rake
名詞
定義 rake 名詞
tool
- Countable
A garden tool with a long handle and a row of pointed metal teeth at the bottom, used for leveling soil or gathering leaves and other debris.
surface
- Countable
An inclined surface or a slope.
The seating arrangement features a very steep incline.
The rake of the lawn makes it difficult to mow.
The rake on the edge of the track helps with drainage.
person
- Countableold-fashioned
A man who is dissolute and engages in immoral behavior, particularly womanizing.
The notorious rake was infamous throughout the town.
He was known as a rake in his youth, but he has since settled down.
The heir was rumored to live the life of a rake.
動詞
定義 rake 動詞
search
- IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To search through something by quickly moving and rearranging its contents.
She raked around the attic looking for her old letters.
We raked through the drawers, but didn't find anything useful.
He raked through his bag, trying to find his keys.
use
- TransitiveIntransitive
To use a rake to level the ground or to gather materials like leaves.
In the spring, we rake the garden soil to prepare it for planting.
They raked the sand to prepare for the beach volleyball game.
I need to rake up these leaves to see the lawn.
片語動詞 rake
- rake something out
to seek something and successfully locate it, typically among many stored items.
• I raked out my old toy from the dusty box after searching through it.
- rake over something
to continually discuss or dwell on an unpleasant event or experience
• He always rakes over that failure, constantly bringing it up.
- rake something up
to bring up a past event or experience once more, typically something better left forgotten as it may disturb or irritate someone.
• At the party, she unintentionally raked up his divorce, making the atmosphere awkward.
- rake something in
to acquire or earn a significant sum of money
• They have been raking in a good amount of money lately through online sales.
- rake something/someone up
to gather the necessary items or individuals with effort or by searching in different places
• She spent several days raking up the supplies needed for the party from various corners.