"put out feelers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 试探（反应）- 释放信号

Definition

在采取进一步行动前，先进行小范围尝试或间接询问，以了解他人想法或实际情况。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常用于商务、社交或感情场合。常与 about/to 连用，表示间接打听，避免直接问或表态。与直接提问不同，是委婉探路。

Examples

She decided to put out feelers about a new job opportunity.

她决定**试探**一下新的工作机会。

Before moving, they put out feelers to see if anyone else was interested.

搬家前，他们先**试探**是否还有其他人感兴趣。

The manager put out feelers about changing the office hours.

经理**试探**了一下更改办公时间。

I'm going to put out feelers and see who might want to join our group.

我打算**试探一下**谁可能想加入我们小组。

He put out feelers to a few companies before he applied anywhere.

他在正式申请前，先向几家公司**试探了一下**。

We should put out feelers before announcing anything publicly.

我们应该在公开宣布前先**试探一下**。