scout
scout — 名詞
1. a soldier or other person sent ahead of a main group to secretly gather informat
偵察兵
打探敵情的士兵
a soldier or other person sent ahead of a main group to secretly gather information about the enemy's position, movements, or strength
The scout crawled through the tall grass to get a closer look at the enemy camp.
那名偵察兵爬過高高的草叢，想要更近距離觀察敵軍營地。
collocation: scout + crawl / scout + enemy camp
Daichi served as a scout during his time in the army, mapping dangerous paths before the main troops moved in.
Daichi 在軍中擔任偵察兵，負責在大部隊抵達前繪製危險路線的地圖。
Commanders rely on scouts to provide accurate reports about the location and size of opposing forces.
指揮官依賴偵察兵提供準確的報告，以掌握敵軍的位置與兵力規模。
The army sent two scouts ahead to check whether the bridge was safe to cross at night.
軍隊派出兩名偵察兵走在前面，確認那座橋在夜間是否安全通行。
Before the attack, the scout reported that the enemy had moved their supplies to the north side of the valley.
攻擊開始前，偵察兵回報敵軍已將補給品轉移到山谷北側。
- reconnaissance officer
a formal military rank or role, more specific than scout
- lookout
focuses on watching for danger rather than gathering strategic information
- pathfinder
emphasizes finding safe routes rather than observing the enemy
文法句型
scout + verb (acted as a scout)
用法筆記
Often used in military or survival contexts. The scout's role is strategic observation, not direct combat — this distinguishes a scout from a spy, who typically works secretly inside enemy organizations.
2. someone whose paid job is finding talented newcomers such as athletes, musicians
星探
為演藝體育界挖掘新人的人
someone whose paid job is finding talented newcomers such as athletes, musicians, or actors for a team or agency
A music scout spotted Shirin singing at a local festival and offered her a recording contract.
一名音樂星探在某個地方音樂節上注意到 Shirin 的歌聲，並提出要與她簽約出唱片。
collocation: scout + spotted + [talent]
Football clubs employ scouts to watch young players at weekend matches across the country.
足球俱樂部僱用星探在週末比賽中觀察各地的年輕球員。
Tyler was invited to try out for the team after a scout saw him play in the school tournament.
Tyler 被一名星探看到他在校際比賽中的表現後，獲邀參加球隊的試訓。
The talent scout spends most of the year traveling to small theatres and concert halls looking for fresh performers.
這位星探一年到頭都在各地的小劇院和音樂廳之間奔波，尋找新的表演人才。
Bao, a fashion scout for a modeling agency, discovered Nila at a busy street market in Taipei.
在一家模特兒經紀公司擔任時尚星探的 Bao，在台北熱鬧的街市上發現了 Nila。
- talent scout
the full compound form, more formal and unambiguous than 'scout' alone
- recruiter
broader — can be for any job, not just entertainment or sports
- spotter
informal, emphasizes the act of noticing talent rather than the professional role
文法句型
scout + verb (spotted, discovered)
常見錯誤
3. a quick inspection of an area to find out what is there or to locate something y
偵察；查看
為找東西或探清狀況而快速查看
a quick inspection of an area to find out what is there or to locate something you need
Felipe took a quick scout around the neighborhood before deciding which apartment to rent.
Felipe 先在社區四周快速查看了一圈，然後才決定要租哪間公寓。
We did a scout of the forest trail before bringing the whole group there for the weekend hike.
我們先偵察了一遍森林步道，然後才帶整群人過去進行週末健行。
collocation: do a scout of [place]
A quick scout of the kitchen showed that we had enough food to feed the guests.
快速查看一下廚房後，發現我們有足夠的食物招待客人。
Before the camping trip, the guide did a short scout of the campsite to check for wild animals.
在露營之前，嚮導先快速偵察了營地周圍，確認沒有野生動物出沒。
After a brief scout of the market, Élise found the stall that sold the freshest vegetables.
Élise 在市場稍微查看了一圈後，找到了那攤賣最新鮮蔬菜的攤位。
- look
less specific — does not imply searching for something particular
- reconnaissance
formal term, primarily military, much less common in everyday speech
- survey
more systematic and thorough than a quick scout
文法句型
have a scout around [place]
do a scout of [place]
用法筆記
Typically used in informal speech rather than formal writing. The verb-like structure 'have a scout around' behaves like other light-verb phrases such as 'have a look around' or 'take a walk around.'
4. an international organization for young people that teaches outdoor skills, self
童軍組織
教導青少年野外技能與服務精神的國際組織
an international organization for young people that teaches outdoor skills, self-reliance, and community service through activities such as camping and volunteering
The Scouts teach young people how to build a campfire, tie strong knots, and work well as a team.
童軍組織教導年輕人如何生營火、打穩固的繩結，以及如何在團隊中良好合作。
collocation: the Scouts + teach [skills]
Tamar joined the Scouts when she was ten and quickly learned how to set up a tent by herself.
Tamar 十歲時加入童軍組織，很快就學會了如何獨自搭帳篷。
Every summer, the local Scout group goes camping in the mountains for two weeks.
每年夏天，當地的童軍團都會到山區露營兩個星期。
The Scout Association runs after-school programs that help teenagers build leadership skills and confidence.
童軍協會舉辦課後活動，幫助青少年培養領導能力與自信心。
Andrew's father was a Scout leader who organized neighborhood clean-up projects for the young members.
Andrew 的父親是一位童軍領袖，經常為孩子們策劃社區清掃活動。
- Scout Association
the formal name of the organization in the UK and many other countries
- Girl Scouts
a separate parallel organization for girls, especially in the US
- Boy Scouts
historical name; today many groups are co-educational
文法句型
the Scouts + verb
用法筆記
When referring to the organization, always capitalize 'Scouts' or 'Scout Association.' The word 'Scout' in the name is a proper noun. Many countries have their own national Scout organizations under the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
5. a child or teenager who belongs to the Scouts and takes part in its activities
童軍
參加童軍組織的青少年
a child or teenager who belongs to the Scouts and takes part in its activities
Each scout wears a uniform with badges that show the skills they have mastered.
每位童軍都穿著繡有徽章的制服，這些徽章代表他們已經學會的技能。
collocation: scout + wears uniform / earns badges
The young scouts helped plant trees in the park as part of their community service work.
這些小童軍在公園幫忙種樹，作為社區服務的一環。
Amihan earned a hiking badge last summer after completing a fifty-kilometer trail as a scout.
Amihan 去年夏天以童軍身份完成了一條五十公里的健行步道，因此獲得了一枚健行徽章。
A small group of scouts went door to door collecting canned food for the local shelter.
一小群童軍挨家挨戶收集罐頭食品，捐給當地的收容所。
When Ife was a scout, she learned how to read a paper map and find her way through the woods.
Ife 當童軍時學會了如何看紙本地圖，以及在森林中辨認方向。
- Girl Scout
a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA or similar organizations for girls
- Boy Scout
a member of the Boy Scouts (historical; now often simply 'scout')
- member of the Scouts
a more formal, descriptive phrase
文法句型
scout + verb
scout + wears / earns
用法筆記
The word 'scout' as a member of the organization is not capitalized (unlike 'the Scouts' as the organization name). You can also specify 'Girl Scout' or 'Boy Scout' depending on the branch.
常見錯誤
scout — 動詞
1. to go around an area or through a number of places looking carefully for informa
搜索；尋找
四處查看以找尋所需的人事物
to go around an area or through a number of places looking carefully for information, people, or things you need
The team scouted the area for a good spot to build the new playground.
團隊在該區域搜索適合建造新遊樂場的地點。
transitive: scout + [place] + for + [something]
Bao scouted several coffee shops around the city before choosing one for his book launch.
Bao 在城市裡查看了好幾家咖啡店，最後才選定一間舉辦新書發表會。
The director scouted locations in the old town for her next historical film.
導演為了她的下一部歷史電影，在舊城區尋找適合的拍攝地點。
We scouted through the garage looking for camping gear to borrow from friends.
我們在車庫裡翻找一番，看看能不能跟朋友借到露營裝備。
The photographer scouted out several empty factories to use as a backdrop for the fashion shoot.
攝影師搜尋了幾間空工廠，打算用來當作時尚拍攝的背景。
文法句型
scout + [place] + for + [something/someone]
scout through [place]
scout around
用法筆記
When followed by a location, 'scout' can be transitive (scout the kitchen) or intransitive with a preposition (scout around the kitchen). The transitive form is more compact and slightly more common in written English.