soundings
noun [ plural ] uk/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋz/ us/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋz/
水深测量
measurements that are taken of the depth of water
They took soundings and found that the water was 120 feet deep. 他们进行水深测量，发现水深120英尺。
Idiom
make/take soundingsidiom 试探;征询意见
to ask questions in order to collect information or opinions
Can you take some discreet soundings to see what her future plans are? 你能否谨慎地试探一下她今后的计划？