scope

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ scope /ˈskoʊp/ noun

¹ scope

/ˈskoʊp/

noun

Learner's definition of SCOPE

: the area that is included in or dealt with by something范围

[noncount]

The essay is sweeping/comprehensive in scope. [=the essay includes information, ideas, etc., about many topics]这篇文章涉及的内容很广泛/全面。
The law is of limited scope. [=the law applies only to a few situations, people, etc.]这条法律的适用范围有限。
I was impressed by the size and scope of the book.这本书部头大，内容广，令我印象深刻。
That problem is somewhat beyond the scope of this discussion.那个问题有点超出了这次讨论的范围。
We want to widen the scope of the study.我们想扩大研究范围。

[singular]

This study has a wider/broader scope than previous studies on the subject have had.关于该课题，这次研究的范围比以前的要广。

[noncount] : space or opportunity for action, thought, etc.（行动、思考等的）空间，机会

A bigger budget will allow more scope [=room] for innovation.预算再多一些，创新的空间就大一些。
The work has been good, but there's still some scope for improvement.工作干得不错，但仍然有改进的空间。

— compare ²scope

² scope /ˈskoʊp/ noun

plural scopes

² scope

/ˈskoʊp/

noun

plural scopes

Learner's definition of SCOPE

[count] chiefly US

: an instrument (such as a telescope or microscope) that is used to look at things观测仪器（如望远镜、显微镜等）

— compare ¹scope

³ scope /ˈskoʊp/ verb

scopes; scoped; scoping

³ scope

/ˈskoʊp/

verb

scopes; scoped; scoping

Learner's definition of SCOPE

scope out

[phrasal verb]

scope (someone or something) out or scope out (someone or something) US, informal

: to look at (someone or something) especially in order to get information打量；查看；考察

They scoped out [=checked out] the area before setting up the tent.搭帐篷之前，他们把这片地考察了一遍。
Players were scoping out the competition.选手们打量着对方。
He wants to scope out [=consider, examine] all of the possibilities before deciding what to do.在决定做什么之前，他想把所有的可能性都考虑一遍。