scoops
US /skuːps/
UK /skuːps/
名词
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
示例:
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She served two scoops of ice cream.
她盛了两勺冰淇淋。
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Can I have an extra scoop of rice?
我能再要一勺米饭吗？
2.
独家新闻, 猛料
a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals
示例:
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The newspaper got an exclusive scoop on the scandal.
这家报纸获得了关于这起丑闻的独家新闻。
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The reporter was always looking for the next big scoop.
记者总是在寻找下一个大新闻。
动词
1.
盛, 舀
to pick up or transfer with a scoop
示例:
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He used a large spoon to scoop the soup into bowls.
他用大勺把汤盛到碗里。
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The dog scooped up the ball with its mouth.
狗用嘴叼起了球。
2.
抢先, 独家报道
to obtain an exclusive news story
示例:
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The reporter managed to scoop the competition with his breaking news.
记者成功地以突发新闻抢先了竞争对手。
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They tried to scoop the story before anyone else.