| 单词 | scrap |
| 释义 | scrap (skræp ) Word forms: scraps , scrapping , scrapped 1. countable noun A scrap of something is a very small piece or amount of it. A crumpled scrap of paper was found in her handbag. [+ of] ...a fire fuelled by scraps of wood. They need every scrap of information they can get. [+ of] Synonyms: piece, fragment, bit, trace 2. plural noun Scraps are pieces of unwanted food which are thrown away or given to animals. ...the scraps from the Sunday dinner table. 3. verb If you scrap something, you get rid of it or cancel it. [informal, journalism] President Hussein called on all countries in the Middle East to scrap nuclear or chemical weapons. [VERB noun] It had been thought that passport controls would be scrapped. [VERB noun] 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Scrap metal or paper is no longer wanted for its original purpose, but may have some other use. There's always tons of scrap paper in Dad's office. 5. uncountable noun Scrap is metal from old or damaged machinery or cars. Thousands of tanks, artillery pieces and armored vehicles will be cut up for scrap. 6. countable noun You can refer to a fight or a quarrel as a scrap, especially if it is not very serious. [informal] Billy Bonds has never been one to avoid a scrap. Synonyms: fight, battle, row, argument Translations: Chinese: 碎屑, 争吵, 废弃, 废弃的 Japanese: 小片 small piece, けんか 争い, 廃棄する, くずの |
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