scour
動詞
定義 scour 動詞
clean(清洁)
- Transitive(及物动词)
to remove dirt or grime from a surface by rubbing it vigorously with a rough object or cleaning agent.
用力擦洗；刷洗；擦净
I have to thoroughly scour these old pots before cooking with them.
我必须彻底刷洗这些旧锅子才能用它们烹饪。
The chef must scour the oven every night.
厨师每晚都必须刷洗烤箱。
A steel brush is effective for scouring burnt food from the bottom of a pot.
钢丝刷能有效地刷掉锅底烧焦的食物。
search(搜索)
- Transitive(及物动词)
to search an area or object thoroughly and carefully in order to find someone or something.
仔细搜查；彻底搜寻
The police are scouring the nearby forest in hopes of finding the missing hiker.
警方正在仔细搜查附近的森林，希望能找到失踪的徒步旅行者。
They scoured the library, hoping to find the rare book.
他们在图书馆里彻底搜寻，希望能找到那本稀有书籍。
I scoured my computer to find the file I had accidentally deleted.
我在电脑上仔细搜寻，希望能找到我不小心删除的文件。
片語動詞 scour
- scour something out
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。