| 单词 | search |
| 释义 | search —search /sɜːtʃ/ aep /sɝːtʃ/ noun B1 [C] an attempt to find someone or something: » After a long search, they eventually found the missing papers.» The police carried out/conducted/made a thorough/exhaustive search of the premises, but they failed to find any drugs.Thesaurus+: ↑SearchingB2 [S] an attempt to find an answer to a problem: » the search for happinessThesaurus+: ↑Confusion, confusing and feeling confusedB1 [C] an attempt to find information on a computer, on the internet, etc.: » I did a search for yoga clubs in my area.in search of sthF0 trying to find something: » She was shot by a sniper when she went out in search of firewood.Thesaurus+: ↑SearchingWord partners for search noun• ♯carry out/♯conduct/♯make/♯mount a search• ♯abandon/♯call off/♯give up a search• ♯resume/♯step up a search• a ♯careful/♯full-scale/♯painstaking/♯thorough search• a ♯desperate/♯frantic search• a search ♯for sb/sthWord Builder:–Nouns: search, research, researcher–Adjectives: searching–Verbs: search, researchCollocations:–Verbs-lu. begin/launch/mount/start a search» The coastguard launched a search for the missing fishermen after they failed to return home.-lu. authorize/carry out/complete/conduct/make/run a search» The soldiers conducted a search of the village for hidden weapons.-lu. broaden/expand/extend/widen a search» Police looking for the suspect have broadened their search to include neighbouring villages.-lu. continue/intensify/resume/step up a search» Calmer weather allowed rescuers to resume their search for the climbers.-lu. narrow/refine a search» Police looking for the baby's mother have narrowed their search to a residential area.-lu. assist/help/join in a search» Many local people joined in the search for the missing child.-lu. hamper a search» Poor light hampered the search.-lu. abandon/call off/give up a search» Rescue teams called off the search after three days.-lu. a search to find sth» The club assured fans that a search to find a new team coach would begin immediately.–Adjectives-lu. a careful/detailed/exhaustive/extensive/fingertip/intensive/painstaking/systematic/thorough search» An extensive search of the area revealed several important clues.-lu. a full-scale/major/massive search» A full-scale search of the area has been launched.-lu. a continuing/ongoing search» The documentary describes the continuing search for the Loch Ness monster.-lu. an endless/eternal/lengthy/life-long/long/never-ending search» They travelled the whole country in their never-ending search for the perfect house.-lu. a desperate/frantic search» A desperate search for survivors began.-lu. a fruitless/futile/unsuccessful search» In the 19th century, thousands travelled West in the futile search for gold.-lu. an international/nationwide search» Investigators have launched a nationwide search for the suspect.-lu. a quick/random/routine/short search» Security staff conducted random searches of passengers.–Types-lu. a computer/keyword/online/web search» If you want to find a cheap holiday, try doing a web search.-lu. a body/strip search» Passengers suspected of smuggling drugs are subjected to a body search.-lu. a door-to-door/house-to-house/police/underwater search» After a door-to-door search, police took two men and a woman into custody.-lu. a job search» After a depressing job search that included sending more than 100 CVs, she eventually found a job.–Nouns-lu. a search engine/facility/function/window» You can find information on almost subject if you use an Internet search engine.-lu. search results» Choose your words carefully if you want fewer search results when surfing the Internet.-lu. a search dog/party/team» The search party resumed its hunt for the climbers as soon as it started to get light.-lu. a search area» The helicopter flew over the search area for several hours before it found the wreckage.-lu. a search operation» The search operation took several days and involved hundreds of police officers.-lu. a search warrant» A search warrant is necessary if the police want to search somebody's home.-lu. search and rescue» Search and rescue officials say at least two sailors are known dead.-lu. search and seizure» Search and seizure can involve the recovering of evidence from a crime scene.-lu. a search firm» A search firm can help large companies find suitable employees.–Prepositions-lu. in a search for sth» Has she had any success in her search for a job?-lu. a search for [answers, clues, survivors, etc.]» The search for survivors continued throughout the night.-lu. a search of sth» A search of the premises failed to uncover any evidence.• • • Extra Examples:» Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl.» The search was called off for the sailors who disappeared in the storm.» After a three-day search on the mountain, they gave him up for dead.» The army arrived to assist in the search.» They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing.verb ↑Verb Endings for search B1 [I or T] to look somewhere carefully in order to find something: » The police searched the woods for the missing boy.» She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.» He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.» I've searched high and low (= everywhere), but I can't find my birth certificate.» The detectives searched the house from top to bottom (= all over it), but they found no sign of the stolen goods.» FIGURATIVE She searched her mind/memory for the man's name, but she couldn't remember it.» FIGURATIVE People who are searching after inner peace sometimes turn to religion.Thesaurus+: ↑SearchingC1 [I] to try to find the answer to a problem: » Philosophers have searched for millennia but they haven't found the meaning of life.Thesaurus+: ↑Puzzle and confuse , ↑Difficult to understandB2 [T] A police officer who searches you or your possessions looks for something you might be hiding: » The men were searched for drugs and then released.Thesaurus+: ↑SearchingB1 [I or T] to look for information on a computer, the internet, etc.: » I searched the internet for the best deal.Word Builder:–Nouns: search, research, researcher–Adjectives: searching–Verbs: search, research• • • Extra Examples:» Rescue teams searched among the wreckage for survivors.» We searched the house, but it wasn't anywhere to be found.» They searched for survivors but it was hopeless.» We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer.» The youths were dragged from their car and searched for weapons.Common mistake: search! Remember: when search has an indirect preposition, use the preposition for.! To talk about the thing you are trying to find, don't say 'search something', say search for something:✗ He is still searching his lost dog. |
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