scour something out

Related to word: scour

片语动词

Definition

  1. to create an indentation or cavity through repeated and continuous motion over an extended period.

    沖刷出;磨出

    • The bottom of the bucket was nearly scoured out from constant use.

      由于长期使用,水桶的底部几乎被磨穿了。

    • The river's flow has nearly scoured out a small canyon in certain places.

      河流的冲刷几乎在某些地方形成了一個小峽谷。

    • After years of grazing, the cattle have scoured out several noticeable depressions in the pasture.

      多年放牧后,牛群在牧场上磨出了几个明显的凹陷。