to sound out
[phrase form: sound]
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试探, 探听意见
to attempt to learn someone's opinions and intentions through subtle or indirect questioning or conversation
例子
She casually sounded out her friend's intentions regarding the upcoming event without directly asking.
她不经意间试探了朋友对即将到来的活动的意图，而没有直接询问。
例子
The news anchor diligently sounded each news report out, maintaining a professional tone.
新闻主播认真地发音每一条新闻报道，保持专业的语气。
