/prəˈspekt; NAmE ˈprɑːspekt/ [intransitive] to search an area for oil, minerals, gold, etc.探矿；勘探◆to prospect for oil勘探石油◆(figurative) We'll go to the trade exhibition to prospect for business.我们将去参观贸易展览会以便寻找商机。 ▸ prospector /prəˈspektə(r); NAmE ˈprɑːspektər/

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