defenses.
士兵们被派去侦察敌人的防御工事。
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Before the main attack, a small unit will reconnoiter the area.
在主攻之前，一个小分队将侦察该区域。
2.
勘察, 考察
to make a preliminary inspection or survey of (an area)
示例:
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We need to reconnoiter the hiking trail before leading the group.
在带领团队之前，我们需要勘察徒步路线。
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The architect went to reconnoiter the site for the new building.
建筑师去勘察新建筑的场地。