Wordiyoscour
🇬🇧 UK/'skauә/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To clean or polish by rubbing vigorously; to search a place thoroughly
擦洗，刷净；彻底搜寻
n.
An act of vigorous cleaning by rubbing; erosion caused by fast-moving water
擦洗；水流冲刷
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishscourother
=scour
Common Collocations
- 1.scour the internet搜遍网络
- 2.scour the area搜查该地区
- 3.scour clean擦洗干净
- 4.scour for clues搜寻线索
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had to scour the burnt pot for nearly an hour to remove the residue.
- 2.
Detectives scoured the entire neighborhood looking for clues about the missing child.
- 3.
He scoured the internet for hours trying to find a cheap flight to Paris.