verb · B1 · Often · both

explore

исследовать

Meaning of explore

examine area

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EN-UK/ɪkˈsplɔː/
EN-US/ɪkˈsplɔr/
RU[ɪsˈlʲedəvətʲ]
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explore
explore - исследовать
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explore with Russian translation

explore usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Let's explore the old harbour before it gets busy.

Давай исследуем старую гавань, прежде чем она станет многолюдной.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They hired a guide to explore the rainforest safely.

Они наняли гида, чтобы исследовать тропический лес безопасно.

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explore belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

explore
исследовать
shower
elevator
towel
TV
view
breakfast

explore synonyms

Related words worth learning together

explore
исследовать, изучать (общий нейтральный смысл — изучение места или темы)
investigate
расследовать, исследовать системно (часто о причинах, фактах, происшествиях)
examine
осматривать, тщательно проверять или изучать детали
research
исследовать, проводить систематическое научное изучение
delve into
углубляться в тему, тщательно изучать детали
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🇬🇧en

исследовать, изучать (общий нейтральный смысл — изучение места или темы)

B1Often

We went to explore the cave to see the rock formations.

🇬🇧en

расследовать, исследовать системно (часто о причинах, фактах, происшествиях)

B2Often

Detectives are investigating the theft.

🇬🇧en

осматривать, тщательно проверять или изучать детали

B2Often

The doctor examined the patient for signs of infection.

🇬🇧en

исследовать, проводить систематическое научное изучение

B2Very Often

She is researching renewable energy technologies.

D
🇬🇧en
delve into

углубляться в тему, тщательно изучать детали

B2Often

The article delves into the causes of urban decline.

🇬🇧en

совершать экскурсию, объезжать/посещать в туристических целях

B1Often

They toured the city with a guide.

survey
🇬🇧en

обзорно изучать, проводить обследование или опрос

B2Often

Engineers surveyed the site before construction.

P
🇬🇧en
probe

зондировать, тщательно исследовать (часто с подтекстом глубины или вмешательства)

B2Often

Journalists probed into the politician's past statements.

S
🇬🇧en
scout

разведывать, осматривать с целью сбора информации (тактическое, подготовительное значение)

B2Rarely

They scouted the location for the film shoot.

R
🇬🇧en
reconnoiter

провести разведку, осмотреть местность (военный/официальный термин)

C1Rarely

The platoon reconnoitered the valley before the operation.

🇬🇧en

посмотреть, ознакомиться, проверить (разговорная форма)

B1Very Often

You should check out the new café on High Street.

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What does explore mean?

examine area

How do you pronounce explore?

explore is pronounced as /ɪkˈsplɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is explore used in a sentence?

Let's explore the old harbour before it gets busy. Translation: Давай исследуем старую гавань, прежде чем она станет многолюдной.

Is explore part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, explore (исследовать) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is explore part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, explore (исследовать) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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