scoop /skuːp/ ► SEE ALLscoop sth outscoop sb/sth upscoop sth up●ˌscoop sth ˈout1. ( ˌscoop sth ˈout of sth) to remove sth from the inside of sth else using a curved tool, such as a spoon, or your hand(用勺子、手等)从…中舀出,从…里取出◆Scoop all the seeds out of the fruit. 把果实里的籽全挖出来。OBJseeds, flesh2.to make sth hollow by removing the inside with a spoon, etc.(用勺子等)把…挖空,掏空◆First scoop out the melon using a spoon. 先用勺子把瓜挖空。SYNhollow sth out1[v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv + prep]2[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌscoop sb/sth ˈupto move or lift sb/sth using a quick continuous movement(迅速)拿起,抓起,抱起◆I scooped up a handful of sweets. 我抓起一把糖果。◆She scooped the baby up into her arms. 她一下子把孩子揽入怀里。➡ note at lift sb/sth up[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌscoop sth ˈupto win or get sth easily, especially a large sum of money or a prize轻松赢得,轻易得到(尤指巨款或奖项)◆The Liberals scooped up four fifths of the seats. 自由党人不费吹灰之力便赢得了五分之四的席位。OBJseats, prizesNOTEScoop sth can also be used on its own * scoop sth 单独使用也作此义◆The movie scooped nine Oscars. 这部影片轻而易举赢得了九项奥斯卡奖。[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]