probe

/proʊb/

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

中文释义：调查；探查；探究

The committee launched a probe into the company's financial irregularities.

委员会对公司的财务违规行为展开了调查。

Scientists sent a probe to Mars to collect data about its atmosphere.

科学家向火星发射了一艘探测器，收集其大气层数据。