投石问路
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probing

  • created sense approved 投石问路/投石問路 · tóu​shí​wèn​lù · probing

    投石问路 / 投石問路

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    probing

    To take a preliminary action or release a trial balloon to test the waters or gauge reactions.

    他的提议只是投石问路，想看看大家的反应如何。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 投石问路/投石問路 · tóu​shí​wèn​lù · scouting

    投石问路 / 投石問路

    tóu​shí​wèn​lù

    scouting

    To toss a stone to find out what is ahead or to gauge the depth of the path in the dark.

    他在黑暗的小路上投石问路，以确保安全。

    verb

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