scoured

• 形容某物经过用力擦洗或打磨而变得干净光亮，也形容某地对某物进行了彻底搜索。

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.

   擦净的

   • 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.

   同义词polishedscrubbed

   反义词befouledcontaminatedfouledpollutedsoiledstainedtainted

2. Searched thoroughlyB2formal

   Having been examined or searched very carefully and completely.

   彻底搜查过的

   • 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.

   同义词combedhuntedransackedswept

   反义词skimmed

• 动词，表示用力摩擦以清洁或擦亮某物；也表示在某个区域或材料中仔细、彻底地搜寻。

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.

   彻底搜查

   • 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.

   同义词combhuntinspectrakeransackscanscrutinizesearchsweep

   反义词glanceskim

2. Clean by rubbingB1formal

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

   擦洗

   • 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.

   同义词abradebuffcleanpolishrubscrapescrub

   反义词besmirchdirtysmearsoilstain

3. Rinse or flushB2formal

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

   冲洗

   • 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.

   同义词flushrinsesluiceswillwash