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scout
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- pronunciation:
- skaUt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person, ship, or plane sent to spy or gather information.
侦察员
The scout returned with photographs of the enemy camp.侦查员带着敌人营地的照片回来了。 |
| definition 2: |
a person who looks for new sports or entertainment talent.
球探
The football scout noticed a talented college quarterback.橄榄球侦探注意到了一个有才能的大学生四分卫。 |
| definition 3: |
a member of a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop.
童子军成员
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scouts, scouting, scouted |
| definition 1: |
to explore an area in order to bring back information.
侦察
We scouted around the forest, looking for the bears' den.我们在树林四周侦查，找熊的巢穴。 |
| definition 2: |
(informal) to look for, or to find by searching for (usually followed by "up" or "out").
寻找
The campers scouted up some dry wood for the fire.露营者们寻找干柴生火。 |
| related words: |
survey |
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