score

• 比赛中的得分或比分；乐谱；二十；刻痕或记号；问题的关键或实情；一次成功的收获或斩获。

A record of points achieved in a game or test; a written musical composition; a group or set of twenty; a notch or line cut into a surface; the essential facts of a situation; or, in slang, a successful procurement.

1. The number of points, goals, or runs achieved in a game or test.A2formal

   A numerical record of performance in a competition or examination, indicating how many points a player, team, or individual has earned; also the final result.

   比赛或考试中的得分或成绩

   • The final score was 3–1 in favor of the visitors.
   • What's the score of the tennis match?
   • He achieved a perfect score on the math test.
   • The score remained tied until the last minute.
   • She kept a careful tally of the score throughout the game.

   同义词countgrademarkresulttallytotal

2. A written representation of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.B2formalart

   A printed or handwritten sheet music that sets out all the parts of a musical work, arranged on staves; used by a conductor or performer to read the entire arrangement.

   乐谱总谱

   • The composer studied the original film score before conducting the orchestra.
   • She placed the piano score on the music stand.
   • The conductor's copy of the score contained detailed annotations.
   • He composed a brilliant orchestral score for the ballet.
   • The library holds rare scores of Mozart's operas.

   同义词musical score

3. A group or set of twenty items or people; a large number (often used in the plural).B2formal

   A unit of quantity equal to twenty; also used in plural to indicate a large amount or many individuals.

   二十个；大量

   • A score of volunteers showed up to help with the cleanup.
   • She invited scores of people to the party.
   • The farmer purchased a score of sheep at the auction.
   • The phrase 'three score and ten' refers to seventy years.
   • Scores of protesters marched through the city center.

   同义词crowdhostmanymultitudetwenty

4. A cut, notch, or scratch made on a surface as a mark or for a purpose.B2formal

   A shallow incision or engraved line used as a tally mark, a guide for folding, or for traction.

   刻痕，划痕或表面上的刻线

   • The baker made a light score on the top of the loaf before baking.
   • He used a knife to create a score along the wood for easier splitting.
   • The glass cutter made a clean score before snapping the pane.
   • The floor had scores where the heavy machinery had been dragged.
   • Ancient tally sticks were marked with scores to count livestock.

   同义词cutgougegrooveincisionlinemarknicknotchscratchslash

5. The real situation; the essential facts of a matter (often in the phrase 'know the score').B2informal

   An understanding of how things really are, especially the hidden or unpleasant aspects of a situation.

   真实情况，内情

   • You've been here long enough to know the score about office politics.
   • He doesn't have a clue about the score when it comes to investing.
   • Let me tell you the score: the project is over budget and behind schedule.
   • She came back from the meeting and filled us in on the score.
   • I'll lay the score out for you straight.

   同义词dealpicturerealitysituationskinnystorytruth

6. An act of obtaining something desired, especially illegal drugs, money, or a sexual conquest.C1slang

   A slang term for the successful procurement of something sought, often narcotics or a casual sexual partner; can also refer to the drugs themselves.

   成功得手，尤指毒品、钱财或性伴侣

   • The addict was looking for a score to get through the night.
   • He boasted about his latest romantic score at the bar.
   • They made a huge score by selling those stolen goods.
   • The police intercepted a major drug score at the border.
   • She was known for making easy scores in the pickpocket world.

   同义词catchconquestfixhaulhitlaypickupstashtake

• 动词，指在比赛中得分、进球；也指在物体表面刻痕、划痕；还指为音乐谱曲；俚语中表示弄到、搞到；以及严厉批评。

To gain points, goals, or advantages in a game or competition; to make a shallow cut or mark on a surface; to compose music for a performance; (slang) to obtain something desired, often illegally or sexually; to criticize severely.

1. Gaining points in a gameA2informalsport

   To acquire points, goals, runs, etc. in a competitive activity.

   得分，进球

   • The striker netted a hat-trick in the first half.
   • She earned her team a crucial goal with a header.
   • They put three points on the board before halftime.
   • He converted the penalty kick successfully.
   • The basketball player made a free throw.

   同义词earngaingetmakenotchrecordregistertally

2. Cutting or marking a surfaceB1informaltechnical

   To make a shallow cut or a line on a material, often as a guide or decoration.

   刻痕，划线

   • Use a knife to lightly cut the cardboard along the dashed line.
   • The craftsman marked the wood before sawing.
   • She etched a pattern into the metal.
   • The baker slashed the dough before baking.
   • The artist incised lines on the clay pot.

   同义词cutfurrowgrooveinciselinemarknotchscrapescratch

3. Composing musicB2informalart

   To write or arrange music for a film, theatrical production, or other performance.

   配乐，作曲

   • He orchestrated the soundtrack for the new blockbuster.
   • The composer wrote a haunting theme for the documentary.
   • She arranged the string section for the musical.
   • They composed the background music for the video game.
   • The maestro created the whole musical accompaniment for the ballet.

   同义词arrangecomposeorchestratewrite

4. Obtaining something desired (slang)B2slang

   To succeed in getting something, especially something that is hard to find, illegal, or sexual.

   搞到手（俚语）

   • He managed to get some rare concert passes.
   • She finally got hold of the limited edition sneakers.
   • They found a dealer and bought some marijuana.
   • He was bragging about hooking up with someone at the party.
   • We copped a few cheap tickets online.

   同义词acquirebagcome bycopgetgrablandobtainpick upprocurepullsecuresnag

5. Criticizing harshlyC1informal

   To criticize or reprimand someone severely, often in a public or direct manner.

   严厉批评

   • The journalist sharply attacked the politician's record.
   • Her boss tore into her for the mistake.
   • The reviewer panned the film mercilessly.
   • He lashed out at his opponent during the debate.
   • The teacher verbally flayed the student for cheating.

   同义词beratecastigateexcoriatelambasterebukereprimandscoldupbraid

   反义词applaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

短语动词变体score out