plural scouts
plural scouts
Learner's definition of SCOUT
[count]
2
: a soldier, airplane, etc., that is sent to get information about the size, location, equipment, etc., of an enemy侦察兵;侦察机
3
: a person whose job is to search for talented performers, athletes, etc.(演员、运动员等的)人才发掘者;星探 — see also talent scout
good scout
US, informal + somewhat old-fashioned
: a person who is friendly, kind, helpful, etc.大好人 2 scout /ˈskaʊt/ verb
scouts; scouted; scouting
scouts; scouted; scouting
Learner's definition of SCOUT
1
a always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to search an area or place for something or someone(在某个地区)寻找,搜寻 -
Two small ships were sent to scout for information about the enemy.两艘小船被派去搜寻敌人的信息。
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My brother set up the tent while I scouted (around) for firewood.我哥哥搭帐篷,我四处找柴火。
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We scouted around the store to see if anyone was available to help us.我们在商店周围四处寻找,看看是否有人能够帮助我们。
b [+ object] : to explore (an area) in order to find information about it探查;侦查 2
: to watch or look at (someone or something) in order to decide if that person or thing is suited for a particular job or purpose观察,物色(适合的人选或东西) [+ object]
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He's a talented pitcher who is being scouted by several major-league teams.他是个天才投手,已被好几家大联盟棒球队相中。
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She scouts young musicians for one of the country's top orchestras.她为国内一家顶级的管弦乐团物色年轻的音乐家。
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The site is being scouted as a possible location for the factory.这个场地被相中,作为建工厂的备选地址。
[no object]