sound out

动词 sound out:

1. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
   同义词：pronounce, articulate, enounce, enunciate, say
2. try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
   同义词：check out, feel out

1. The band doesn't sound out of tune to me, but then I've no ear for music.
   对我来说，乐队没有走调，不过我没有欣赏音乐的才能。
2. I'll try to sound out the manager on the question of holidays.
   关於放假的问题，我要去探探经理的口风。
3. Have you sounded out your wife on your trip to Australia yet?
   就你去澳大利亚旅行的事你试探了你妻子意见吗？