sounding
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/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
a way of getting information by asking questions
The teacher asked the students about their opinions, making a sounding of their views.
老师询问了学生的意见,对他们的观点进行了摸底。
the act of measuring the depth of water
The divers took soundings to find the best place to dive.
潜水员进行了测量,以找到最佳的潜水地点。