1、extraordinary
非凡的;优秀的;出色的
We've made extraordinary progress as a society in that regard.
在那个方面，我们的社会已经取得了巨大的进步。
The task requires extraordinary patience and endurance.
那项任务需要非凡的耐心和毅力。
非常奇特的;令人惊奇的
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
这事儿真蹊跷！
His decision to hold talks is extraordinary because it could mean the real end of the war.
他作出举行谈判的决定非同寻常，因为这可能意味着战争真的要结束了。
2、exploration
在…探险;探测;勘察;考察
I just wanted to explore Paris, read Sartre, listen to Sidney Bechet.
我就想逛逛巴黎，读读萨特的作品，听听悉尼·贝谢的音乐。
After exploring the old part of town there is a guided tour of the cathedral.
游览完老城区之后，会由导游带队参观大教堂。
探讨，研究（观点或建议）
The secretary is expected to explore ideas for post-war reconstruction of the area.
部长预计将会探讨这个地区战后重建的意见。
The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument.
这部电影探究了艺术家和乐器之间的关系。
勘探
Central to the operation is a mile-deep well, dug originally to explore for oil.
那次行动的重点是一口深达1英里的井，最初钻那口井是为了勘探石油。
The government is allowing the areas of inshore coastal waters to be explored for oil and gas.
当局允许在近海海域勘探石油和天然气。