soundings
['saʊn.dɪŋz] plural noun
■measurements that are taken of the depth of water 水深测量•They took soundings and found that the water was 120 feet deep.他们进行水深测量，发现水深120呎。
['saʊn.dɪŋz] plural noun
make/take soundings
■to ask questions in order to collect information or opinions 试探；征询意见•Can you take some discreet soundings to see what her future plans are?你能否谨慎地试探一下她今后的计划？ |