英语词汇“scout”的意思、释义、用法解释及翻译-春雷网

scout¹

noun skaʊtskaʊt

1A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.
侦察兵（员）
forward scouts reported that the enemy were massing at two points ahead
as modifier a scout vehicle
Example sentencesExamples
- When scouts reported a river ahead, the army dissolved into a mob and ran for it.
- Four days had passed before Lord Light ordered his force to a halt, and sent scouts out ahead to find the disposition of the bridge.
- As the soldiers leapt from the boats, Rhia watched them move quickly up the beach, taking up position, sending advance scouts.
- Then, Spetnaz troops and scouts were sent ahead of the armor to eliminate RPG-armed snipers.
- Now we have sent one of the village's best scouts to gather further information, so that our village will be prepared for an attack.
- Gadi sent ahead five scouts and they all came back with reports.
- They were to get behind enemy lines and act as scouts and gather intelligence to feed back to British military headquarters.
- Collection efforts of the RSTA squadron and infantry battalion scouts should be complementary.
- The scouts gathered the information they wanted without any excitement, just like the first trip, and turned onto a road that would take them out of town.
- Some units deploy their scouts forward, while others do not.
- A scout ahead of the main group gave Seth the final signal that the men were ready to detonate the charges, by reflecting the sun in a piece of glass.
- From here General Custer sent scouts out to ascertain the strength and locality of the enemy.
- Just then, the scouts he had sent ahead, came running back.
- With both reconnaissance scouts dead, Theorton grabbed the assault rifle of one and ducked behind the nearest boulder in sight.
- In response, he began sending his advance scouts further afield as they drew closer to the enemy.
- The surviving M3 tank, along with the scouts, began movement back to the main body of the 45th Infantry.
- Advance scouts rode ahead into the darkness, but the enemy seemed to have withdrawn.
- Many Native soldiers were used as reconnaissance scouts and snipers and were very effective at their craft and won much acclaim for their deeds.
- Because they have night vision capabilities, the snipers can track and engage several enemy scouts during training.
- The Indian scouts attached to Custer's overland force were among the best in the Montana and Wyoming area.
Synonyms
lookout, lookout man/woman, outrider, advance guard, vanguard, spy
French avant-courier
1. 1.1usually in singular An instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitring an area.
  侦查（尤指勘察地区）
  I returned from a lengthy scout round the area
  我在那个地方勘查了很长时间后才回来。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He fancied a scout round Victoria but I told him I preferred Wapping instead.
  With a preliminary scout of the area and a sketch map, we were someway nearer as to understanding where everything was in relation to each other.
  I want to have a quick scout round.
  Synonyms
  reconnaissance, reconnoitre
  exploration, search, expedition
  informal recce
  British informal shufti
  North American informal recon
2. 1.2
  Brock slid the ball in from 14 yards to impress watching scouts
  short for talent scout
  Example sentencesExamples
  I knew the Brandeis shortstop had some scouts looking at him.
  Clubs employ scouts who work their whole lives to unearth such gems, so why are they then treated so casually?
  And in the estimation of one rival scout, the Cubs ‘didn't give up much of anything.’
  Mornington were so successful that league clubs sent scouts to watch a number of the players.
  An effective scout operates like a detective, working hotel lobbies and press boxes to glean information about players.
  When scouts study a college cornerback, they look for the potential to play safety.
  Udrih is a good ballhandler who impressed scouts with his shooting and play off the pick-and-roll.
  While his arm strength is considered good, Rodgers threw the ball downfield twice in the four games the scout watched.
  Did any club scout take any snaps of our activities this year?
  Colclough showed improvement throughout the practice week, though he might not be as fast as some scouts thought he was.
  And no matter how difficult it may be to discover a future superstar, the scouts are determined to search the globe until they find him.
  I had scouts come and watch me play my junior year.
  NBA scouts will watch him very attentively this season.
  My eligibility is hanging by a thread and tons of college basketball scouts are starting to show up.
  I had winter track coming up and I really needed to be in good shape, this was the year that all of the college scouts would be looking at me.
  Speaking of Ohio State, college rivalries are getting under the skin of some NFL college and regional scouts.
  The 21-year-old Bradford Park Avenue striker was spotted by a college scout while he was a student at East Durham Football Academy.
  He remained in the Russian League, playing with Dynamo in Moscow, until Sharks scout John Ferguson saw him while on a scouting mission.
  Yes, she is on the Wade Trophy watch list and WNBA scouts have been flocking to her games, but she has virtually no name in the national press.
  He has it all which is why major league scouts consider him to be the best all-around player in the game.
  Synonyms
  talent spotter, talent scout, recruiter
  North American informal bird dog
2A ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft.
侦查船；侦察机（尤指小型高速侦察机）
a single-seater scout
Example sentencesExamples
- Of course, that suggestion had been shot down faster than a Spectral scout.
- The Germans had developed some new techniques - one of which was to have several layers of scouts flying in close formation, one on top of another.
- We sent a picket ship as a scout, your government destroyed half of it, and stole all the remains.
- The insignia depicted the head of an Indian scout wearing a helmet peering through a cloud, signifying the squadron's role as an aerial scout for the Army.
- We will also see a significant increase in the number of scouts to man UA reconnaissance formations.
- There are thirty fighters, two scouts, ten bombers, and three long range fighters.
- It can direct close air support missions, act as a killer scout on the battlefield and help protect friendly troops.
3A member of the Scout Association or a similar organization.
as modifier a scout leader
Example sentencesExamples
- The success comes in the same month that the group also won a local Scout award for the only the second time in 32 years.
- York City Scouts had also booked the rink last night for hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and leaders.
- The ambulanceman claims it was learning first aid in the Cubs and Scouts that triggered his long and varied career in the front line.
- Bowling newspaper publisher Dan McDonough, also a Boy Scout official, tells about the two scouts who went bowling for the first time.
- The challenge runs until April and the Cub Scouts and Scouts' efforts will go towards their Global Conservation badge.
- An organization called Scouting for All was cofounded by a young heterosexual scout named Steven Cozza and his father, Scott Cozza.
- Former eagle scout Clint Lawton stopped pursuing a business major when he learned that Brigham Young University offered a new major: Scouting.
- I am also a Cub Leader in my spare time, which came about after I finished Scouts and stayed on to help out with the younger kids.
- The party of local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and family members made the journey by coach.
- The Scout group has ten Cubs and 16 Beavers, both boys and girls, and there is a waiting list for new members.
- Guides now number 24 and Brownies 20; but there are no Cubs or Scouts due to lack of leaders.
- The cash will be used to renovate the Scout building, also used by Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Venture Scouts.
- He was first bitten by the climbing bug as a 10-year-old scout.
- Hundreds of Scouts and Guides marked the ceremonial highlight of their year with a St George's Day parade.
- Many local organisations are taking part, such as the Scouts, Guides and Brownies.
- The teenager had progressed through the Cubs and Scouts to become a Venture Scout.
- She helped out with the local Scout group and was a very active member.
- He told the Gazette that there was no shortage of boys and girls in the Cubs and Scouts, only of adult helpers.
- A group of Scouts rolled up their sleeves to wash cars and raise cash for archery equipment at the same time.
- Congratulations were also passed on to leaders and Scouts who received awards this year.
- Years later, I was an active member of the local Scout movement.
- Its function has much in common with the formal groups like Brownies or Scouts but is not identical.
- From 7pm Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from the York area will take to the stage for the gang show.
- The scouts applied for the program and each Girl Scout council could recommend only one girl.
- Despite these odds, any good scout knows the value of being prepared, and it only makes sense to select a folding knife for daily carry with the capacity for defensive use in mind.
- He plans to return to the Dominican Republic this summer with a group of Scouts to build another clinic and a unit for children with special needs.
4A honeybee that searches for a new site for a swarm to settle or for a new food source.
侦查蜂
Example sentencesExamples
- If a scout discovers a host nest, it returns to the mother colony and recruits nest mates.
- However, despite their physiological ability to cover large distances, it may be that scout bees of migrating swarms are disinclined to cross hostile habitat.
- When a honeybee colony requires a new hive site, honeybee scouts search for a cavity of suitable location, dryness, and size.
- In Griffin's view, this behavior reflects each scout's awareness, at some fundamental level, of not being sure of which bee has found the best location.
- During each visit to her candidate site, the scout wanders through it, approaching nest mates and touching them with her antennae.
- A honeybee scout may advertise one site over a period of days, but she repeatedly inspects her choice.
- You can just let your hive sit and wait for bees and you will have scout bees.
5A domestic worker at a college at Oxford University.
（牛津大学的）校工
6dated, informal A man or boy.
〈非正式，旧〉男人；男孩
I've got nothing against old Adrian—he's a good scout
我对老阿德里安没有意见-他是一个好人。

verb skaʊtskaʊt

[no object]

1Make a search for someone or something in various places.
搜寻；搜查
I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper
我被派去寻找停泊野营车的地方。
we scouted for clues
我们搜寻线索。
Example sentencesExamples
- He scouted for legal jobs in Washington, DC but received no offers.
- It's time for you to pack your bags and scout for another job!
- Observe the effectiveness of transgenic hybrids and insecticide control methods and learn how to dig roots and scout for rootworm larvae.
- I'm going to scout around for a while and make sure there aren't any thieves.
- Hadman intends to scout around this weekend to establish the extent of the crisis.
- Do you remember back in March we asked you to scout around at home for any old mobile phones and printer cartridges to recycle?
- I scouted for a spot, realizing in vast horror the only place open was next to Uncle Al.
- Under the watchful eyes of promoters and fans, she moved nimbly around semifinal competitor Stephanie Thomas and scouted for an opening.
- I was five minutes early so I scouted for a good spot on the beach.
- He scouted for a new location and found the 28-acre Napier Garden facility ideal for the purpose.
- Some newly seeded stands may be hurt if not scouted for leafhoppers.
- This also gets your foot in the door so you can scout around their home to see if they have any additional art or framing needs that your business could meet.
- In fact, that was the Congress' Achilles heel as it scouted for more supporters.
- The policy should simplify the funding process for film-makers who previously had to scout around for money from various departments project by project.
- I scouted for evidence of a stuck or injured fox, but found nothing.
- ‘It has all meant that we had to scout around for players to fill the gaps and it's not an easy task,’ he said.
- Lexi asked about this as they scouted for any wild dogs that might ruin their hunt.
- Hawaiian ecologists have long scouted for invading brown tree snakes, which occasionally stow away on planes landing in Honolulu.
- Head to the market for tiny gourds and bunches of berries or scout in the backyard for some shapely branches with character.
- Once our three years is up, we scout around for the best deal and re-mortgage again, if necessary.
Synonyms
search, look, hunt, cast about/around/round, ferret (about/around), root about/around
1. 1.1 (especially of a soldier) go ahead of a main force so as to gather information about an enemy's position, strength, or movements.
  侦察兵（员）
  outriders went scouting for small settlements to loot
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Federal forces at Helena in the summer of 1862 did little more than scout within a forty - to fifty-mile radius of the river city.
  Quickly flicking the C stick down will activate the gadget, and it often comes in quite handy while scouting for enemy soldiers.
  Slaves helped Unionists evade conscription, and both groups spied and scouted for Federal troops.
  Born on a Cherokee reservation, Threepersons scouted for Gen. Blackjack Pershing on his expedition after Pancho Villa in 1916.
  The men are sent out on patrol to scout out the enemy position.
  I have several teams of men out scouting for information that might lead us to him.
  As fire burned from where the bunkers once stood, Joe's remaining troops went ahead to scout for any enemy forces left.
  Clement halted his army and signaled for his scout to ride ahead of the army to scout for enemies ahead.
  We were only about 3 km outside the roadblocks around the Forêt but were not detected by enemy patrols scouting widely throughout the area.
  In addition the crusaders used light cavalry and horse archers in large numbers to harass the enemy, to scout, and to supplement the knights.
  One of the posthumous VCs, with another rifleman, was scouting ahead of a strong fighting patrol.
2. 1.2with object Explore or examine (a place or area of business) so as to gather information about it.
  考察（商业地区）
  American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities
  美国公司善于发现商机。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We will actually scout a place many times, checking it out in the daytime and night-time.
  There was a dispute over what to do in the morning - scout out the surrounding area, or put everyone to work building a settlement.
  He has spent the week down in Nicaragua, scouting real estate investment possibilities.
  First, it developed an unmanned small helicopter to scout dangerous terrain.
  The airline is scouting new areas for market expansion in the region and has singled out St Lucia.
  When you are scouting an area, a GPS is the perfect tool for mapping and relocating roosting areas and routes.
  I'd scouted the area last month and found two possibilities.
  The screenwriter is expected to deliver a first draft of the script this month, about the time Donner will be scouting locations in France.
  Wilmer found and fell in love with his studio, a former warehouse, on his first day scouting business space in Sausalito.
  Schools are proposed to grant high-tech degrees while businessmen scout various ports to set up shore-based facilities.
  Those on foot will be in the middle with some more experienced rangers ahead of us scouting out the land.
  The project is now scouting summit sites in areas with large exoffender populations and plans to hold five summits by the end of 2005.
  Once an enterprising hornet scouts out a bee colony, it marks the nest with a type of bodily chemical substance called a pheromone.
  He had scouted the place the previous evening in preparation for today's shoot.
  Putting that aside, I scouted the room for people I knew, slightly reassured to see Jane.
  There were three of us who left the field together and scouted the park for we had never seen it empty.
  Although specimens have occasionally been found here, I have not thoroughly scouted this area, and a more extensive investigation could be productive.
  Last year, I scouted this photo location near Griffith Park.
  Producers should scout fields and determine if the action threshold has been exceeded.
  He looked down to the town below them, nervously scouting the streets for a sign of the men they had seen last night.
  Synonyms
  reconnoitre, explore, take a look at, make a reconnaissance of, inspect, investigate, spy out, survey, make a survey of
  examine, scan, study, observe
  see how the land lies, find out the lie of the land
  informal recce, make a recce of, check out, case, case the joint
  British informal take a shufti round, suss out
  North American informal recon
3. 1.3 Look for suitably talented people for recruitment to one's own organization or sports team.
  寻觅（人才）
  Butcher has been scouting for United
  布彻一直在为联队寻觅杰出人才。
  Example sentencesExamples
  If Missouri loses a great prospect or two because other teams are scouting and making living-room pitches, the impact will linger.
  There are many people from outside the U.S. involved in scouting or evaluating talent all over the world.
  Bush scouted for the Oilers from 1987 through 1991 then coached the teams' linebackers from 1992 through 1994.
  The team says it scouted both pitchers heavily.
  After spending the last three years scouting for clubs in the Football League, Roscrow has amassed a vast knowledge of the non-league scene.
  At the same time, they'll be scouting out potential talent for their live music venues.
  The music director spoke of his keen interest in programmes that scouted for new voices.
  All 16 drivers have been selected through the Red Bull Driver Search Programme, which scouts out young talent from all corners of the globe.
  At one time, the team was scouting top cornerbacks.
  He chose to scout some of the team's top minor leaguers rather than attend the World Series.
  It's a decision Kindler makes based on the talent he scouts at the festival.
  He also scouted for the Padres and Angels, and served an executive stint with the Oakland A's after the 1982 season.
  In his final year of junior hockey and still a free agent, several NHL teams have scouted him and he hopes to get an NHL tryout next fall.
  That made NBA teams a little wary of him, especially teams that want to scout in China.
  I'm not sure if he's scouting future talent or having a little professorial fun with us.
  The idea is not to scout for talented cricketers for the Indian women's team but to make women come out of their homes and play the game.
  In his retirement he lived in Dorset where - as a keen football fan - he scouted for Bournemouth and Dorchester football clubs.
  He also scouted for the Pirates and recommended the drafting of Roberto Clemente.
  After his playing days were over, he fanned in Iowa, and scouted for the White Sox.
  He scouted for the Pirates from 1950 to 1988, and then for the Astros for five more years.

Phrases

Scout's honour

1The oath taken by a Scout.
童子军誓言
1. 1.1informal Used to indicate that one has the honourable standards associated with Scouts, and so will stand by a promise or tell the truth.
  〈非正式〉表示具有与童子军同样的荣誉准则，愿意信守诺言（或讲实话）
  ‘Did you mention about a job for Leslie to him?’ Veronica asked. ‘Not yet, but I will, Scout's honour,’ Jimmy assured her
  Example sentencesExamples
  He'll watch his mouth next time, Scout's honor.
  I'll be there tomorrow night, Scout's honor!
  ‘Okay, I won't do anything irrational,’ I said as I lifted up my hands, put up my first two fingers and folded the rest back,‘Scout's honour.’

Derivatives

scouter

nounˈskaʊtə

An adult leader in the Scout Association.
As a dedicated Scouter, he ably proved that he was prepared to help other people at all times.

Origin

Late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter 'listen', earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare. sense 5 of the noun (early 18th century) is of uncertain origin.

Scouts go ahead of a main force to gather information about an enemy's position and strength. The root of the word scout implies that the first scouts used their ears to pick up clues rather than making visual observations, as it is Latin auscultare ‘to listen to’. The English soldier Lord Baden-Powell admired the skills and resilience of these military scouts, and had also seen the successful use of boys as scouts by the Boers in southern Africa. In the summer of 1907 he organized a camp for boys on Brownsea Island in Dorset, and the following year founded the Scout Association to develop boys' characters by training them in self-sufficiency and survival techniques. The organization now exists worldwide, and has admitted girls since 1990. Scout's honour is the oath members take that they will stand by a promise or tell the truth.

Rhymes

about, bout, clout, devout, doubt, down-and-out, drought, flout, gout, grout, knout, lout, mahout, misdoubt, nowt, out, out-and-out, owt, pout, Prout, right about, rout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, thereabout, thereout, throughout, timeout, tout, trout, way-out, without

scout²

verb skaʊtskaʊt

[with object]rare

Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn.
〈罕〉轻蔑地拒绝（建议，想法）
he scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite her tender letters to her guru, he sensibly scouts the idea that the two were lovers.

Origin

Early 17th century: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse skúta, skúti 'a taunt'.

scout¹

nounskoutskaʊt

1A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.
侦察兵（员）
Example sentencesExamples
- A scout ahead of the main group gave Seth the final signal that the men were ready to detonate the charges, by reflecting the sun in a piece of glass.
- Collection efforts of the RSTA squadron and infantry battalion scouts should be complementary.
- Because they have night vision capabilities, the snipers can track and engage several enemy scouts during training.
- Then, Spetnaz troops and scouts were sent ahead of the armor to eliminate RPG-armed snipers.
- As the soldiers leapt from the boats, Rhia watched them move quickly up the beach, taking up position, sending advance scouts.
- They were to get behind enemy lines and act as scouts and gather intelligence to feed back to British military headquarters.
- Some units deploy their scouts forward, while others do not.
- Four days had passed before Lord Light ordered his force to a halt, and sent scouts out ahead to find the disposition of the bridge.
- The Indian scouts attached to Custer's overland force were among the best in the Montana and Wyoming area.
- Many Native soldiers were used as reconnaissance scouts and snipers and were very effective at their craft and won much acclaim for their deeds.
- In response, he began sending his advance scouts further afield as they drew closer to the enemy.
- With both reconnaissance scouts dead, Theorton grabbed the assault rifle of one and ducked behind the nearest boulder in sight.
- Just then, the scouts he had sent ahead, came running back.
- The surviving M3 tank, along with the scouts, began movement back to the main body of the 45th Infantry.
- The scouts gathered the information they wanted without any excitement, just like the first trip, and turned onto a road that would take them out of town.
- Advance scouts rode ahead into the darkness, but the enemy seemed to have withdrawn.
- Gadi sent ahead five scouts and they all came back with reports.
- Now we have sent one of the village's best scouts to gather further information, so that our village will be prepared for an attack.
- When scouts reported a river ahead, the army dissolved into a mob and ran for it.
- From here General Custer sent scouts out to ascertain the strength and locality of the enemy.
Synonyms
lookout, lookout man, lookout woman, outrider, advance guard, vanguard, spy
1. 1.1usually in singular An instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitering an area.
  侦查（尤指勘察地区）
  I returned from a lengthy scout around the area
  我在那个地方勘查了很长时间后才回来。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I want to have a quick scout round.
  With a preliminary scout of the area and a sketch map, we were someway nearer as to understanding where everything was in relation to each other.
  He fancied a scout round Victoria but I told him I preferred Wapping instead.
  Synonyms
  reconnaissance, reconnoitre
2. 1.2
  short for talent scout
  Example sentencesExamples
  I knew the Brandeis shortstop had some scouts looking at him.
  Speaking of Ohio State, college rivalries are getting under the skin of some NFL college and regional scouts.
  And in the estimation of one rival scout, the Cubs ‘didn't give up much of anything.’
  Yes, she is on the Wade Trophy watch list and WNBA scouts have been flocking to her games, but she has virtually no name in the national press.
  I had winter track coming up and I really needed to be in good shape, this was the year that all of the college scouts would be looking at me.
  Did any club scout take any snaps of our activities this year?
  When scouts study a college cornerback, they look for the potential to play safety.
  Udrih is a good ballhandler who impressed scouts with his shooting and play off the pick-and-roll.
  I had scouts come and watch me play my junior year.
  And no matter how difficult it may be to discover a future superstar, the scouts are determined to search the globe until they find him.
  The 21-year-old Bradford Park Avenue striker was spotted by a college scout while he was a student at East Durham Football Academy.
  Colclough showed improvement throughout the practice week, though he might not be as fast as some scouts thought he was.
  Clubs employ scouts who work their whole lives to unearth such gems, so why are they then treated so casually?
  Mornington were so successful that league clubs sent scouts to watch a number of the players.
  My eligibility is hanging by a thread and tons of college basketball scouts are starting to show up.
  While his arm strength is considered good, Rodgers threw the ball downfield twice in the four games the scout watched.
  An effective scout operates like a detective, working hotel lobbies and press boxes to glean information about players.
  He remained in the Russian League, playing with Dynamo in Moscow, until Sharks scout John Ferguson saw him while on a scouting mission.
  He has it all which is why major league scouts consider him to be the best all-around player in the game.
  NBA scouts will watch him very attentively this season.
  Synonyms
  talent spotter, talent scout, recruiter
2A ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft.
侦查船；侦察机（尤指小型高速侦察机）
Example sentencesExamples
- It can direct close air support missions, act as a killer scout on the battlefield and help protect friendly troops.
- Of course, that suggestion had been shot down faster than a Spectral scout.
- There are thirty fighters, two scouts, ten bombers, and three long range fighters.
- We sent a picket ship as a scout, your government destroyed half of it, and stole all the remains.
- The Germans had developed some new techniques - one of which was to have several layers of scouts flying in close formation, one on top of another.
- We will also see a significant increase in the number of scouts to man UA reconnaissance formations.
- The insignia depicted the head of an Indian scout wearing a helmet peering through a cloud, signifying the squadron's role as an aerial scout for the Army.
3A Boy Scout or Girl Scout.
Example sentencesExamples
- Guides now number 24 and Brownies 20; but there are no Cubs or Scouts due to lack of leaders.
- The ambulanceman claims it was learning first aid in the Cubs and Scouts that triggered his long and varied career in the front line.
- The cash will be used to renovate the Scout building, also used by Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Venture Scouts.
- The challenge runs until April and the Cub Scouts and Scouts' efforts will go towards their Global Conservation badge.
- He told the Gazette that there was no shortage of boys and girls in the Cubs and Scouts, only of adult helpers.
- He plans to return to the Dominican Republic this summer with a group of Scouts to build another clinic and a unit for children with special needs.
- Former eagle scout Clint Lawton stopped pursuing a business major when he learned that Brigham Young University offered a new major: Scouting.
- York City Scouts had also booked the rink last night for hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and leaders.
- An organization called Scouting for All was cofounded by a young heterosexual scout named Steven Cozza and his father, Scott Cozza.
- Its function has much in common with the formal groups like Brownies or Scouts but is not identical.
- The party of local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and family members made the journey by coach.
- He was first bitten by the climbing bug as a 10-year-old scout.
- The teenager had progressed through the Cubs and Scouts to become a Venture Scout.
- From 7pm Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from the York area will take to the stage for the gang show.
- Congratulations were also passed on to leaders and Scouts who received awards this year.
- She helped out with the local Scout group and was a very active member.
- The Scout group has ten Cubs and 16 Beavers, both boys and girls, and there is a waiting list for new members.
- Bowling newspaper publisher Dan McDonough, also a Boy Scout official, tells about the two scouts who went bowling for the first time.
- Many local organisations are taking part, such as the Scouts, Guides and Brownies.
- A group of Scouts rolled up their sleeves to wash cars and raise cash for archery equipment at the same time.
- I am also a Cub Leader in my spare time, which came about after I finished Scouts and stayed on to help out with the younger kids.
- The success comes in the same month that the group also won a local Scout award for the only the second time in 32 years.
- Despite these odds, any good scout knows the value of being prepared, and it only makes sense to select a folding knife for daily carry with the capacity for defensive use in mind.
- Hundreds of Scouts and Guides marked the ceremonial highlight of their year with a St George's Day parade.
- Years later, I was an active member of the local Scout movement.
- The scouts applied for the program and each Girl Scout council could recommend only one girl.
4A domestic worker at a college at Oxford University.
（牛津大学的）校工
5dated, informal A man or boy.
〈非正式，旧〉男人；男孩
I've got nothing against Harrison—he's a good scout
我对老阿德里安没有意见-他是一个好人。

verbskoutskaʊt

[no object]

1Make a search for someone or something in various places.
搜寻；搜查
I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper
我被派去寻找停泊野营车的地方。
we scouted for clues
我们搜寻线索。
Example sentencesExamples
- He scouted for legal jobs in Washington, DC but received no offers.
- Lexi asked about this as they scouted for any wild dogs that might ruin their hunt.
- In fact, that was the Congress' Achilles heel as it scouted for more supporters.
- Hadman intends to scout around this weekend to establish the extent of the crisis.
- Head to the market for tiny gourds and bunches of berries or scout in the backyard for some shapely branches with character.
- This also gets your foot in the door so you can scout around their home to see if they have any additional art or framing needs that your business could meet.
- Once our three years is up, we scout around for the best deal and re-mortgage again, if necessary.
- Some newly seeded stands may be hurt if not scouted for leafhoppers.
- Observe the effectiveness of transgenic hybrids and insecticide control methods and learn how to dig roots and scout for rootworm larvae.
- Under the watchful eyes of promoters and fans, she moved nimbly around semifinal competitor Stephanie Thomas and scouted for an opening.
- I'm going to scout around for a while and make sure there aren't any thieves.
- I scouted for evidence of a stuck or injured fox, but found nothing.
- It's time for you to pack your bags and scout for another job!
- I was five minutes early so I scouted for a good spot on the beach.
- The policy should simplify the funding process for film-makers who previously had to scout around for money from various departments project by project.
- Hawaiian ecologists have long scouted for invading brown tree snakes, which occasionally stow away on planes landing in Honolulu.
- He scouted for a new location and found the 28-acre Napier Garden facility ideal for the purpose.
- ‘It has all meant that we had to scout around for players to fill the gaps and it's not an easy task,’ he said.
- Do you remember back in March we asked you to scout around at home for any old mobile phones and printer cartridges to recycle?
- I scouted for a spot, realizing in vast horror the only place open was next to Uncle Al.
Synonyms
search, look, hunt, cast about, cast around, cast round, ferret, ferret about, ferret around, root about, root around
1. 1.1 (especially of a soldier) go ahead of a main force so as to gather information about an enemy's position, strength, or movements.
  侦察兵（员）
  Example sentencesExamples
  As fire burned from where the bunkers once stood, Joe's remaining troops went ahead to scout for any enemy forces left.
  Quickly flicking the C stick down will activate the gadget, and it often comes in quite handy while scouting for enemy soldiers.
  We were only about 3 km outside the roadblocks around the Forêt but were not detected by enemy patrols scouting widely throughout the area.
  One of the posthumous VCs, with another rifleman, was scouting ahead of a strong fighting patrol.
  The men are sent out on patrol to scout out the enemy position.
  Clement halted his army and signaled for his scout to ride ahead of the army to scout for enemies ahead.
  The Federal forces at Helena in the summer of 1862 did little more than scout within a forty - to fifty-mile radius of the river city.
  Slaves helped Unionists evade conscription, and both groups spied and scouted for Federal troops.
  In addition the crusaders used light cavalry and horse archers in large numbers to harass the enemy, to scout, and to supplement the knights.
  Born on a Cherokee reservation, Threepersons scouted for Gen. Blackjack Pershing on his expedition after Pancho Villa in 1916.
  I have several teams of men out scouting for information that might lead us to him.
2. 1.2with object Explore or examine (a place or area of business) so as to gather information about it.
  考察（商业地区）
  American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities
  美国公司善于发现商机。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He had scouted the place the previous evening in preparation for today's shoot.
  He has spent the week down in Nicaragua, scouting real estate investment possibilities.
  The project is now scouting summit sites in areas with large exoffender populations and plans to hold five summits by the end of 2005.
  Those on foot will be in the middle with some more experienced rangers ahead of us scouting out the land.
  Although specimens have occasionally been found here, I have not thoroughly scouted this area, and a more extensive investigation could be productive.
  The airline is scouting new areas for market expansion in the region and has singled out St Lucia.
  Wilmer found and fell in love with his studio, a former warehouse, on his first day scouting business space in Sausalito.
  There were three of us who left the field together and scouted the park for we had never seen it empty.
  Once an enterprising hornet scouts out a bee colony, it marks the nest with a type of bodily chemical substance called a pheromone.
  Putting that aside, I scouted the room for people I knew, slightly reassured to see Jane.
  First, it developed an unmanned small helicopter to scout dangerous terrain.
  He looked down to the town below them, nervously scouting the streets for a sign of the men they had seen last night.
  We will actually scout a place many times, checking it out in the daytime and night-time.
  Last year, I scouted this photo location near Griffith Park.
  I'd scouted the area last month and found two possibilities.
  There was a dispute over what to do in the morning - scout out the surrounding area, or put everyone to work building a settlement.
  Schools are proposed to grant high-tech degrees while businessmen scout various ports to set up shore-based facilities.
  When you are scouting an area, a GPS is the perfect tool for mapping and relocating roosting areas and routes.
  Producers should scout fields and determine if the action threshold has been exceeded.
  The screenwriter is expected to deliver a first draft of the script this month, about the time Donner will be scouting locations in France.
  Synonyms
  reconnoitre, explore, take a look at, make a reconnaissance of, inspect, investigate, spy out, survey, make a survey of
3. 1.3 Look for suitably talented people for recruitment to one's own organization or sports team.
  寻觅（人才）
  Johnson has been scouting for the Pirates
  Example sentencesExamples
  I'm not sure if he's scouting future talent or having a little professorial fun with us.
  The idea is not to scout for talented cricketers for the Indian women's team but to make women come out of their homes and play the game.
  All 16 drivers have been selected through the Red Bull Driver Search Programme, which scouts out young talent from all corners of the globe.
  In his retirement he lived in Dorset where - as a keen football fan - he scouted for Bournemouth and Dorchester football clubs.
  He also scouted for the Padres and Angels, and served an executive stint with the Oakland A's after the 1982 season.
  The team says it scouted both pitchers heavily.
  He chose to scout some of the team's top minor leaguers rather than attend the World Series.
  At the same time, they'll be scouting out potential talent for their live music venues.
  He also scouted for the Pirates and recommended the drafting of Roberto Clemente.
  After his playing days were over, he fanned in Iowa, and scouted for the White Sox.
  There are many people from outside the U.S. involved in scouting or evaluating talent all over the world.
  If Missouri loses a great prospect or two because other teams are scouting and making living-room pitches, the impact will linger.
  The music director spoke of his keen interest in programmes that scouted for new voices.
  In his final year of junior hockey and still a free agent, several NHL teams have scouted him and he hopes to get an NHL tryout next fall.
  At one time, the team was scouting top cornerbacks.
  He scouted for the Pirates from 1950 to 1988, and then for the Astros for five more years.
  After spending the last three years scouting for clubs in the Football League, Roscrow has amassed a vast knowledge of the non-league scene.
  Bush scouted for the Oilers from 1987 through 1991 then coached the teams' linebackers from 1992 through 1994.
  It's a decision Kindler makes based on the talent he scouts at the festival.
  That made NBA teams a little wary of him, especially teams that want to scout in China.

Phrases

Scout's honor

1The oath taken by a Boy Scout or Girl Scout.
童子军誓言
1. 1.1informal Used to indicate that one has the same honorable standards associated with Scouts and so will stand by a promise or tell the truth.
  〈非正式〉表示具有与童子军同样的荣誉准则，愿意信守诺言（或讲实话）
  Example sentencesExamples
  He'll watch his mouth next time, Scout's honor.
  I'll be there tomorrow night, Scout's honor!
  ‘Okay, I won't do anything irrational,’ I said as I lifted up my hands, put up my first two fingers and folded the rest back,‘Scout's honour.’

Origin

Late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter ‘listen’, earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare. scout (sense 5 of the noun) (early 18th century) is of uncertain origin.

scout²

verbskaʊtskout

[with object]rare

Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn.
〈罕〉轻蔑地拒绝（建议，想法）
he scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought
Example sentencesExamples
- Despite her tender letters to her guru, he sensibly scouts the idea that the two were lovers.

Origin

Early 17th century: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse skúta, skúti ‘a taunt’.

词汇	scout
释义	scout¹ noun skaʊtskaʊt 1A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements. 侦察兵（员） forward scouts reported that the enemy were massing at two points ahead as modifier a scout vehicle Example sentencesExamples When scouts reported a river ahead, the army dissolved into a mob and ran for it. Four days had passed before Lord Light ordered his force to a halt, and sent scouts out ahead to find the disposition of the bridge. As the soldiers leapt from the boats, Rhia watched them move quickly up the beach, taking up position, sending advance scouts. Then, Spetnaz troops and scouts were sent ahead of the armor to eliminate RPG-armed snipers. Now we have sent one of the village's best scouts to gather further information, so that our village will be prepared for an attack. Gadi sent ahead five scouts and they all came back with reports. They were to get behind enemy lines and act as scouts and gather intelligence to feed back to British military headquarters. Collection efforts of the RSTA squadron and infantry battalion scouts should be complementary. The scouts gathered the information they wanted without any excitement, just like the first trip, and turned onto a road that would take them out of town. Some units deploy their scouts forward, while others do not. A scout ahead of the main group gave Seth the final signal that the men were ready to detonate the charges, by reflecting the sun in a piece of glass. From here General Custer sent scouts out to ascertain the strength and locality of the enemy. Just then, the scouts he had sent ahead, came running back. With both reconnaissance scouts dead, Theorton grabbed the assault rifle of one and ducked behind the nearest boulder in sight. In response, he began sending his advance scouts further afield as they drew closer to the enemy. The surviving M3 tank, along with the scouts, began movement back to the main body of the 45th Infantry. Advance scouts rode ahead into the darkness, but the enemy seemed to have withdrawn. Many Native soldiers were used as reconnaissance scouts and snipers and were very effective at their craft and won much acclaim for their deeds. Because they have night vision capabilities, the snipers can track and engage several enemy scouts during training. The Indian scouts attached to Custer's overland force were among the best in the Montana and Wyoming area. Synonyms lookout, lookout man/woman, outrider, advance guard, vanguard, spy French avant-courier 1.1usually in singular An instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitring an area. 侦查（尤指勘察地区） I returned from a lengthy scout round the area 我在那个地方勘查了很长时间后才回来。 Example sentencesExamples He fancied a scout round Victoria but I told him I preferred Wapping instead. With a preliminary scout of the area and a sketch map, we were someway nearer as to understanding where everything was in relation to each other. I want to have a quick scout round. Synonyms reconnaissance, reconnoitre exploration, search, expedition informal recce British informal shufti North American informal recon 1.2 Brock slid the ball in from 14 yards to impress watching scouts short for talent scout Example sentencesExamples I knew the Brandeis shortstop had some scouts looking at him. Clubs employ scouts who work their whole lives to unearth such gems, so why are they then treated so casually? And in the estimation of one rival scout, the Cubs ‘didn't give up much of anything.’ Mornington were so successful that league clubs sent scouts to watch a number of the players. An effective scout operates like a detective, working hotel lobbies and press boxes to glean information about players. When scouts study a college cornerback, they look for the potential to play safety. Udrih is a good ballhandler who impressed scouts with his shooting and play off the pick-and-roll. While his arm strength is considered good, Rodgers threw the ball downfield twice in the four games the scout watched. Did any club scout take any snaps of our activities this year? Colclough showed improvement throughout the practice week, though he might not be as fast as some scouts thought he was. And no matter how difficult it may be to discover a future superstar, the scouts are determined to search the globe until they find him. I had scouts come and watch me play my junior year. NBA scouts will watch him very attentively this season. My eligibility is hanging by a thread and tons of college basketball scouts are starting to show up. I had winter track coming up and I really needed to be in good shape, this was the year that all of the college scouts would be looking at me. Speaking of Ohio State, college rivalries are getting under the skin of some NFL college and regional scouts. The 21-year-old Bradford Park Avenue striker was spotted by a college scout while he was a student at East Durham Football Academy. He remained in the Russian League, playing with Dynamo in Moscow, until Sharks scout John Ferguson saw him while on a scouting mission. Yes, she is on the Wade Trophy watch list and WNBA scouts have been flocking to her games, but she has virtually no name in the national press. He has it all which is why major league scouts consider him to be the best all-around player in the game. Synonyms talent spotter, talent scout, recruiter North American informal bird dog 2A ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft. 侦查船；侦察机（尤指小型高速侦察机） a single-seater scout Example sentencesExamples Of course, that suggestion had been shot down faster than a Spectral scout. The Germans had developed some new techniques - one of which was to have several layers of scouts flying in close formation, one on top of another. We sent a picket ship as a scout, your government destroyed half of it, and stole all the remains. The insignia depicted the head of an Indian scout wearing a helmet peering through a cloud, signifying the squadron's role as an aerial scout for the Army. We will also see a significant increase in the number of scouts to man UA reconnaissance formations. There are thirty fighters, two scouts, ten bombers, and three long range fighters. It can direct close air support missions, act as a killer scout on the battlefield and help protect friendly troops. 3A member of the Scout Association or a similar organization. as modifier a scout leader Example sentencesExamples The success comes in the same month that the group also won a local Scout award for the only the second time in 32 years. York City Scouts had also booked the rink last night for hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and leaders. The ambulanceman claims it was learning first aid in the Cubs and Scouts that triggered his long and varied career in the front line. Bowling newspaper publisher Dan McDonough, also a Boy Scout official, tells about the two scouts who went bowling for the first time. The challenge runs until April and the Cub Scouts and Scouts' efforts will go towards their Global Conservation badge. An organization called Scouting for All was cofounded by a young heterosexual scout named Steven Cozza and his father, Scott Cozza. Former eagle scout Clint Lawton stopped pursuing a business major when he learned that Brigham Young University offered a new major: Scouting. I am also a Cub Leader in my spare time, which came about after I finished Scouts and stayed on to help out with the younger kids. The party of local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and family members made the journey by coach. The Scout group has ten Cubs and 16 Beavers, both boys and girls, and there is a waiting list for new members. Guides now number 24 and Brownies 20; but there are no Cubs or Scouts due to lack of leaders. The cash will be used to renovate the Scout building, also used by Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Venture Scouts. He was first bitten by the climbing bug as a 10-year-old scout. Hundreds of Scouts and Guides marked the ceremonial highlight of their year with a St George's Day parade. Many local organisations are taking part, such as the Scouts, Guides and Brownies. The teenager had progressed through the Cubs and Scouts to become a Venture Scout. She helped out with the local Scout group and was a very active member. He told the Gazette that there was no shortage of boys and girls in the Cubs and Scouts, only of adult helpers. A group of Scouts rolled up their sleeves to wash cars and raise cash for archery equipment at the same time. Congratulations were also passed on to leaders and Scouts who received awards this year. Years later, I was an active member of the local Scout movement. Its function has much in common with the formal groups like Brownies or Scouts but is not identical. From 7pm Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from the York area will take to the stage for the gang show. The scouts applied for the program and each Girl Scout council could recommend only one girl. Despite these odds, any good scout knows the value of being prepared, and it only makes sense to select a folding knife for daily carry with the capacity for defensive use in mind. He plans to return to the Dominican Republic this summer with a group of Scouts to build another clinic and a unit for children with special needs. 4A honeybee that searches for a new site for a swarm to settle or for a new food source. 侦查蜂 Example sentencesExamples If a scout discovers a host nest, it returns to the mother colony and recruits nest mates. However, despite their physiological ability to cover large distances, it may be that scout bees of migrating swarms are disinclined to cross hostile habitat. When a honeybee colony requires a new hive site, honeybee scouts search for a cavity of suitable location, dryness, and size. In Griffin's view, this behavior reflects each scout's awareness, at some fundamental level, of not being sure of which bee has found the best location. During each visit to her candidate site, the scout wanders through it, approaching nest mates and touching them with her antennae. A honeybee scout may advertise one site over a period of days, but she repeatedly inspects her choice. You can just let your hive sit and wait for bees and you will have scout bees. 5A domestic worker at a college at Oxford University. （牛津大学的）校工 6dated, informal A man or boy. 〈非正式，旧〉男人；男孩 I've got nothing against old Adrian—he's a good scout 我对老阿德里安没有意见-他是一个好人。 verb skaʊtskaʊt [no object] 1Make a search for someone or something in various places. 搜寻；搜查 I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper 我被派去寻找停泊野营车的地方。 we scouted for clues 我们搜寻线索。 Example sentencesExamples He scouted for legal jobs in Washington, DC but received no offers. It's time for you to pack your bags and scout for another job! Observe the effectiveness of transgenic hybrids and insecticide control methods and learn how to dig roots and scout for rootworm larvae. I'm going to scout around for a while and make sure there aren't any thieves. Hadman intends to scout around this weekend to establish the extent of the crisis. Do you remember back in March we asked you to scout around at home for any old mobile phones and printer cartridges to recycle? I scouted for a spot, realizing in vast horror the only place open was next to Uncle Al. Under the watchful eyes of promoters and fans, she moved nimbly around semifinal competitor Stephanie Thomas and scouted for an opening. I was five minutes early so I scouted for a good spot on the beach. He scouted for a new location and found the 28-acre Napier Garden facility ideal for the purpose. Some newly seeded stands may be hurt if not scouted for leafhoppers. This also gets your foot in the door so you can scout around their home to see if they have any additional art or framing needs that your business could meet. In fact, that was the Congress' Achilles heel as it scouted for more supporters. The policy should simplify the funding process for film-makers who previously had to scout around for money from various departments project by project. I scouted for evidence of a stuck or injured fox, but found nothing. ‘It has all meant that we had to scout around for players to fill the gaps and it's not an easy task,’ he said. Lexi asked about this as they scouted for any wild dogs that might ruin their hunt. Hawaiian ecologists have long scouted for invading brown tree snakes, which occasionally stow away on planes landing in Honolulu. Head to the market for tiny gourds and bunches of berries or scout in the backyard for some shapely branches with character. Once our three years is up, we scout around for the best deal and re-mortgage again, if necessary. Synonyms search, look, hunt, cast about/around/round, ferret (about/around), root about/around 1.1 (especially of a soldier) go ahead of a main force so as to gather information about an enemy's position, strength, or movements. 侦察兵（员） outriders went scouting for small settlements to loot Example sentencesExamples The Federal forces at Helena in the summer of 1862 did little more than scout within a forty - to fifty-mile radius of the river city. Quickly flicking the C stick down will activate the gadget, and it often comes in quite handy while scouting for enemy soldiers. Slaves helped Unionists evade conscription, and both groups spied and scouted for Federal troops. Born on a Cherokee reservation, Threepersons scouted for Gen. Blackjack Pershing on his expedition after Pancho Villa in 1916. The men are sent out on patrol to scout out the enemy position. I have several teams of men out scouting for information that might lead us to him. As fire burned from where the bunkers once stood, Joe's remaining troops went ahead to scout for any enemy forces left. Clement halted his army and signaled for his scout to ride ahead of the army to scout for enemies ahead. We were only about 3 km outside the roadblocks around the Forêt but were not detected by enemy patrols scouting widely throughout the area. In addition the crusaders used light cavalry and horse archers in large numbers to harass the enemy, to scout, and to supplement the knights. One of the posthumous VCs, with another rifleman, was scouting ahead of a strong fighting patrol. 1.2with object Explore or examine (a place or area of business) so as to gather information about it. 考察（商业地区） American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities 美国公司善于发现商机。 Example sentencesExamples We will actually scout a place many times, checking it out in the daytime and night-time. There was a dispute over what to do in the morning - scout out the surrounding area, or put everyone to work building a settlement. He has spent the week down in Nicaragua, scouting real estate investment possibilities. First, it developed an unmanned small helicopter to scout dangerous terrain. The airline is scouting new areas for market expansion in the region and has singled out St Lucia. When you are scouting an area, a GPS is the perfect tool for mapping and relocating roosting areas and routes. I'd scouted the area last month and found two possibilities. The screenwriter is expected to deliver a first draft of the script this month, about the time Donner will be scouting locations in France. Wilmer found and fell in love with his studio, a former warehouse, on his first day scouting business space in Sausalito. Schools are proposed to grant high-tech degrees while businessmen scout various ports to set up shore-based facilities. Those on foot will be in the middle with some more experienced rangers ahead of us scouting out the land. The project is now scouting summit sites in areas with large exoffender populations and plans to hold five summits by the end of 2005. Once an enterprising hornet scouts out a bee colony, it marks the nest with a type of bodily chemical substance called a pheromone. He had scouted the place the previous evening in preparation for today's shoot. Putting that aside, I scouted the room for people I knew, slightly reassured to see Jane. There were three of us who left the field together and scouted the park for we had never seen it empty. Although specimens have occasionally been found here, I have not thoroughly scouted this area, and a more extensive investigation could be productive. Last year, I scouted this photo location near Griffith Park. Producers should scout fields and determine if the action threshold has been exceeded. He looked down to the town below them, nervously scouting the streets for a sign of the men they had seen last night. Synonyms reconnoitre, explore, take a look at, make a reconnaissance of, inspect, investigate, spy out, survey, make a survey of examine, scan, study, observe see how the land lies, find out the lie of the land informal recce, make a recce of, check out, case, case the joint British informal take a shufti round, suss out North American informal recon 1.3 Look for suitably talented people for recruitment to one's own organization or sports team. 寻觅（人才） Butcher has been scouting for United 布彻一直在为联队寻觅杰出人才。 Example sentencesExamples If Missouri loses a great prospect or two because other teams are scouting and making living-room pitches, the impact will linger. There are many people from outside the U.S. involved in scouting or evaluating talent all over the world. Bush scouted for the Oilers from 1987 through 1991 then coached the teams' linebackers from 1992 through 1994. The team says it scouted both pitchers heavily. After spending the last three years scouting for clubs in the Football League, Roscrow has amassed a vast knowledge of the non-league scene. At the same time, they'll be scouting out potential talent for their live music venues. The music director spoke of his keen interest in programmes that scouted for new voices. All 16 drivers have been selected through the Red Bull Driver Search Programme, which scouts out young talent from all corners of the globe. At one time, the team was scouting top cornerbacks. He chose to scout some of the team's top minor leaguers rather than attend the World Series. It's a decision Kindler makes based on the talent he scouts at the festival. He also scouted for the Padres and Angels, and served an executive stint with the Oakland A's after the 1982 season. In his final year of junior hockey and still a free agent, several NHL teams have scouted him and he hopes to get an NHL tryout next fall. That made NBA teams a little wary of him, especially teams that want to scout in China. I'm not sure if he's scouting future talent or having a little professorial fun with us. The idea is not to scout for talented cricketers for the Indian women's team but to make women come out of their homes and play the game. In his retirement he lived in Dorset where - as a keen football fan - he scouted for Bournemouth and Dorchester football clubs. He also scouted for the Pirates and recommended the drafting of Roberto Clemente. After his playing days were over, he fanned in Iowa, and scouted for the White Sox. He scouted for the Pirates from 1950 to 1988, and then for the Astros for five more years. Phrases Scout's honour 1The oath taken by a Scout. 童子军誓言 1.1informal Used to indicate that one has the honourable standards associated with Scouts, and so will stand by a promise or tell the truth. 〈非正式〉表示具有与童子军同样的荣誉准则，愿意信守诺言（或讲实话） ‘Did you mention about a job for Leslie to him?’ Veronica asked. ‘Not yet, but I will, Scout's honour,’ Jimmy assured her Example sentencesExamples He'll watch his mouth next time, Scout's honor. I'll be there tomorrow night, Scout's honor! ‘Okay, I won't do anything irrational,’ I said as I lifted up my hands, put up my first two fingers and folded the rest back,‘Scout's honour.’ Derivatives scouter nounˈskaʊtə An adult leader in the Scout Association. As a dedicated Scouter, he ably proved that he was prepared to help other people at all times. Origin Late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter 'listen', earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare. sense 5 of the noun (early 18th century) is of uncertain origin. Scouts go ahead of a main force to gather information about an enemy's position and strength. The root of the word scout implies that the first scouts used their ears to pick up clues rather than making visual observations, as it is Latin auscultare ‘to listen to’. The English soldier Lord Baden-Powell admired the skills and resilience of these military scouts, and had also seen the successful use of boys as scouts by the Boers in southern Africa. In the summer of 1907 he organized a camp for boys on Brownsea Island in Dorset, and the following year founded the Scout Association to develop boys' characters by training them in self-sufficiency and survival techniques. The organization now exists worldwide, and has admitted girls since 1990. Scout's honour is the oath members take that they will stand by a promise or tell the truth. Rhymes about, bout, clout, devout, doubt, down-and-out, drought, flout, gout, grout, knout, lout, mahout, misdoubt, nowt, out, out-and-out, owt, pout, Prout, right about, rout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, thereabout, thereout, throughout, timeout, tout, trout, way-out, without scout² verb skaʊtskaʊt [with object]rare Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn. 〈罕〉轻蔑地拒绝（建议，想法） he scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought Example sentencesExamples Despite her tender letters to her guru, he sensibly scouts the idea that the two were lovers. Origin Early 17th century: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse skúta, skúti 'a taunt'. noun.1 phr. verb.1 scout¹ nounskoutskaʊt 1A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements. 侦察兵（员） Example sentencesExamples A scout ahead of the main group gave Seth the final signal that the men were ready to detonate the charges, by reflecting the sun in a piece of glass. Collection efforts of the RSTA squadron and infantry battalion scouts should be complementary. Because they have night vision capabilities, the snipers can track and engage several enemy scouts during training. Then, Spetnaz troops and scouts were sent ahead of the armor to eliminate RPG-armed snipers. As the soldiers leapt from the boats, Rhia watched them move quickly up the beach, taking up position, sending advance scouts. They were to get behind enemy lines and act as scouts and gather intelligence to feed back to British military headquarters. Some units deploy their scouts forward, while others do not. Four days had passed before Lord Light ordered his force to a halt, and sent scouts out ahead to find the disposition of the bridge. The Indian scouts attached to Custer's overland force were among the best in the Montana and Wyoming area. Many Native soldiers were used as reconnaissance scouts and snipers and were very effective at their craft and won much acclaim for their deeds. In response, he began sending his advance scouts further afield as they drew closer to the enemy. With both reconnaissance scouts dead, Theorton grabbed the assault rifle of one and ducked behind the nearest boulder in sight. Just then, the scouts he had sent ahead, came running back. The surviving M3 tank, along with the scouts, began movement back to the main body of the 45th Infantry. The scouts gathered the information they wanted without any excitement, just like the first trip, and turned onto a road that would take them out of town. Advance scouts rode ahead into the darkness, but the enemy seemed to have withdrawn. Gadi sent ahead five scouts and they all came back with reports. Now we have sent one of the village's best scouts to gather further information, so that our village will be prepared for an attack. When scouts reported a river ahead, the army dissolved into a mob and ran for it. From here General Custer sent scouts out to ascertain the strength and locality of the enemy. Synonyms lookout, lookout man, lookout woman, outrider, advance guard, vanguard, spy 1.1usually in singular An instance of gathering information, especially by reconnoitering an area. 侦查（尤指勘察地区） I returned from a lengthy scout around the area 我在那个地方勘查了很长时间后才回来。 Example sentencesExamples I want to have a quick scout round. With a preliminary scout of the area and a sketch map, we were someway nearer as to understanding where everything was in relation to each other. He fancied a scout round Victoria but I told him I preferred Wapping instead. Synonyms reconnaissance, reconnoitre 1.2 short for talent scout Example sentencesExamples I knew the Brandeis shortstop had some scouts looking at him. Speaking of Ohio State, college rivalries are getting under the skin of some NFL college and regional scouts. And in the estimation of one rival scout, the Cubs ‘didn't give up much of anything.’ Yes, she is on the Wade Trophy watch list and WNBA scouts have been flocking to her games, but she has virtually no name in the national press. I had winter track coming up and I really needed to be in good shape, this was the year that all of the college scouts would be looking at me. Did any club scout take any snaps of our activities this year? When scouts study a college cornerback, they look for the potential to play safety. Udrih is a good ballhandler who impressed scouts with his shooting and play off the pick-and-roll. I had scouts come and watch me play my junior year. And no matter how difficult it may be to discover a future superstar, the scouts are determined to search the globe until they find him. The 21-year-old Bradford Park Avenue striker was spotted by a college scout while he was a student at East Durham Football Academy. Colclough showed improvement throughout the practice week, though he might not be as fast as some scouts thought he was. Clubs employ scouts who work their whole lives to unearth such gems, so why are they then treated so casually? Mornington were so successful that league clubs sent scouts to watch a number of the players. My eligibility is hanging by a thread and tons of college basketball scouts are starting to show up. While his arm strength is considered good, Rodgers threw the ball downfield twice in the four games the scout watched. An effective scout operates like a detective, working hotel lobbies and press boxes to glean information about players. He remained in the Russian League, playing with Dynamo in Moscow, until Sharks scout John Ferguson saw him while on a scouting mission. He has it all which is why major league scouts consider him to be the best all-around player in the game. NBA scouts will watch him very attentively this season. Synonyms talent spotter, talent scout, recruiter 2A ship or aircraft employed for reconnaissance, especially a small, fast aircraft. 侦查船；侦察机（尤指小型高速侦察机） Example sentencesExamples It can direct close air support missions, act as a killer scout on the battlefield and help protect friendly troops. Of course, that suggestion had been shot down faster than a Spectral scout. There are thirty fighters, two scouts, ten bombers, and three long range fighters. We sent a picket ship as a scout, your government destroyed half of it, and stole all the remains. The Germans had developed some new techniques - one of which was to have several layers of scouts flying in close formation, one on top of another. We will also see a significant increase in the number of scouts to man UA reconnaissance formations. The insignia depicted the head of an Indian scout wearing a helmet peering through a cloud, signifying the squadron's role as an aerial scout for the Army. 3A Boy Scout or Girl Scout. Example sentencesExamples Guides now number 24 and Brownies 20; but there are no Cubs or Scouts due to lack of leaders. The ambulanceman claims it was learning first aid in the Cubs and Scouts that triggered his long and varied career in the front line. The cash will be used to renovate the Scout building, also used by Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Venture Scouts. The challenge runs until April and the Cub Scouts and Scouts' efforts will go towards their Global Conservation badge. He told the Gazette that there was no shortage of boys and girls in the Cubs and Scouts, only of adult helpers. He plans to return to the Dominican Republic this summer with a group of Scouts to build another clinic and a unit for children with special needs. Former eagle scout Clint Lawton stopped pursuing a business major when he learned that Brigham Young University offered a new major: Scouting. York City Scouts had also booked the rink last night for hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and leaders. An organization called Scouting for All was cofounded by a young heterosexual scout named Steven Cozza and his father, Scott Cozza. Its function has much in common with the formal groups like Brownies or Scouts but is not identical. The party of local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and family members made the journey by coach. He was first bitten by the climbing bug as a 10-year-old scout. The teenager had progressed through the Cubs and Scouts to become a Venture Scout. From 7pm Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from the York area will take to the stage for the gang show. Congratulations were also passed on to leaders and Scouts who received awards this year. She helped out with the local Scout group and was a very active member. The Scout group has ten Cubs and 16 Beavers, both boys and girls, and there is a waiting list for new members. Bowling newspaper publisher Dan McDonough, also a Boy Scout official, tells about the two scouts who went bowling for the first time. Many local organisations are taking part, such as the Scouts, Guides and Brownies. A group of Scouts rolled up their sleeves to wash cars and raise cash for archery equipment at the same time. I am also a Cub Leader in my spare time, which came about after I finished Scouts and stayed on to help out with the younger kids. The success comes in the same month that the group also won a local Scout award for the only the second time in 32 years. Despite these odds, any good scout knows the value of being prepared, and it only makes sense to select a folding knife for daily carry with the capacity for defensive use in mind. Hundreds of Scouts and Guides marked the ceremonial highlight of their year with a St George's Day parade. Years later, I was an active member of the local Scout movement. The scouts applied for the program and each Girl Scout council could recommend only one girl. 4A domestic worker at a college at Oxford University. （牛津大学的）校工 5dated, informal A man or boy. 〈非正式，旧〉男人；男孩 I've got nothing against Harrison—he's a good scout 我对老阿德里安没有意见-他是一个好人。 verbskoutskaʊt [no object] 1Make a search for someone or something in various places. 搜寻；搜查 I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper 我被派去寻找停泊野营车的地方。 we scouted for clues 我们搜寻线索。 Example sentencesExamples He scouted for legal jobs in Washington, DC but received no offers. Lexi asked about this as they scouted for any wild dogs that might ruin their hunt. In fact, that was the Congress' Achilles heel as it scouted for more supporters. Hadman intends to scout around this weekend to establish the extent of the crisis. Head to the market for tiny gourds and bunches of berries or scout in the backyard for some shapely branches with character. This also gets your foot in the door so you can scout around their home to see if they have any additional art or framing needs that your business could meet. Once our three years is up, we scout around for the best deal and re-mortgage again, if necessary. Some newly seeded stands may be hurt if not scouted for leafhoppers. Observe the effectiveness of transgenic hybrids and insecticide control methods and learn how to dig roots and scout for rootworm larvae. Under the watchful eyes of promoters and fans, she moved nimbly around semifinal competitor Stephanie Thomas and scouted for an opening. I'm going to scout around for a while and make sure there aren't any thieves. I scouted for evidence of a stuck or injured fox, but found nothing. It's time for you to pack your bags and scout for another job! I was five minutes early so I scouted for a good spot on the beach. The policy should simplify the funding process for film-makers who previously had to scout around for money from various departments project by project. Hawaiian ecologists have long scouted for invading brown tree snakes, which occasionally stow away on planes landing in Honolulu. He scouted for a new location and found the 28-acre Napier Garden facility ideal for the purpose. ‘It has all meant that we had to scout around for players to fill the gaps and it's not an easy task,’ he said. Do you remember back in March we asked you to scout around at home for any old mobile phones and printer cartridges to recycle? I scouted for a spot, realizing in vast horror the only place open was next to Uncle Al. Synonyms search, look, hunt, cast about, cast around, cast round, ferret, ferret about, ferret around, root about, root around 1.1 (especially of a soldier) go ahead of a main force so as to gather information about an enemy's position, strength, or movements. 侦察兵（员） Example sentencesExamples As fire burned from where the bunkers once stood, Joe's remaining troops went ahead to scout for any enemy forces left. Quickly flicking the C stick down will activate the gadget, and it often comes in quite handy while scouting for enemy soldiers. We were only about 3 km outside the roadblocks around the Forêt but were not detected by enemy patrols scouting widely throughout the area. One of the posthumous VCs, with another rifleman, was scouting ahead of a strong fighting patrol. The men are sent out on patrol to scout out the enemy position. Clement halted his army and signaled for his scout to ride ahead of the army to scout for enemies ahead. The Federal forces at Helena in the summer of 1862 did little more than scout within a forty - to fifty-mile radius of the river city. Slaves helped Unionists evade conscription, and both groups spied and scouted for Federal troops. In addition the crusaders used light cavalry and horse archers in large numbers to harass the enemy, to scout, and to supplement the knights. Born on a Cherokee reservation, Threepersons scouted for Gen. Blackjack Pershing on his expedition after Pancho Villa in 1916. I have several teams of men out scouting for information that might lead us to him. 1.2with object Explore or examine (a place or area of business) so as to gather information about it. 考察（商业地区） American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities 美国公司善于发现商机。 Example sentencesExamples He had scouted the place the previous evening in preparation for today's shoot. He has spent the week down in Nicaragua, scouting real estate investment possibilities. The project is now scouting summit sites in areas with large exoffender populations and plans to hold five summits by the end of 2005. Those on foot will be in the middle with some more experienced rangers ahead of us scouting out the land. Although specimens have occasionally been found here, I have not thoroughly scouted this area, and a more extensive investigation could be productive. The airline is scouting new areas for market expansion in the region and has singled out St Lucia. Wilmer found and fell in love with his studio, a former warehouse, on his first day scouting business space in Sausalito. There were three of us who left the field together and scouted the park for we had never seen it empty. Once an enterprising hornet scouts out a bee colony, it marks the nest with a type of bodily chemical substance called a pheromone. Putting that aside, I scouted the room for people I knew, slightly reassured to see Jane. First, it developed an unmanned small helicopter to scout dangerous terrain. He looked down to the town below them, nervously scouting the streets for a sign of the men they had seen last night. We will actually scout a place many times, checking it out in the daytime and night-time. Last year, I scouted this photo location near Griffith Park. I'd scouted the area last month and found two possibilities. There was a dispute over what to do in the morning - scout out the surrounding area, or put everyone to work building a settlement. Schools are proposed to grant high-tech degrees while businessmen scout various ports to set up shore-based facilities. When you are scouting an area, a GPS is the perfect tool for mapping and relocating roosting areas and routes. Producers should scout fields and determine if the action threshold has been exceeded. The screenwriter is expected to deliver a first draft of the script this month, about the time Donner will be scouting locations in France. Synonyms reconnoitre, explore, take a look at, make a reconnaissance of, inspect, investigate, spy out, survey, make a survey of 1.3 Look for suitably talented people for recruitment to one's own organization or sports team. 寻觅（人才） Johnson has been scouting for the Pirates Example sentencesExamples I'm not sure if he's scouting future talent or having a little professorial fun with us. The idea is not to scout for talented cricketers for the Indian women's team but to make women come out of their homes and play the game. All 16 drivers have been selected through the Red Bull Driver Search Programme, which scouts out young talent from all corners of the globe. In his retirement he lived in Dorset where - as a keen football fan - he scouted for Bournemouth and Dorchester football clubs. He also scouted for the Padres and Angels, and served an executive stint with the Oakland A's after the 1982 season. The team says it scouted both pitchers heavily. He chose to scout some of the team's top minor leaguers rather than attend the World Series. At the same time, they'll be scouting out potential talent for their live music venues. He also scouted for the Pirates and recommended the drafting of Roberto Clemente. After his playing days were over, he fanned in Iowa, and scouted for the White Sox. There are many people from outside the U.S. involved in scouting or evaluating talent all over the world. If Missouri loses a great prospect or two because other teams are scouting and making living-room pitches, the impact will linger. The music director spoke of his keen interest in programmes that scouted for new voices. In his final year of junior hockey and still a free agent, several NHL teams have scouted him and he hopes to get an NHL tryout next fall. At one time, the team was scouting top cornerbacks. He scouted for the Pirates from 1950 to 1988, and then for the Astros for five more years. After spending the last three years scouting for clubs in the Football League, Roscrow has amassed a vast knowledge of the non-league scene. Bush scouted for the Oilers from 1987 through 1991 then coached the teams' linebackers from 1992 through 1994. It's a decision Kindler makes based on the talent he scouts at the festival. That made NBA teams a little wary of him, especially teams that want to scout in China. Phrases Scout's honor 1The oath taken by a Boy Scout or Girl Scout. 童子军誓言 1.1informal Used to indicate that one has the same honorable standards associated with Scouts and so will stand by a promise or tell the truth. 〈非正式〉表示具有与童子军同样的荣誉准则，愿意信守诺言（或讲实话） Example sentencesExamples He'll watch his mouth next time, Scout's honor. I'll be there tomorrow night, Scout's honor! ‘Okay, I won't do anything irrational,’ I said as I lifted up my hands, put up my first two fingers and folded the rest back,‘Scout's honour.’ Origin Late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French escouter ‘listen’, earlier ascolter, from Latin auscultare. scout (sense 5 of the noun) (early 18th century) is of uncertain origin. scout² verbskaʊtskout [with object]rare Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn. 〈罕〉轻蔑地拒绝（建议，想法） he scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought Example sentencesExamples Despite her tender letters to her guru, he sensibly scouts the idea that the two were lovers. Origin Early 17th century: of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse skúta, skúti ‘a taunt’. noun.1 phr. verb.1
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