scavenge

US /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

UK /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

搜寻, 捡拾, 觅食

search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste

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People often scavenge for food in the dump.

人们经常在垃圾场搜寻食物。

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

他们不得不搜寻零件来修理那台旧机器。

觅食, 食腐

(of an animal) search for food

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The bears came out of hibernation to scavenge for berries.

熊从冬眠中醒来，觅食浆果。

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Vultures often scavenge on carrion.

秃鹫经常食腐。