| 单词 | scout |
| 释义 | scout 1. n. & v. --n 1. a person, esp. a soldier, sent out to get information about the enemy's position, strength, etc. 2. the act of seeking (esp. military) information (on the scout). 3. = talent-scout. 4. (Scout) a member of the Scout Association, a boys' association intended to develop character esp. by open-air activities. 5. a college servant, esp. at Oxford University. 6. colloq. a person; a fellow. 7. a ship or aircraft designed for reconnoitring, esp. a small fast aircraft. --v 1. intr. act as a scout. 2. intr. (foll. by about, around) make a search. 3. tr. (often foll. by out) colloq. explore to get information about (territory etc.). Phrases and idioms Queen's (or King's) Scout a Scout who has reached the highest standard of proficiency. Derivatives scouter n. scouting n. Etymology: ME f. OF escouter listen, earlier ascolter ult. f. L auscultare 2. v.tr. reject (an idea etc.) with scorn. Etymology: Scand.: cf. ON sk{uacute}ta, sk{uacute}ti taunt |
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