scoops
US /skuːps/
UK /skuːps/
名詞
1.
勺, 一勺的量
a utensil resembling a spoon, with a short handle and a deep bowl, used for serving food such as ice cream, mashed potato, or rice
範例:
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She served two scoops of ice cream.
她盛了兩勺冰淇淋。
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Can I have an extra scoop of rice?
我能再要一勺米飯嗎？
2.
獨家新聞, 猛料
a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals
範例:
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The newspaper got an exclusive scoop on the scandal.
這家報紙獲得了關於這起醜聞的獨家新聞。
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The reporter was always looking for the next big scoop.
記者總是在尋找下一個大新聞。
動詞
1.
盛, 舀
to pick up or transfer with a scoop
範例:
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He used a large spoon to scoop the soup into bowls.
他用大勺把湯盛到碗裡。
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The dog scooped up the ball with its mouth.
狗用嘴叼起了球。
2.
搶先, 獨家報導
to obtain an exclusive news story
範例:
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The reporter managed to scoop the competition with his breaking news.
記者成功地以突發新聞搶先了競爭對手。
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They tried to scoop the story before anyone else.
他們試圖在其他人之前搶先報導這個故事。