feeler

名词 feeler:

1. one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
   同义词：antenna
2. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
   同义词：overture, advance, approach
3. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
   同义词：antenna
4. slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
   同义词：barbel

1. I am putting out feeler to see if he'd like to come and work for us.
   我正在试探他，看他是否愿意来为我们工作。
2. The letter was a feeler to see how he would look upon such a movement.
   这封信是一种试探，看看他如何看待这种运动。
3. Almost all insects have feelers.
   昆虫几乎都有触角。

feel.er

n.（名词）
Something, such as a hint or question, designed to elicit the attitudes or intentions of others.
试探器：为引出别人的态度或意图而设计的一个暗示或问题
Zoology A sensory or tactile organ, such as an antenna, a tentacle, or a barbel.
【动物学】 触角，触须：感觉或触觉器官，例如触角、触手或触须