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scour

/ˈskaʊɚ/

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search an area thoroughly

彻底搜查

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Volunteers will scour the beach for lost fishing gear.
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志愿者将彻底搜索海滩，寻找遗失的渔具。
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Pronunciation: /ˈskaʊɚ/

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