rake

• 一个多义词名词：带长柄和一排齿的农具，用于耙集落叶或松土；也表示相对于水平面的倾斜度或坡度；在旧时英语中还可指生活放荡、品行不端的时髦男子。

A noun with multiple meanings: a long-handled tool with a row of teeth used for gathering leaves or loosening soil; a degree of slope or inclination from a horizontal plane; or a fashionable but dissolute man in society.

1. Garden toolA2formal

   A long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head, used for gathering leaves, hay, or grass, or for loosening soil.

   耙子

   • He used a rake to gather the fallen leaves into a pile.
   • The gardener raked the soil smooth before planting seeds.
   • She bought a new rake for the autumn cleanup.

   同义词garden rake

2. Dissolute manC1formalbritish

   A fashionable man who lives a life of pleasure and immoral behavior, often associated with high society.

   浪荡子

   • The character in the novel was a notorious rake who squandered his fortune.
   • He was known as a rake among the aristocracy for his scandalous affairs.
   • The play features a charming rake who reforms by the final act.

   同义词debaucheelibertineplayboyprofligaterakehell

   反义词asceticprudepuritan

3. Angle of slopeB2formal

   The degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; a slope or incline.

   倾斜度

   • The stage was built with a slight rake to improve visibility.
   • The roof has a steep rake to allow snow to slide off.
   • The engineer calculated the rake of the theater seating.

   同义词anglecantinclinationinclineleanpitchslantslopetilt

• 表示用耙子等工具收集、耙平东西，或仔细搜寻、翻找的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering, smoothing, or searching through something using a rake or similar tool, or to search thoroughly.

1. Move through with a rakeA2formal

   To drag a rake or similar tool across a surface to gather leaves, debris, or to loosen soil.

   耙

   • He raked the leaves into a pile.
   • She raked the garden bed to prepare it for planting.
   • They raked the gravel path to keep it even.

   同义词clearcollectcombdraggatherscrapesweep

2. Level or smooth with a rakeA2formal

   To use a rake to make a surface even or smooth.

   用耙子耙平

   • The gardener raked the soil smooth before sowing seeds.
   • He raked the sand on the beach volleyball court.
   • She raked the dirt to create a flat surface for the patio.

   同义词combharrowlevelsmooth

3. Sweep the length ofB2formal

   To pass over or through something completely, often with a sweeping motion.

   扫遍

   • The searchlight raked the field for any sign of movement.
   • The machine gun fire raked the enemy position.
   • His eyes raked the crowd, looking for his friend.

   同义词combrangescanscoursearchsweeptraverse

4. Examine hastilyB2informal

   To look through or search something quickly and not very carefully.

   匆匆翻阅

   • She raked through the drawer looking for her keys.
   • He raked the documents for any relevant information.
   • They raked the internet for cheap flight deals.

   同义词combransackriflerummagescanscoursearchskim

5. Gather with a rakeA2formal

   To collect or accumulate something using a raking motion.

   用耙子耙

   • The farmer raked the hay into bales.
   • He raked the fallen apples into a basket.
   • She raked the scattered toys into a pile.

   同义词collectcombgatherscrapesweep

6. Scrape gentlyB1informal

   To lightly scratch or rub a surface, often with a tool or fingernails.

   轻刮

   • He raked his fingers through his hair.
   • She raked the mud off her boots with a stick.
   • The cat raked its claws down the sofa.

   同义词abradegrazescrapescratchscuff

短语动词变体rake inrake offrake up