scavenge — to search for and collect discarded items or food; to feed on dead or decaying matter
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search for and collect discarded items or food; to feed on dead or decaying matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskævɪndʒ/
Korean meaning: 버려진 물건이나 음식을 찾아 모으다; 죽거나 썩은 것을 먹이로 하다
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-빈지 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse survivor had to scavenge the abandoned mall for supplies.
- My mom can scavenge a five-course meal from seemingly empty leftovers.
- Vultures scavenge on the remains of dead animals in the desert.
scavenge
VERB//ˈskævɪndʒ//
to search for and collect discarded items or food; to feed on dead or decaying matter
Raccoon searching through garbage for food
Scavenge for advantage, avoid the damage!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 중세 영어에서 유래되어, 원래는 '청소하다, 치우다'라는 의미였습니다. 도시의 청소부들이 거리의 쓰레기를 치우며 유용한 물건들을 모으는 일에서 현재의 의미가 발달했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse survivor had to scavenge the abandoned mall for supplies.”
“My mom can scavenge a five-course meal from seemingly empty leftovers.”
“Vultures scavenge on the remains of dead animals in the desert.”
“During the economic crisis, many people had to scavenge for recyclable materials to earn money.”
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