Dec 28, 2007 00:38
16 yrs ago
Chinese term

探底

Chinese to English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Contained in sentence:

我們忘了去摸摸對方到底是什麼底, 而對方已經幾次探了我們的底,

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to size up

http://www.answers.com/topic/size-up

"Make an estimate, opinion, or judgment of, as in She sized up her opponent and decided to withdraw from the election. This usage transfers measuring the size of something to broader meaning. [Late 1800s] "



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agree smarlie
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thoroughly know the secret (of someone)

探底 usually refers to skillfully get access to the real situation or secret of someone or a certain party to be favorable in a competition.
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spy; investigate

The competitor has spied on us severa times.
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Background check

How to Investigate - Business Background Checks

There are several reasons for looking into the background of a business or company you intend establishing a relationship with or hiring. Your primary goal here is to make sure the company has a good reputation, is licensed properly, and that there are no liens, judgments, bankruptcies or civil actions involving the company or it's principles.
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agree Ocean520
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try to explore the real situation of

...the other side has tried to explore our real situation for several times
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1 day 9 hrs

took stock

took stock of us for several times
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agree Malcolm Mayfield : has already taken stock of us several times
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