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单词 emu-bob
释义

Definition of emu-bob in English:

emu-bob

verb
[no object]Australian
  • Carry out a detailed search of an area.

    the men form a line and emu-bob through the waist-high scrub
    with object after emu-bobbing the surroundings for potential clues, they return along the track
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Groups of cadets scoured the area 'emu-bobbing' to ensure there was no litter.
    • While waiting, they emu-bobbed the outer vicinity and the nearby roadside verges.
    • After emu-bobbing the surrounds for potential clues, they sent the constables to return along the track.
    • They are emu-bobbing the desert at the moment with choppers.
    • The scouts spend much of the afternoon emu-bobbing through the scrub.

Origin

Early 20th century: with allusion to the movements of an emu bending its neck towards the ground in search of food.

 
 
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