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scoured

/ˈskaʊərd/

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adjective

/ˈskaʊərd/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что было очищено или отполировано энергичным трением, или территорию, которая была тщательно обыскана.

Describes something that has been cleaned or polished by vigorous rubbing, or an area that has been thoroughly searched.

  1. Cleaned by rubbingB2formal

    Having been cleaned or polished by vigorous rubbing, often with an abrasive or detergent.

    ruОтчищенный

    • The scoured pots were shining in the kitchen.
    • She used a scoured pan to cook the meal.
    • The scoured floor looked brand new after the cleaning.

    Synonymspolishedscrubbed

    Antonymsbefouledcontaminatedfouledpollutedsoiledstainedtainted

  2. Searched thoroughlyB2formal

    Having been examined or searched very carefully and completely.

    ruТщательно изученный

    • The scoured database revealed no matching records.
    • After a scoured search of the area, they found the missing keys.
    • The scoured archives provided the historical evidence needed.

    Synonymscombedhuntedransackedswept

    Antonymsskimmed

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verb

scour/ˈskaʊər/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по очистке или полировке чего-либо путем энергичного трения, или тщательного поиска по территории или материалу.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning or polishing something by rubbing it vigorously, or searching thoroughly through an area or material.

  1. Examine thoroughlyB2formal

    To search or examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

    ruТщательно исследовать

    • The detective scoured the crime scene for clues.
    • She scoured the internet for information about the rare disease.
    • They scoured the entire library for the missing book.

    Synonymscombhuntinspectrakeransackscanscrutinizesearchsweep

    Antonymsglanceskim

  2. Clean by rubbingB1formal

    To clean something by rubbing it hard, often with a rough material or a cleaning agent.

    ruОттирать

    • He scoured the burnt pot with steel wool.
    • She scoured the kitchen sink until it shone.
    • The cleaner scoured the floor tiles to remove the stains.

    Synonymsabradebuffcleanpolishrubscrapescrub

    Antonymsbesmirchdirtysmearsoilstain

  3. Rinse or flushB2formal

    To clean or empty something by using a liquid, often water, to flush it out.

    ruПромывать

    • The plumber scoured the pipes with a high-pressure hose.
    • She scoured the bottle with hot water to remove the residue.
    • They scoured the tank with a chemical solution to purify it.

    Synonymsflushrinsesluiceswillwash

Forms
  • scoured past participle
  • scoured past simple
  • scouring present participle
  • scours third person singular
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