| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-search-for-something |
| 语种 | 英语、汉语、英汉翻译、汉英翻译 |
| 释义 | to search for somethingThese words refer to trying to find something. Search is used when you spend time carefully trying to find something. I've searched everywhere and can't find my passport. Police are still searching for the missing person. Look and hunt are very common alternatives to search. She was looking in her handbag for a pen. I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them? I've hunted all over the place but I can't find that book. Rummage can be used when someone searches in a drawer, bag, etc. for something. He rummaged through his pockets, looking for his keys. The phrasal verb ferret out can be used when someone searches for information, especially information that other people do not want known. The inspector general has broad powers to ferret out fraud on the state and local level. If someone searches a place very carefully in order to find something or someone, the words comb or scour are often used. Police combed the area for evidence. Police scoured the countryside looking for the missing child. If someone searches a place in a violent and careless way, you could use the verb ransack. Burglars had ransacked the house and stolen her jewellery. If you are on the lookout for something, you are continuously searching for it. He is always on the lookout for a bargain. |
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