scout2 verb 1 [intransitiveI] (also scout around/round)LOOK FOR to look for something in a particular area 〔在某地区〕寻找scout for I’m scouting round for a place to stay. 我在找住的地方。
2 [transitiveT] (also scout out)PM to examine a place or area in order to get information about it 对〔某地〕进行侦察 American companies are keen to scout out business opportunities in Vietnam. 美国公司很想在越南寻找商机。
3. [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BO to find out about the abilities of sports players, musicians etc in order to employ them 物色,发掘(人才) scout for• Lou was scouting for a site on which to build her house.