정찰병, 척후병, 정찰기
A soldier, vehicle, or person sent out ahead of a main force to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.
예문:
"The general relied on the forward scouts to report any enemy movement before the main attack."
"We used a small drone as a scout to survey the rugged terrain ahead of the hiking group."
"The scout returned to camp with vital intelligence regarding the location of the hidden supply depot."
스카우트, 인재 발굴
A person employed by a team, club, or agency to search for and recruit talented performers or athletes; a talent scout.
예문:
"The basketball scout traveled across the country looking for promising high school players."
"She was discovered by a modeling scout while shopping in a busy downtown mall."
"The film studio hired a new scout specifically to find fresh faces for their upcoming blockbuster series."
보이 스카우트, 걸 스카우트
A member of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts (or Girl Guides in the UK), a youth organization promoting character development and outdoor skills.
예문:
"As a young scout, he learned how to tie complex knots and build a safe campfire."
"The troop of scouts volunteered to clean up the local park on Earth Day."
"Every scout must adhere to the organization's motto: 'Be Prepared.'"
정찰하다, 탐색하다, 찾아다니다
To go out and search an area, often in advance, in order to obtain information or find something specific.
예문:
"We decided to scout ahead for a suitable location to pitch our tents before nightfall."
"The police are scouting the neighborhood for any witnesses to the incident."
"The expedition leader sent two members to scout out the path around the flooded riverbank."
일축하다, 경멸하다
To reject or dismiss (a proposal, idea, or claim) with contempt or scorn.
예문:
"The historian entirely scouts the notion that the ancient civilization possessed advanced flying machines."
"She quickly scouted his suggestion, finding it impractical and poorly thought out."
"Critics scouted the director's latest film as derivative and lacking in originality."