词组 | scoop |
释义 | scoop Theme: ALCOHOL - BEER n. a glass of beer.I could use a good cold scoop about now.A little scoop helps pass the time when you're waiting. Theme: ARREST n. a general roundup and arrest of criminals. (Underworld.)Max got picked up in that big drug scoop last month.There are some people who get dragged in every time there is a scoop. It cannot just be a coincidence. Theme: DRUGS - PARAPHERNALIA n. a folded matchbook cover used to snort cocaine or heroin.I need a scoop. It's no good without one.I burned up the scoop by accident. Sorry. Theme: DRUGS - USE tr. & in. to inhale cocaine or heroin, using a folded matchbook cover.Max is scooping for the fourth time today.He scooped two lines together. Theme: INFORMATION 1. n. a news story gathered by a reporter before any other reporter hears of it. I got a great scoop! I was right there when it happened.That was no scoop at all. It was on live television. Didn't you see the cameras? 2. tr. to beat someone—such as another reporter—in the race to get a news story first. They scooped the other paper on both stories.Larry scooped me twice last month. scoop 1. noun 1 the latest information or news US, 1874. 2 a drink IRELAND, 1991. 3 the convex curvature of the bottom of a surfboard US, 1965. 4 the recreational drug GHB US, 1993 2. verb 1 to be the first to report a news story US, 1946. 2 (of a beer enthusiast) to drink any type of beer as a means of collecting and recording that particular brew UK, 2003. 3 to kiss someone US, 1997. 4 to arrest someone US, 1977. 5 in high-low poker, to declare for both high and low US, 1979 scoop out scoop out sth • scoop sth out to remove the inside part of something using your hand, or a spoon: Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. scoop up scoop up sth • scoop sth up to put your hands under something and lift it up with a quick movement: She put her hand into the pond and scooped up a tiny frog. His mother scooped him up in her arms and cuddled him. scoop the poolTo win all, most, or the most coveted of the available awards or rewards in some competition. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The film scooped the pool at the awards ceremony last night, winning the three top prizes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Among online retailers, the new company clearly scooped the pool this year, capturing an incredible 70% of the market. scoop up1. Literally, to gather or collect something with scooping motion or by using a cup-like utensil. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scoop" and "up." Scoop the muck up and throw it into the barrel over there. He scooped up the tadpole in his hands and brought it over for us to see. 2. To earn, achieve, or win something handily or easily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scoop" and "up." The writer managed to scoop up seven awards last night. It's looking more and more likely that the team will scoop the championship up again this year. scoop the kittyTo win all, most, or the most coveted of the available awards or rewards in some competition. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The film scooped the kitty at the awards ceremony last night, winning the three top prizes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Among online retailers, the new company clearly scooped the kitty this year, capturing an incredible 70% of the market. scoop outTo remove something (out of something else) using a scoop or scooping motion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scoop" and "out." I scooped the ice cream out of the tub and served it in a cone. The pathologist scooped out the victim's organs to try to determine a cause of death. scoop (something) out of (something else)To remove something out of something else using a scoop or scooping motion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scoop" and "out." I scooped the ice cream out of the tub and served it in a cone. The pathologist scooped the organs out of the victim's body to try to determine a cause of death. scoop something out of somethingand scoop something Outto remove something from something by dipping or scooping. She scooped the water out of the bottom of the rowboat. Karen scooped out the water. scoop something upto gather and remove something by scooping, dipping, or bailing. Karen scooped the nuts up and put them in a bag. Jill scooped up all the money she had won and left the poker table. What's the scoop?Inf. What is the news?; What's new with you? Bob: Did you hear about Tom? Mary: No, what's the scoop? "Hi, you guys!" beamed John's little brother. "What's the scoop?" scoop the pool (or the kitty)be completely successful; gain everything.In gambling games, the pool or kitty is the total amount of money that is staked. scoop upv. 1. To lift or collect something with a scoop or scooping motion: I scooped up a handful of jelly beans. The tractor scooped the dirt up and poured it in the hole. 2. To win or achieve something, especially a prize, easily: The movie scooped up numerous awards. We scooped another win up on Saturday. scoop1. n. a news story gathered by a reporter before any other reporter hears of it. I got a great scoop! I was right there when it happened. 2. tv. to beat someone—such as another reporter—in the race to get a news story first. They scooped the other paper on both stories. 3. n. a general roundup and arrest of criminals; a bust. (Underworld.) Bart got picked up in that big drug scoop last month. 4. n. liquor; a glass of beer. A little scoop helps pass the time when you’re waiting. 5. n. a folded matchbook cover used to snort cocaine or heroin. I need a scoop. It’s no good without one. 6. tv. & in. to snort cocaine or heroin, using a folded matchbook cover. He scooped two lines together. What’s the scoop? interrog. What is the news? “Hi, you guys!” beamed John’s little brother. “What’s the scoop?” |
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