scavenge

US /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

UK /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

搜尋, 撿拾, 覓食

search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste

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People often scavenge for food in the dump.

人們經常在垃圾場搜尋食物。

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They had to scavenge for parts to repair the old machine.

他們不得不搜尋零件來修理那台舊機器。

覓食, 食腐

(of an animal) search for food

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The bears came out of hibernation to scavenge for berries.

熊從冬眠中醒來，覓食漿果。

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Vultures often scavenge on carrion.

禿鷲經常食腐。