early 15c., "one who feels," agent noun from feel (v.). Of animal organs, 1660s. Transferred sense of "proposal put forth to observe the reaction it gets" is from 1830. Related: Feelers.
双语例句
1. 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.
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2. She made a little deal in stocks as a feeler.
她在股票上做一笔小交易当作试探.
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3. The letter was a feeler to see what his attitude might be.
这封信是一种试探,看看他的态度.
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4. Take the clearance with a feeler.
间隙用塞尺测量.
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5. The feeler material must be harder than the material that is checked ( hardened pins ).
