to explore · to go on an expedition · adventure

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We encountered a lot of difficulties on the expedition.

我们在探险的时候遇到了很多困难。

Gulliver traveled in quest of adventure.

格列佛为寻求探险而旅行。

In 1497, John Cabot explored Canada.

1497年，约翰卡博特前往加拿大探险。

Christopher Columbus wasn't an explorer because he loved the sea. He was an explorer because he hated Spanish jails.

克里斯托弗·哥伦布之所以成为探险家，不是因为他热爱大海，而是因为他讨厌西班牙的监狱。

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