"prospectors" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 淘金者
• 勘探者

Definition

通常指通过勘探未开发地区来寻找金子、矿产或其他有价值资源的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于描述旧时淘金热时期的人，但也泛指在新地区寻找有价值资源的人。通常以复数指一群人。

Examples

Many prospectors moved west during the gold rush.

在淘金热期间，许多**淘金者**去了西部。

The prospectors searched rivers for gold nuggets.

**淘金者**在河流中寻找金块。

Some prospectors found silver instead of gold.

有些**淘金者**发现了银而不是金。

By dawn, the prospectors had already set up camp near the mountain.

天刚亮，**淘金者**已经在山附近搭好营地。

Stories of rich strikes attracted more prospectors every year.

关于丰富矿藏的传说每年都吸引更多**淘金者**。

Not all prospectors became wealthy; many left with nothing.

并不是所有**淘金者**都变得富有；许多人一无所获地离开了。