英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."
to burn the surface of something slightly
"The fire scorched the walls of the building."
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
"He scored the winning goal in the final match."
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
"She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment."
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
"The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom."
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
"The report scotched the rumors of a merger."
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
"That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings."
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
"She scoured the kitchen until it shone."
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
"She scowled when she heard the unfair remark."
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
"He scraped his knee while playing football."
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
"Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter."
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
"The dog ate the scraps from the table."
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
"He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page."
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
"The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag."
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
"She screamed when she saw the spider."
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
"The car screeched to a halt."
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
"He delivered a long screed against corruption."
a flat surface on which images or data are displayed
"The movie was displayed on a large screen."
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
"The child scribbled all over the wall."
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
"In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events."
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
"The team had a scrimmage before the official season started."
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
"The actor memorized his lines from the script."
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
"The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon."
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
"Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users."
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
"The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food."
extremely tasty or delicious
"She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party."
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
"He had no scruples about lying to get ahead."
Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.
"She was scrupulous in her research to ensure accuracy."
to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults
"The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it."
critical observation or examination
"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
"He scuffed his shoes on the pavement."
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
"Two players scuffled on the field after the foul."
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
"In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans."
to create or shape something by carving or molding
"The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble."
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
"The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman."
The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
"The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy."
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."
