Exploratory 的意思是探索的、试探性的。London and Washington are beginning exploratory talks over a trade deal which both sides say could deliver huge economic benefits after Britain leaves the European Union. 伦敦和华盛顿正在就一项贸易协议进行探索性谈判，双方都表示协议可以在英国脱离欧盟后带来巨大的经济利益。

 

A diverse group of Democrats have either launched campaigns or formed exploratory committees to begin raising money and hiring staff for a presidential run. 一群多元化的民主党人为参选下届总统要么已经展开竞选运动，要么组建了竞选研究委员会，开始筹集资金，雇用员工。