prospecting

动词 prospect:

1. search for something desirable
   同义词：prospect
2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
   同义词：prospect

1. This experience opened a new prospect in his mind.
   这一经验为他的思想开阔了新的视野。
2. He didn't relish the prospect of having to explain his behavior.
   他不喜欢对他自己的所作所为作出解释。
3. Because of a long drought, the farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield.
   因为长时间的干旱，农民们对于好收成的前景是怀疑的。
4. The prospect of another war appalled us.
   想到有可能发生另一场战争，我们不寒而栗。