1an attempt to find sb/sth搜尋ADJECTIVE | VERB + SEARCH | SEARCH + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤exhaustive, extensive, painstaking, systematic, thorough無遺漏的/大範圍的/不遺餘力的/系統的/徹底的搜索▸➤major, massive, nationwide大搜索;大規模搜索;全國性大搜索▸➤desperate, frantic拚命的/瘋狂的搜索▸➤constant持續不斷的搜索➤random隨機搜索◇random security searches隨機安全搜查➤fruitless, futile無效果的/徒勞的搜索➤ongoing正在進行的搜索▸➤routine例行搜查◇Police conducted a routine search of all the houses in the area.警方對本地區的所有住房進行了例行搜查。➤illegal, warrantless (both NAmE) 非法/無證搜查◇The President could order warrantless searches for national security purposes.總統出於國家安全考慮可以下令進行無證搜查。➤police警方搜查▸➤house-to-house挨家挨戶的搜查▸➤fingertip (BrE) 地毯式搜索◇A team of police officers did a fingertip search of the area.一隊警員對該地區進行了地毯式搜索。➤body, strip搜身;脫衣檢查◇I was subjected to a body search by customs officials.我被海關關員搜身檢查。VERB + SEARCH➤begin, initiate, launch, mount, start開始搜索;展開搜尋◇The police immediately launched a nationwide search for the killer.警方立即在全國範圍內展開了對殺人犯的搜捕。➤prompt, spark, trigger (all especially BrE) 促使/導致/引發搜查◇His disappearance prompted a week-long search.他失踪後搜查行動持續了一個星期。➤carry out, conduct, do, make進行搜索;實施搜尋;尋找◇The search for the missing men was conducted in poor weather conditions.對失踪男子的搜尋是在惡劣天氣條件下進行的。➤lead領導搜尋工作◇Inspector Binns is leading the search for the stolen paintings.賓斯巡官正帶人搜尋被盜的油畫。➤continue繼續搜尋▸➤abandon, call off放棄/取消搜尋◇The search was called off when it began to get dark.天黑下來的時候搜索行動取消了。➤resume重新開始搜索➤narrow, widen縮小/擴大搜索範圍SEARCH + NOUN➤operation搜尋行動◇The police mounted an extensive search operation.警方展開了一場大範圍的搜索行動。➤area (NAmE) 搜索區域◇to narrow the search area縮小搜索範圍➤party, team搜索組;搜尋隊◇They sent out a search party to look for her.他們派出搜索小組尋找她。➤warrant搜查證➤committee (NAmE) 遴選委員會◇A search committee was established to help the President find his Supreme Court nominee.設立了遴選委員會幫助總統物色最高法院人選。➤firm (especially NAmE) 獵頭公司◇an executive search firm一家高管獵頭公司PREPOSITION➤in search of尋找◇We're constantly in search of new talent.我們一直在尋求新人才。◇Michael went off in search of another bottle of wine.邁克爾出去想再找一瓶酒來。➤search for對⋯搜尋◇the search for oil off the coast近海石油勘探PHRASES➤search and seizure (NAmE) 搜查並沒收◇The Constitution forbids unreasonable searches and seizures.憲法禁止不合理搜查和沒收財物。search
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2on a computer計算機ADJECTIVE | VERB + SEARCH | SEARCH + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤quick, simple迅速的/普通的搜索◇a quick search on the Internet在因特網上迅速搜索➤computer, database, Internet, online, Web計算機/數據庫/因特網/在線/網絡搜索◇I did an Internet search for free music sites.我在因特網上搜索免費音樂網站。➤advanced, keyword高級/關鍵詞搜索VERB + SEARCH➤conduct, do, perform, run進行搜索;執行搜索➤narrow, refine減小範圍搜索;縮小搜索範圍◇You can refine a search using Boolean parameters.你可以使用布爾參數縮小搜索範圍。SEARCH + NOUN➤engine搜索引擎◇This is one of the fastest Internet search engines.這是速度最快的因特網搜索引擎之一。➤box搜索欄◇Type your domain name in the search box.在搜索欄內鍵入你的域名。➤features搜索功能◇A number of advanced search features are available.可以找到很多高級搜索功能。➤technology, tool搜索技術/工具➤query, term搜索請求/用語◇Companies try to identify the most popular search terms.公司試圖找到最流行的搜索用語。➤results搜索結果➤company搜索公司PREPOSITION➤search for搜索⋯search
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ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADVERB➤carefully, systematically, thoroughly仔細地/系統地/徹底地搜查◇The area has been thoroughly searched.這個地區被徹底搜查了一番。➤actively積極搜查◇actively searching for something to keep the conversation going為使談話繼續積極尋找話題➤desperately, frantically拚命地/瘋狂地搜尋▸➤fruitlessly, in vain, unsuccessfully, vainly徒勞地搜索;不成功地搜尋▸➤aimlessly, blindly無目的地/盲目地搜尋◇For the rest of the morning he searched aimlessly through the town.上午餘下的時間裏,他在鎮上漫無目標地四處搜尋。➤constantly不斷尋找▸➤around四處尋找◇I searched around for a thick stick.我四處搜尋,想找根粗點兒的棍子。➤online在線搜索◇You can also search online for a job.你也可以在網上找工作。PREPOSITION➤among在⋯中搜尋◇We searched among the rocks for crabs.我們在礁石之間找螃蟹。➤for尋找⋯◇They are still searching for the missing child.他們仍在尋找那個失踪的孩子。➤in在⋯裏搜尋◇He searched in his pocket and found a few coins.他在口袋裏摸來摸去,找到了幾枚硬幣。➤through翻遍⋯◇I searched through a drawer for my passport.我為找護照把抽屜翻了個遍。PHRASES➤search far and wide, search sth from top to bottom到處/徹底搜尋◇We searched the house from top to bottom.我們把屋子上上下下找了個遍。➤search high and low搜遍各個角落◇I have searched high and low and cannot find them.我到處都找遍了,但還是找不到他們。
search ♦︎ pursuit ♦︎ quest ♦︎ hunt ♦︎ lookThese are all words for an act of looking for or trying to find sb/sth.这些词均表示寻找、搜寻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a search / quest / hunt / look for sb / sth◆in search / pursuit / quest of sth◆the search / hunt is on (for sb / sth)◆a / an / the successful / relentless / endless search / pursuit / quest◆a major / massive / nationwide / police search / hunt◆to begin / launch / help in a search / quest / hunt◆to abandon / be involved in the search / pursuit / hunt◆to be engaged in the search / pursuit / quest◆to mount / lead / join (in) / call off a search / hunt■search [countable] an act of trying to find sb/sth, especially by looking carefully for them/it(尤指仔细的)搜索,搜寻,搜查,查找◆After a long search for the murder weapon, the police found a knife.警方用了很长时间搜寻杀人凶器,最后终于找到一把刀。◆Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building.侦探们对那栋大楼进行了彻底搜查。◆She went into the kitchen in search of(= looking for) a drink.她进了厨房,想找点饮料。 see also search ⇨ lookverb2■pursuitpəˈsjuːt; NAmEpərˈsuːt [uncountable] (written) the act of trying to find or achieve sth, especially a goal, an achievement or a quality such as happiness(尤指对目标、成就或幸福等的)追求,追寻◆She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.她在世界各地游历,追寻自己的梦想。◆The purpose of the award is to encourage the pursuit of excellence.设立这项奖励是为了鼓励大家追求卓越。 see also pursue ⇨ seek■quest [countable] (written) the pursuit of sth, especially over a long period of time, and especially sth that is valuable for spiritual reasons or reasons of honour, not for material gain(尤指精神或荣誉方面,而非物质上的)追求,追寻,探索◆The team will continue its quest for Olympic gold this afternoon.今天下午,这个队将继续争夺奥运金牌。◆This is an important stage in their quest for the truth.这是他们追求真理过程中的一个重要阶段。◆The initiative aims to foster the province's quest to reinforce its distinct cultural identity.该倡议旨在激励全省追求其独特的文化身份。NOTE辨析 Pursuit or quest?In some cases you can use either word.在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆He set off in pursuit / quest of adventure.他动身去探险了。However, pursuit is the word used when sb is trying to achieve a particular goal or objective, especially when this is connected with making money or personal fulfilment.不过,pursuit指某人试图达到某一特定目的或目标,特别是与赚钱或实现个人抱负有关的目标◆the pursuit of wealth / profit / self-interest / a career / love / happiness对财富/利润/私利/事业/爱情/幸福的追求A quest is usually more spiritual, often for some universal quality that can never be completely grasped. * quest更多指精神层面的追求,常指探求那些无法完全掌握的普遍特质◆to be on an endless / a spiritual quest致力于无休止的/精神的追求◆the quest for truth / knowledge / perfection对真理/知识/完美的追求Note that pursuit is uncountable and you talk about the pursuit of sth; quest is countable and you talk about a quest for sth. Both words can be used in the pattern in pursuit/quest of sth.注意pursuit为不可数名词,可以说the pursuit of sth;quest为可数名词,可以说a quest for sth。两者都可用于in pursuit/quest of sth结构。■hunt [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) an act of looking for sb/sth that is difficult to find(对难找的人或物的)搜索,搜寻,寻找◆The hunt is on for a suitable candidate.正在物色合适的人选。◆Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt.现在动员了五个县的警力追捕这名杀人犯。 see also hunt ⇨ lookverb2■look [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) an act of trying to find sb/sth查找◆I had a look for websites on Egyptian music.我查过有关埃及音乐的网站。◆We've had a good look around downstairs, but can't find your keys.我们在楼下仔细找过了,可是没找到你的钥匙。 see also look ⇨ lookverb2