動詞 sound out:

1. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
   同義詞：pronounce, articulate, enounce, enunciate, say
2. try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
   同義詞：check out, feel out

1. The band doesn't sound out of tune to me, but then I've no ear for music.
   對我來說，樂隊沒有走調(diào)，不過我沒有欣賞音樂的才能。
2. I'll try to sound out the manager on the question of holidays.
   關(guān)於放假的問題，我要去探探經(jīng)理的口風。
3. Have you sounded out your wife on your trip to Australia yet?
   就你去澳大利亞旅行的事你試探了你妻子意見嗎？