reconnoitre
(US reconnoiter), / ˌrekəˈnɔɪtə(r); ˌrɛkə`nɔɪtɚ/ (also Brit infml 英式口语作 recce) v [I, Tn]
explore or survey (an enemy area, position, etc) 侦察或观测(敌人的地区、 位置等)
The platoon was sent to reconnoitre the village before the attack. 在发动进攻前, 这个排奉命侦察该村.