foray
noun [ C ] uk/ˈfɒr.eɪ/ us/ˈfɔːr.eɪ/
(ATTEMPT)
初次尝试
a short period of time being involved in an activity that is different from and outside the range of a usual set of activities
She made a brief foray into acting before becoming a teacher. 她在当老师之前曾经涉足表演。
(VISIT)
（尤指有明确目的的）短暂访问
a short visit, especially with a known purpose
I made a quick foray into town before lunch to get my sister a present. 午饭前我很快地进了一趟城，去为我妹妹买一件礼物。
(ATTACK)
（军队为了打击敌人或夺取补给品的）突袭，闪电式侵袭
the act of an army suddenly and quickly entering the area belonging to the enemy in order to attack them or steal their supplies