scoop

名詞

UK/skuːp/
US/skuːp/

定義 scoop 名詞

tool

  1. Countable

    A tool with a deep, bowl-shaped end used for digging out and moving soft substances or powders.

    • a measuring scoop

    • an ice cream scoop

  2. Countable

    The quantity that a scoop can hold.

    • Just a scoop of mashed potatoes will be fine.

news

  1. Countable

    A news story that one newspaper publishes before any others; an exclusive.

    • The newspaper managed to get a major scoop, breaking the scandal to the public.

動詞

UK/skuːp/
US/skuːp/

定義 scoop 動詞

tool

  1. Transitive

    To move something using a scoop or an object used like a scoop.

    • He used his hands to scoop sand into the bucket.

win

  1. Transitive

    To win a large number of votes or prizes.

    • It is expected that the party will scoop most of the working-class votes.

news

  1. Transitive

    To be the first to discover and report an important news story.

    • Just as we were about to break the news, a rival news organization scooped us.

成語

  • scoop the pool

    To win all available prizes or awards.

    She scooped the pool in the science competition, winning every award.

片語動詞 scoop

  • scoop something out

    to extract something from within another object using a spoon

    Scoop the ice cream out of the bowl with a spoon.

  • scoop something/someone up

    to quickly raise an object or person with your hands or arms

    She scooped up the book from the floor.