Definition of search in English:

search

verb səːtʃsərtʃ

[no object]

1Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
查找，搜寻
I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing
我在岩石间寻找，但什么也没找到。
Daniel is then able to search out the most advantageous mortgage
那样，丹尼尔就能够找到最有利的抵押贷款。
Hugh will be searching for the truth
休将要查明真相。
Example sentencesExamples
- We walked among the shops, searching for anyone who was looking for an apprentice.
- He was arrested after being picked up by rescuers searching for survivors in the wreckage.
- She said that she had been driving around for over two hours desperately searching for another way to get home.
- I cursed her as I searched through the kitchen cupboards for something to eat.
- We took off our climbing gear and started to fan out over the rocks, keenly searching for fossils.
- One of the most powerful tools was the right to search without a warrant.
- Police were still searching for clues to determine who had set off the bomb.
- His lax brown eyes scanned the conveyor belt carefully, searching for a black duffel bag.
- He picked up a flashlight on the floor and began searching for his name, careful to dim the light as much as he could.
- He searched through his closet, then his drawers, then his closet again.
- Selina searched through the pile of luggage in order to find her own.
- Paulo Coelho has spent his own life constantly searching for answers to philosophical, spiritual and religious questions.
- Active during the day, poison arrow frogs spend their daylight hours constantly searching for food.
- He said there was a noticeable increase in caution among people searching for a property to buy.
- Thinking that morning in the garden had gotten me no where and I was still searching desperately for some answers.
- After searching for him among the various people that filled the room she decided to go upstairs.
- It also includes hints and tips to help you train your eye to search out the special pieces from among the throng.
- In Pakistan, rescuers are frantically searching for survivors in the rubble of Saturday's earthquake.
- He mounted once more and began to trot among the trees, searching for the source of the noise.
- She searched through her desk drawers until she found what she was looking for.
Synonyms
hunt, look, explore, forage, fish about/around, look high and low, cast about/around/round, ferret (about/around), root about/around, rummage about/around
seek, scout out, pursue
1. 1.1with object Examine (a place, vehicle, or person) thoroughly in order to find something or someone.
  搜查（地方，车辆）；搜…的身
  she searched the house from top to bottom
  她将整个屋子上上下下翻了个遍。
  the guards searched him for weapons
  警卫搜查他是否带了武器。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Teachers at a Manchester secondary school will search pupils suspected of carrying drugs.
  It is better for private security firms to search staff and guard buildings.
  Investigators searching his room found incriminating evidence - materials matching those of the bomb.
  The tanning salon was closed as police investigators searched the premises.
  The driver was searched by security guards but they did not check inside the lorry, said the newspaper.
  Setting off the alarm at the security check, I was searched much more thoroughly than I'd ever been before.
  Police searched his person and his room but no firearms were found, George maintained.
  He said police would thoroughly search the cars of the two for illicit goods.
  Detectives searched his house after Jodi's body was found, and took a number of items away for examination.
  Upon searching the house officers also found a stash of pirate DVDs.
  Police and staff had to search fans for weapons before the start of the show and found items including ironing boards and kitchen sinks.
  Their home address was also searched by police officers.
  In Boston, British soldiers search the houses of the rebel leaders in vain.
  Rescuers searched the area for three hours before they finally found the fisherman.
  Upon entering the building, the guards told Ric that they needed to search him for any weapons.
  His eyes frantically searched the room, in a panic.
  Police then searched his house in Naklua, but once again did not find any illegal drugs.
  She did not see why the guards had to search the slaves each morning.
  Even I do not pay any attention to the armed guards searching me before I enter any public place.
  The government has already extended to police the power to stop and search people suspected of buying or selling drugs.
  Synonyms
  look around/round, explore, probe, hunt through, look through, scrabble about/around in, root about/around in, ferret (about/around) in, rummage about/around in, rummage in/through, forage through, fish about/around in, poke around in, dig in, grub about/around in, delve in, go through, sift through, rifle through, scour, comb, ransack, turn over, go through with a fine-tooth comb
  turn upside down, turn inside out, leave no stone unturned in
  British informal rootle around in
  Australian/New Zealand informal fossick through
  New Zealand informal poozle
  rare roust around in
  examine, inspect, check, frisk
  informal give someone a/the once-over
2. 1.2with object Look for information in (a database or the World Wide Web) using a search engine.
  search our online archive for stories dating back to February 1996
  I must search the Internet for one of his pictures
  我必须上因特网搜索他的一张照片。
  no object you can search for recipes by topic or by entering a keyword
  Example sentencesExamples
  Now they can achieve much the same result by searching the Internet at no cost.
  I come across you useful site while searching for a hotel near the airport.
  We haven't abandoned Google for searching the web yet - such habits are hard to break.
  Blast helps scientists search databases of protein and DNA sequences.
  I walked to Ken's office and sat at his computer and started searching the databases.
  Quantum computation would enable one to search enormous databases with extraordinary efficiency.
  Practising doctors do not have time to search multiple sites or scroll through long text.
  Read books, get in touch with organisations and search the internet for information.
  You can search their site for trips with last-minute availability by location, activity, or date, or other criteria.
  By searching the database a user can find out if a match exists for the buyer or seller who they are dealing with.
  Visitors to the portal can simultaneously search the databases of six large e-book shops.
  For this review, the authors systematically searched several databases.
  So Joe was able to search the database for information about himself as well as his ancestor.
  The database can be searched by school name, by state and by ethnicity of students.
  When I searched using google, I found some interesting information.
  Data scanned could be sent to a database that is searched automatically for certain triggers.
  So searching using 25 words will probably get you little or no results.
  If people come to your site and consistently search for specific keyword phrases, then you know you are not making those keyword phrases obvious to visitors.
  Allow users to search their network for keywords so they can connect with others for mutual benefit.
  Madoka asked him to search every network he knew of for information.
  He was also frustrated at the time it took to search the Internet for new material that he was interested in downloading.

noun səːtʃsərtʃ

1An act of searching for someone or something.
查找；搜寻
the police carried out a thorough search of the premises
警方对经营场所进行了彻底搜查。
he plans to go to the Himalayas in search of a yeti
他计划去喜马拉雅山寻找雪人。
Example sentencesExamples
- In search of answers, they bolted and ran to alternative practitioners.
- The book is really a story about a man's search for truth.
- In search of opportunities to fulfil his dreams, he goes away from his caring brother.
- Trying to find truth in the blogs is like the search for the Holy Grail.
- Systematic literature searches were conducted to assess the evidence for and against the effectiveness of kava extract for treating anxiety.
- Military police entered the village and began conducting house-to-house searches.
- Meanwhile in the woods, Alonzo continued the fruitless search for his beloved Rose.
- Yesterday they were carrying out house-to-house inquiries and carried out a thorough forensic search of the area.
- Locals believe its bells were thrown into the river at the time, but searches have been unsuccessful.
- Laughter erupted again and the beloved professor's life revealed one man's desperate search for truth.
- Unfortunately, their search has yielded no sign of Marcus.
- In the past decade we started a frantic search for clues that might lead to its cure.
- With the bit between their teeth, Wolfhill quickly went in search of the equaliser.
- They carried out a thorough search of the premises for evidence of unlicensed slaughtering operations.
- Police officers began a fingertip search of the area yesterday in an attempt to retrieve physical evidence.
- Unfortunately, the search for a cure for the GM virus was proving difficult.
- University of Iowa officials began a nationwide search for a replacement.
- Subsequently, there is pain and bitterness, an endless search for a miracle cure.
- Thinking of that made her smile in anticipation and she summoned the energy to continue her fruitless search.
- The film tells the story of a woman's search for the truth behind her sister's disappearance.
Synonyms
hunt, look, exploration, scout, probe, dig, digging, forage, foraging, scavenge, scavenging, ferreting (about/around), rummage, rummaging about/around, rooting about/around, rifling, scouring, quest, pursuit of, seeking after
searching for, hunting for, after, seeking, looking for, on the lookout for, in quest of, in pursuit of, on the track of, questing after, chasing after
1. 1.1 An act or instance of searching a database or the World Wide Web.
  搜索计算机网络（或数据库）
  I did a search for creative-writing courses at UK universities and came up with 422
  Example sentencesExamples
  In addition, personal interviews and online database searches were conducted.
  Manhunts are going to become mere database searches.
  Microsoft uses its software already on your computer to run a search, while Google use its own site.
  Users would be able to go to Google and find a search link to a database of text from some 60,000 books.
  To determine the correct gene structure, we performed a sequence similarity search against the protein database.
  Presenter Ashley Blake says: " A quick internet search revealed a company which makes plates for ' show '.
  Databases were queried and a quick web search revealed that the ponderous error message was written in Polish.
  A computerized search through all relevant databases was also conducted using several combinations of keywords.
  Missing data that was never collected during an investigative process can also affect database searches.
  A heuristic search was carried out to find the most parsimonious tree (s).
  Yet, and extensive internet search only reveals that there are over 2000 varieties of English apples.
  As with the scanned resume, this allows your resume to be accessible during keyword database searches.
  Start your research on ceramic tiles by doing a quick Internet search.
  Google's updated search is - again - free for download and combines searches of desktops, intranets and the internet.
  A blast homology search of all available databases reveals no significant homology to the white locus polymorphic indel.
  My Google searches haven't turned up any first rate sources.
  We found qualitative studies that focused directly on double standards through our computerized database searches.
  They often asked questions that were too vague or did not lend themselves to keyword searches on the computer databases.
  A final heuristic search was initiated with all parameters estimated.
  All database searches were performed online and finished in early June 2000.
2. 1.2Computing The systematic retrieval of information, or the facility for this.
  〔计算机〕搜索（功能）
  the advanced search includes options for sorting by date and specifying the news source
  as modifier users will abandon a site if the search function doesn't work well
3. 1.3Law An investigation of public records to find if a property is subject to any liabilities or encumbrances.
  〔律〕调查地产负担
  Example sentencesExamples
  Before entering into a contract to buy an estate in land, it is usual also to make a search about the property in the local land charges register.
  As an example, Midland County allows the public five free searches of property tax information.
  After a two-month search of public records in Britain, all leads ran dry.
  She maintains that she did not discover the transfer until 1998 when her lawyer conducted a title search on the property.
  Instruct your solicitor to inspect local and national searches and the title deeds for any onerous covenants, restrictions, etc.

Phrases

search me!

informal I do not know (used for emphasis).
〈非正式〉我不知道（用于强调）
Synonyms
i don't know, how should i know?, why ask me?, it's a mystery, i haven't an clue, i haven't an inkling, i haven't the least idea, i've no idea

Derivatives

searcher

noun ˈsəːtʃəˈsərtʃər

These questions guide searchers to the most effective information sources.
Example sentencesExamples
- So far, searchers have found no clues in the latest search.
- According to Natalie, the searchers made both audio and visual contact with the vessel sometime about 3 am.
- That's very important to us and for the protection of our searchers.
- Most of the searchers are employees of the U.S. Forest Service.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cerchier (verb), from late Latin circare 'go round', from Latin circus 'circle'.

This is from the Old French verb cerchier from late Latin circare ‘go round’, from Latin circus ‘circle’. The main semantic strands are ‘explore thoroughly’ (search the premises) and ‘try to find’ (search out the truth), both of which have been present from the start. In research (late 16th century) the prefix re- is an intensifier of the meaning. The Old English equivalent seek is unconnected, going back to an Indo-European root shared by Latin sagire ‘perceive by scent’.

Rhymes

besmirch, birch, church, lurch, perch, smirch

Definition of search in US English:

search

verbsərtʃsərCH

[no object]

1Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
查找，搜寻
I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing
我在岩石间寻找，但什么也没找到。
Daniel is then able to search out the most advantageous mortgage
那样，丹尼尔就能够找到最有利的抵押贷款。
Hugh will be searching for the truth
休将要查明真相。
Example sentencesExamples
- He searched through his closet, then his drawers, then his closet again.
- He mounted once more and began to trot among the trees, searching for the source of the noise.
- Police were still searching for clues to determine who had set off the bomb.
- We walked among the shops, searching for anyone who was looking for an apprentice.
- One of the most powerful tools was the right to search without a warrant.
- He said there was a noticeable increase in caution among people searching for a property to buy.
- His lax brown eyes scanned the conveyor belt carefully, searching for a black duffel bag.
- Selina searched through the pile of luggage in order to find her own.
- I cursed her as I searched through the kitchen cupboards for something to eat.
- She searched through her desk drawers until she found what she was looking for.
- We took off our climbing gear and started to fan out over the rocks, keenly searching for fossils.
- Active during the day, poison arrow frogs spend their daylight hours constantly searching for food.
- It also includes hints and tips to help you train your eye to search out the special pieces from among the throng.
- After searching for him among the various people that filled the room she decided to go upstairs.
- He picked up a flashlight on the floor and began searching for his name, careful to dim the light as much as he could.
- He was arrested after being picked up by rescuers searching for survivors in the wreckage.
- In Pakistan, rescuers are frantically searching for survivors in the rubble of Saturday's earthquake.
- Thinking that morning in the garden had gotten me no where and I was still searching desperately for some answers.
- Paulo Coelho has spent his own life constantly searching for answers to philosophical, spiritual and religious questions.
- She said that she had been driving around for over two hours desperately searching for another way to get home.
Synonyms
hunt, look, explore, forage, fish about, fish around, look high and low, cast about, cast around, cast round, ferret, ferret about, ferret around, root about, root around, rummage about, rummage around
1. 1.1with object Examine (a place, vehicle, or person) thoroughly in order to find something or someone.
  搜查（地方，车辆）；搜…的身
  she searched the house from top to bottom
  她将整个屋子上上下下翻了个遍。
  the guards searched him for weapons
  警卫搜查他是否带了武器。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Even I do not pay any attention to the armed guards searching me before I enter any public place.
  It is better for private security firms to search staff and guard buildings.
  Upon entering the building, the guards told Ric that they needed to search him for any weapons.
  The driver was searched by security guards but they did not check inside the lorry, said the newspaper.
  Police then searched his house in Naklua, but once again did not find any illegal drugs.
  Police searched his person and his room but no firearms were found, George maintained.
  Their home address was also searched by police officers.
  Setting off the alarm at the security check, I was searched much more thoroughly than I'd ever been before.
  Investigators searching his room found incriminating evidence - materials matching those of the bomb.
  The tanning salon was closed as police investigators searched the premises.
  The government has already extended to police the power to stop and search people suspected of buying or selling drugs.
  Upon searching the house officers also found a stash of pirate DVDs.
  Detectives searched his house after Jodi's body was found, and took a number of items away for examination.
  Teachers at a Manchester secondary school will search pupils suspected of carrying drugs.
  She did not see why the guards had to search the slaves each morning.
  He said police would thoroughly search the cars of the two for illicit goods.
  Rescuers searched the area for three hours before they finally found the fisherman.
  Police and staff had to search fans for weapons before the start of the show and found items including ironing boards and kitchen sinks.
  His eyes frantically searched the room, in a panic.
  In Boston, British soldiers search the houses of the rebel leaders in vain.
  Synonyms
  look around, look round, explore, probe, hunt through, look through, scrabble about in, scrabble around in, root about in, root around in, ferret in, ferret about in, ferret around in, rummage about in, rummage around in, rummage in, rummage through, forage through, fish about in, fish around in, poke around in, dig in, grub about in, grub around in, delve in, go through, sift through, rifle through, scour, comb, ransack, turn over, go through with a fine-tooth comb
  examine, inspect, check, frisk
2. 1.2with object Look for information in (a database or the World Wide Web) using a search engine.
  search our online archive for stories dating back to February 1996
  I must search the Internet for one of his pictures
  我必须上因特网搜索他的一张照片。
  no object you can search for recipes by topic or by entering a keyword
  Example sentencesExamples
  When I searched using google, I found some interesting information.
  Allow users to search their network for keywords so they can connect with others for mutual benefit.
  The database can be searched by school name, by state and by ethnicity of students.
  Read books, get in touch with organisations and search the internet for information.
  Now they can achieve much the same result by searching the Internet at no cost.
  By searching the database a user can find out if a match exists for the buyer or seller who they are dealing with.
  So searching using 25 words will probably get you little or no results.
  For this review, the authors systematically searched several databases.
  Practising doctors do not have time to search multiple sites or scroll through long text.
  I come across you useful site while searching for a hotel near the airport.
  We haven't abandoned Google for searching the web yet - such habits are hard to break.
  So Joe was able to search the database for information about himself as well as his ancestor.
  I walked to Ken's office and sat at his computer and started searching the databases.
  He was also frustrated at the time it took to search the Internet for new material that he was interested in downloading.
  You can search their site for trips with last-minute availability by location, activity, or date, or other criteria.
  Quantum computation would enable one to search enormous databases with extraordinary efficiency.
  Data scanned could be sent to a database that is searched automatically for certain triggers.
  Madoka asked him to search every network he knew of for information.
  Visitors to the portal can simultaneously search the databases of six large e-book shops.
  Blast helps scientists search databases of protein and DNA sequences.
  If people come to your site and consistently search for specific keyword phrases, then you know you are not making those keyword phrases obvious to visitors.

nounsərtʃsərCH

1An act of searching for someone or something.
查找；搜寻
the police carried out a thorough search of the premises
警方对经营场所进行了彻底搜查。
he plans to go to the Himalayas in search of a yeti
他计划去喜马拉雅山寻找雪人。
Example sentencesExamples
- Meanwhile in the woods, Alonzo continued the fruitless search for his beloved Rose.
- Military police entered the village and began conducting house-to-house searches.
- In the past decade we started a frantic search for clues that might lead to its cure.
- Unfortunately, their search has yielded no sign of Marcus.
- In search of answers, they bolted and ran to alternative practitioners.
- With the bit between their teeth, Wolfhill quickly went in search of the equaliser.
- Subsequently, there is pain and bitterness, an endless search for a miracle cure.
- Laughter erupted again and the beloved professor's life revealed one man's desperate search for truth.
- The book is really a story about a man's search for truth.
- Yesterday they were carrying out house-to-house inquiries and carried out a thorough forensic search of the area.
- The film tells the story of a woman's search for the truth behind her sister's disappearance.
- Systematic literature searches were conducted to assess the evidence for and against the effectiveness of kava extract for treating anxiety.
- Police officers began a fingertip search of the area yesterday in an attempt to retrieve physical evidence.
- Locals believe its bells were thrown into the river at the time, but searches have been unsuccessful.
- Unfortunately, the search for a cure for the GM virus was proving difficult.
- Trying to find truth in the blogs is like the search for the Holy Grail.
- University of Iowa officials began a nationwide search for a replacement.
- They carried out a thorough search of the premises for evidence of unlicensed slaughtering operations.
- Thinking of that made her smile in anticipation and she summoned the energy to continue her fruitless search.
- In search of opportunities to fulfil his dreams, he goes away from his caring brother.
Synonyms
hunt, look, exploration, scout, probe, dig, digging, forage, foraging, scavenge, scavenging, ferreting, ferreting about, ferreting around, rummage, rummaging about, rummaging around, rooting about, rooting around, rifling, scouring, quest, pursuit of, seeking after
searching for, hunting for, after, seeking, looking for, on the lookout for, in quest of, in pursuit of, on the track of, questing after, chasing after
1. 1.1 An act or instance of searching a database or the World Wide Web.
  搜索计算机网络（或数据库）
  time-consuming searches of the Internet
  耗时的因特网搜索。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Users would be able to go to Google and find a search link to a database of text from some 60,000 books.
  Databases were queried and a quick web search revealed that the ponderous error message was written in Polish.
  In addition, personal interviews and online database searches were conducted.
  Manhunts are going to become mere database searches.
  My Google searches haven't turned up any first rate sources.
  All database searches were performed online and finished in early June 2000.
  We found qualitative studies that focused directly on double standards through our computerized database searches.
  A computerized search through all relevant databases was also conducted using several combinations of keywords.
  A blast homology search of all available databases reveals no significant homology to the white locus polymorphic indel.
  As with the scanned resume, this allows your resume to be accessible during keyword database searches.
  Start your research on ceramic tiles by doing a quick Internet search.
  To determine the correct gene structure, we performed a sequence similarity search against the protein database.
  Microsoft uses its software already on your computer to run a search, while Google use its own site.
  A final heuristic search was initiated with all parameters estimated.
  They often asked questions that were too vague or did not lend themselves to keyword searches on the computer databases.
  Google's updated search is - again - free for download and combines searches of desktops, intranets and the internet.
  Missing data that was never collected during an investigative process can also affect database searches.
  Yet, and extensive internet search only reveals that there are over 2000 varieties of English apples.
  Presenter Ashley Blake says: " A quick internet search revealed a company which makes plates for ' show '.
  A heuristic search was carried out to find the most parsimonious tree (s).
2. 1.2Computing The systematic retrieval of information, or the facility for this.
  〔计算机〕搜索（功能）
3. 1.3usually searchesLaw An investigation of public records to find if a property is subject to any liabilities or encumbrances.
  〔律〕调查地产负担
  Example sentencesExamples
  She maintains that she did not discover the transfer until 1998 when her lawyer conducted a title search on the property.
  Before entering into a contract to buy an estate in land, it is usual also to make a search about the property in the local land charges register.
  Instruct your solicitor to inspect local and national searches and the title deeds for any onerous covenants, restrictions, etc.
  After a two-month search of public records in Britain, all leads ran dry.
  As an example, Midland County allows the public five free searches of property tax information.

Phrases

search me!

informal I do not know (used for emphasis).
〈非正式〉我不知道（用于强调）
Synonyms
i don't know, how should i know?, why ask me?, it's a mystery, i haven't an clue, i haven't an inkling, i haven't the least idea, i've no idea

Origin

Middle English: from Old French cerchier (verb), from late Latin circare ‘go round’, from Latin circus ‘circle’.

单词	search
释义	Definition of search in English: search verb səːtʃsərtʃ [no object] 1Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. 查找，搜寻 I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing 我在岩石间寻找，但什么也没找到。 Daniel is then able to search out the most advantageous mortgage 那样，丹尼尔就能够找到最有利的抵押贷款。 Hugh will be searching for the truth 休将要查明真相。 Example sentencesExamples We walked among the shops, searching for anyone who was looking for an apprentice. He was arrested after being picked up by rescuers searching for survivors in the wreckage. She said that she had been driving around for over two hours desperately searching for another way to get home. I cursed her as I searched through the kitchen cupboards for something to eat. We took off our climbing gear and started to fan out over the rocks, keenly searching for fossils. One of the most powerful tools was the right to search without a warrant. Police were still searching for clues to determine who had set off the bomb. His lax brown eyes scanned the conveyor belt carefully, searching for a black duffel bag. He picked up a flashlight on the floor and began searching for his name, careful to dim the light as much as he could. He searched through his closet, then his drawers, then his closet again. Selina searched through the pile of luggage in order to find her own. Paulo Coelho has spent his own life constantly searching for answers to philosophical, spiritual and religious questions. Active during the day, poison arrow frogs spend their daylight hours constantly searching for food. He said there was a noticeable increase in caution among people searching for a property to buy. Thinking that morning in the garden had gotten me no where and I was still searching desperately for some answers. After searching for him among the various people that filled the room she decided to go upstairs. It also includes hints and tips to help you train your eye to search out the special pieces from among the throng. In Pakistan, rescuers are frantically searching for survivors in the rubble of Saturday's earthquake. He mounted once more and began to trot among the trees, searching for the source of the noise. She searched through her desk drawers until she found what she was looking for. Synonyms hunt, look, explore, forage, fish about/around, look high and low, cast about/around/round, ferret (about/around), root about/around, rummage about/around seek, scout out, pursue 1.1with object Examine (a place, vehicle, or person) thoroughly in order to find something or someone. 搜查（地方，车辆）；搜…的身 she searched the house from top to bottom 她将整个屋子上上下下翻了个遍。 the guards searched him for weapons 警卫搜查他是否带了武器。 Example sentencesExamples Teachers at a Manchester secondary school will search pupils suspected of carrying drugs. It is better for private security firms to search staff and guard buildings. Investigators searching his room found incriminating evidence - materials matching those of the bomb. The tanning salon was closed as police investigators searched the premises. The driver was searched by security guards but they did not check inside the lorry, said the newspaper. Setting off the alarm at the security check, I was searched much more thoroughly than I'd ever been before. Police searched his person and his room but no firearms were found, George maintained. He said police would thoroughly search the cars of the two for illicit goods. Detectives searched his house after Jodi's body was found, and took a number of items away for examination. Upon searching the house officers also found a stash of pirate DVDs. Police and staff had to search fans for weapons before the start of the show and found items including ironing boards and kitchen sinks. Their home address was also searched by police officers. In Boston, British soldiers search the houses of the rebel leaders in vain. Rescuers searched the area for three hours before they finally found the fisherman. Upon entering the building, the guards told Ric that they needed to search him for any weapons. His eyes frantically searched the room, in a panic. Police then searched his house in Naklua, but once again did not find any illegal drugs. She did not see why the guards had to search the slaves each morning. Even I do not pay any attention to the armed guards searching me before I enter any public place. The government has already extended to police the power to stop and search people suspected of buying or selling drugs. Synonyms look around/round, explore, probe, hunt through, look through, scrabble about/around in, root about/around in, ferret (about/around) in, rummage about/around in, rummage in/through, forage through, fish about/around in, poke around in, dig in, grub about/around in, delve in, go through, sift through, rifle through, scour, comb, ransack, turn over, go through with a fine-tooth comb turn upside down, turn inside out, leave no stone unturned in British informal rootle around in Australian/New Zealand informal fossick through New Zealand informal poozle rare roust around in examine, inspect, check, frisk informal give someone a/the once-over 1.2with object Look for information in (a database or the World Wide Web) using a search engine. search our online archive for stories dating back to February 1996 I must search the Internet for one of his pictures 我必须上因特网搜索他的一张照片。 no object you can search for recipes by topic or by entering a keyword Example sentencesExamples Now they can achieve much the same result by searching the Internet at no cost. I come across you useful site while searching for a hotel near the airport. We haven't abandoned Google for searching the web yet - such habits are hard to break. Blast helps scientists search databases of protein and DNA sequences. I walked to Ken's office and sat at his computer and started searching the databases. Quantum computation would enable one to search enormous databases with extraordinary efficiency. Practising doctors do not have time to search multiple sites or scroll through long text. Read books, get in touch with organisations and search the internet for information. You can search their site for trips with last-minute availability by location, activity, or date, or other criteria. By searching the database a user can find out if a match exists for the buyer or seller who they are dealing with. Visitors to the portal can simultaneously search the databases of six large e-book shops. For this review, the authors systematically searched several databases. So Joe was able to search the database for information about himself as well as his ancestor. The database can be searched by school name, by state and by ethnicity of students. When I searched using google, I found some interesting information. Data scanned could be sent to a database that is searched automatically for certain triggers. So searching using 25 words will probably get you little or no results. If people come to your site and consistently search for specific keyword phrases, then you know you are not making those keyword phrases obvious to visitors. Allow users to search their network for keywords so they can connect with others for mutual benefit. Madoka asked him to search every network he knew of for information. He was also frustrated at the time it took to search the Internet for new material that he was interested in downloading. noun səːtʃsərtʃ 1An act of searching for someone or something. 查找；搜寻 the police carried out a thorough search of the premises 警方对经营场所进行了彻底搜查。 he plans to go to the Himalayas in search of a yeti 他计划去喜马拉雅山寻找雪人。 Example sentencesExamples In search of answers, they bolted and ran to alternative practitioners. The book is really a story about a man's search for truth. In search of opportunities to fulfil his dreams, he goes away from his caring brother. Trying to find truth in the blogs is like the search for the Holy Grail. Systematic literature searches were conducted to assess the evidence for and against the effectiveness of kava extract for treating anxiety. Military police entered the village and began conducting house-to-house searches. Meanwhile in the woods, Alonzo continued the fruitless search for his beloved Rose. Yesterday they were carrying out house-to-house inquiries and carried out a thorough forensic search of the area. Locals believe its bells were thrown into the river at the time, but searches have been unsuccessful. Laughter erupted again and the beloved professor's life revealed one man's desperate search for truth. Unfortunately, their search has yielded no sign of Marcus. In the past decade we started a frantic search for clues that might lead to its cure. With the bit between their teeth, Wolfhill quickly went in search of the equaliser. They carried out a thorough search of the premises for evidence of unlicensed slaughtering operations. Police officers began a fingertip search of the area yesterday in an attempt to retrieve physical evidence. Unfortunately, the search for a cure for the GM virus was proving difficult. University of Iowa officials began a nationwide search for a replacement. Subsequently, there is pain and bitterness, an endless search for a miracle cure. Thinking of that made her smile in anticipation and she summoned the energy to continue her fruitless search. The film tells the story of a woman's search for the truth behind her sister's disappearance. Synonyms hunt, look, exploration, scout, probe, dig, digging, forage, foraging, scavenge, scavenging, ferreting (about/around), rummage, rummaging about/around, rooting about/around, rifling, scouring, quest, pursuit of, seeking after searching for, hunting for, after, seeking, looking for, on the lookout for, in quest of, in pursuit of, on the track of, questing after, chasing after 1.1 An act or instance of searching a database or the World Wide Web. 搜索计算机网络（或数据库） I did a search for creative-writing courses at UK universities and came up with 422 Example sentencesExamples In addition, personal interviews and online database searches were conducted. Manhunts are going to become mere database searches. Microsoft uses its software already on your computer to run a search, while Google use its own site. Users would be able to go to Google and find a search link to a database of text from some 60,000 books. To determine the correct gene structure, we performed a sequence similarity search against the protein database. Presenter Ashley Blake says: " A quick internet search revealed a company which makes plates for ' show '. Databases were queried and a quick web search revealed that the ponderous error message was written in Polish. A computerized search through all relevant databases was also conducted using several combinations of keywords. Missing data that was never collected during an investigative process can also affect database searches. A heuristic search was carried out to find the most parsimonious tree (s). Yet, and extensive internet search only reveals that there are over 2000 varieties of English apples. As with the scanned resume, this allows your resume to be accessible during keyword database searches. Start your research on ceramic tiles by doing a quick Internet search. Google's updated search is - again - free for download and combines searches of desktops, intranets and the internet. A blast homology search of all available databases reveals no significant homology to the white locus polymorphic indel. My Google searches haven't turned up any first rate sources. We found qualitative studies that focused directly on double standards through our computerized database searches. They often asked questions that were too vague or did not lend themselves to keyword searches on the computer databases. A final heuristic search was initiated with all parameters estimated. All database searches were performed online and finished in early June 2000. 1.2Computing The systematic retrieval of information, or the facility for this. 〔计算机〕搜索（功能） the advanced search includes options for sorting by date and specifying the news source as modifier users will abandon a site if the search function doesn't work well 1.3Law An investigation of public records to find if a property is subject to any liabilities or encumbrances. 〔律〕调查地产负担 Example sentencesExamples Before entering into a contract to buy an estate in land, it is usual also to make a search about the property in the local land charges register. As an example, Midland County allows the public five free searches of property tax information. After a two-month search of public records in Britain, all leads ran dry. She maintains that she did not discover the transfer until 1998 when her lawyer conducted a title search on the property. Instruct your solicitor to inspect local and national searches and the title deeds for any onerous covenants, restrictions, etc. Phrases search me! informal I do not know (used for emphasis). 〈非正式〉我不知道（用于强调） Synonyms i don't know, how should i know?, why ask me?, it's a mystery, i haven't an clue, i haven't an inkling, i haven't the least idea, i've no idea Derivatives searcher noun ˈsəːtʃəˈsərtʃər These questions guide searchers to the most effective information sources. Example sentencesExamples So far, searchers have found no clues in the latest search. According to Natalie, the searchers made both audio and visual contact with the vessel sometime about 3 am. That's very important to us and for the protection of our searchers. Most of the searchers are employees of the U.S. Forest Service. Origin Middle English: from Old French cerchier (verb), from late Latin circare 'go round', from Latin circus 'circle'. This is from the Old French verb cerchier from late Latin circare ‘go round’, from Latin circus ‘circle’. The main semantic strands are ‘explore thoroughly’ (search the premises) and ‘try to find’ (search out the truth), both of which have been present from the start. In research (late 16th century) the prefix re- is an intensifier of the meaning. The Old English equivalent seek is unconnected, going back to an Indo-European root shared by Latin sagire ‘perceive by scent’. Rhymes besmirch, birch, church, lurch, perch, smirch verb.1 phr. Definition of search in US English: search verbsərtʃsərCH [no object] 1Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. 查找，搜寻 I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing 我在岩石间寻找，但什么也没找到。 Daniel is then able to search out the most advantageous mortgage 那样，丹尼尔就能够找到最有利的抵押贷款。 Hugh will be searching for the truth 休将要查明真相。 Example sentencesExamples He searched through his closet, then his drawers, then his closet again. He mounted once more and began to trot among the trees, searching for the source of the noise. Police were still searching for clues to determine who had set off the bomb. We walked among the shops, searching for anyone who was looking for an apprentice. One of the most powerful tools was the right to search without a warrant. He said there was a noticeable increase in caution among people searching for a property to buy. His lax brown eyes scanned the conveyor belt carefully, searching for a black duffel bag. Selina searched through the pile of luggage in order to find her own. I cursed her as I searched through the kitchen cupboards for something to eat. She searched through her desk drawers until she found what she was looking for. We took off our climbing gear and started to fan out over the rocks, keenly searching for fossils. Active during the day, poison arrow frogs spend their daylight hours constantly searching for food. It also includes hints and tips to help you train your eye to search out the special pieces from among the throng. After searching for him among the various people that filled the room she decided to go upstairs. He picked up a flashlight on the floor and began searching for his name, careful to dim the light as much as he could. He was arrested after being picked up by rescuers searching for survivors in the wreckage. In Pakistan, rescuers are frantically searching for survivors in the rubble of Saturday's earthquake. Thinking that morning in the garden had gotten me no where and I was still searching desperately for some answers. Paulo Coelho has spent his own life constantly searching for answers to philosophical, spiritual and religious questions. She said that she had been driving around for over two hours desperately searching for another way to get home. Synonyms hunt, look, explore, forage, fish about, fish around, look high and low, cast about, cast around, cast round, ferret, ferret about, ferret around, root about, root around, rummage about, rummage around 1.1with object Examine (a place, vehicle, or person) thoroughly in order to find something or someone. 搜查（地方，车辆）；搜…的身 she searched the house from top to bottom 她将整个屋子上上下下翻了个遍。 the guards searched him for weapons 警卫搜查他是否带了武器。 Example sentencesExamples Even I do not pay any attention to the armed guards searching me before I enter any public place. It is better for private security firms to search staff and guard buildings. Upon entering the building, the guards told Ric that they needed to search him for any weapons. The driver was searched by security guards but they did not check inside the lorry, said the newspaper. Police then searched his house in Naklua, but once again did not find any illegal drugs. Police searched his person and his room but no firearms were found, George maintained. Their home address was also searched by police officers. Setting off the alarm at the security check, I was searched much more thoroughly than I'd ever been before. Investigators searching his room found incriminating evidence - materials matching those of the bomb. The tanning salon was closed as police investigators searched the premises. The government has already extended to police the power to stop and search people suspected of buying or selling drugs. Upon searching the house officers also found a stash of pirate DVDs. Detectives searched his house after Jodi's body was found, and took a number of items away for examination. Teachers at a Manchester secondary school will search pupils suspected of carrying drugs. She did not see why the guards had to search the slaves each morning. He said police would thoroughly search the cars of the two for illicit goods. Rescuers searched the area for three hours before they finally found the fisherman. Police and staff had to search fans for weapons before the start of the show and found items including ironing boards and kitchen sinks. His eyes frantically searched the room, in a panic. In Boston, British soldiers search the houses of the rebel leaders in vain. Synonyms look around, look round, explore, probe, hunt through, look through, scrabble about in, scrabble around in, root about in, root around in, ferret in, ferret about in, ferret around in, rummage about in, rummage around in, rummage in, rummage through, forage through, fish about in, fish around in, poke around in, dig in, grub about in, grub around in, delve in, go through, sift through, rifle through, scour, comb, ransack, turn over, go through with a fine-tooth comb examine, inspect, check, frisk 1.2with object Look for information in (a database or the World Wide Web) using a search engine. search our online archive for stories dating back to February 1996 I must search the Internet for one of his pictures 我必须上因特网搜索他的一张照片。 no object you can search for recipes by topic or by entering a keyword Example sentencesExamples When I searched using google, I found some interesting information. Allow users to search their network for keywords so they can connect with others for mutual benefit. The database can be searched by school name, by state and by ethnicity of students. Read books, get in touch with organisations and search the internet for information. Now they can achieve much the same result by searching the Internet at no cost. By searching the database a user can find out if a match exists for the buyer or seller who they are dealing with. So searching using 25 words will probably get you little or no results. For this review, the authors systematically searched several databases. Practising doctors do not have time to search multiple sites or scroll through long text. I come across you useful site while searching for a hotel near the airport. We haven't abandoned Google for searching the web yet - such habits are hard to break. So Joe was able to search the database for information about himself as well as his ancestor. I walked to Ken's office and sat at his computer and started searching the databases. He was also frustrated at the time it took to search the Internet for new material that he was interested in downloading. You can search their site for trips with last-minute availability by location, activity, or date, or other criteria. Quantum computation would enable one to search enormous databases with extraordinary efficiency. Data scanned could be sent to a database that is searched automatically for certain triggers. Madoka asked him to search every network he knew of for information. Visitors to the portal can simultaneously search the databases of six large e-book shops. Blast helps scientists search databases of protein and DNA sequences. If people come to your site and consistently search for specific keyword phrases, then you know you are not making those keyword phrases obvious to visitors. nounsərtʃsərCH 1An act of searching for someone or something. 查找；搜寻 the police carried out a thorough search of the premises 警方对经营场所进行了彻底搜查。 he plans to go to the Himalayas in search of a yeti 他计划去喜马拉雅山寻找雪人。 Example sentencesExamples Meanwhile in the woods, Alonzo continued the fruitless search for his beloved Rose. Military police entered the village and began conducting house-to-house searches. In the past decade we started a frantic search for clues that might lead to its cure. Unfortunately, their search has yielded no sign of Marcus. In search of answers, they bolted and ran to alternative practitioners. With the bit between their teeth, Wolfhill quickly went in search of the equaliser. Subsequently, there is pain and bitterness, an endless search for a miracle cure. Laughter erupted again and the beloved professor's life revealed one man's desperate search for truth. The book is really a story about a man's search for truth. Yesterday they were carrying out house-to-house inquiries and carried out a thorough forensic search of the area. The film tells the story of a woman's search for the truth behind her sister's disappearance. Systematic literature searches were conducted to assess the evidence for and against the effectiveness of kava extract for treating anxiety. Police officers began a fingertip search of the area yesterday in an attempt to retrieve physical evidence. Locals believe its bells were thrown into the river at the time, but searches have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, the search for a cure for the GM virus was proving difficult. Trying to find truth in the blogs is like the search for the Holy Grail. University of Iowa officials began a nationwide search for a replacement. They carried out a thorough search of the premises for evidence of unlicensed slaughtering operations. Thinking of that made her smile in anticipation and she summoned the energy to continue her fruitless search. In search of opportunities to fulfil his dreams, he goes away from his caring brother. Synonyms hunt, look, exploration, scout, probe, dig, digging, forage, foraging, scavenge, scavenging, ferreting, ferreting about, ferreting around, rummage, rummaging about, rummaging around, rooting about, rooting around, rifling, scouring, quest, pursuit of, seeking after searching for, hunting for, after, seeking, looking for, on the lookout for, in quest of, in pursuit of, on the track of, questing after, chasing after 1.1 An act or instance of searching a database or the World Wide Web. 搜索计算机网络（或数据库） time-consuming searches of the Internet 耗时的因特网搜索。 Example sentencesExamples Users would be able to go to Google and find a search link to a database of text from some 60,000 books. Databases were queried and a quick web search revealed that the ponderous error message was written in Polish. In addition, personal interviews and online database searches were conducted. Manhunts are going to become mere database searches. My Google searches haven't turned up any first rate sources. All database searches were performed online and finished in early June 2000. We found qualitative studies that focused directly on double standards through our computerized database searches. A computerized search through all relevant databases was also conducted using several combinations of keywords. A blast homology search of all available databases reveals no significant homology to the white locus polymorphic indel. As with the scanned resume, this allows your resume to be accessible during keyword database searches. Start your research on ceramic tiles by doing a quick Internet search. To determine the correct gene structure, we performed a sequence similarity search against the protein database. Microsoft uses its software already on your computer to run a search, while Google use its own site. A final heuristic search was initiated with all parameters estimated. They often asked questions that were too vague or did not lend themselves to keyword searches on the computer databases. Google's updated search is - again - free for download and combines searches of desktops, intranets and the internet. Missing data that was never collected during an investigative process can also affect database searches. Yet, and extensive internet search only reveals that there are over 2000 varieties of English apples. Presenter Ashley Blake says: " A quick internet search revealed a company which makes plates for ' show '. A heuristic search was carried out to find the most parsimonious tree (s). 1.2Computing The systematic retrieval of information, or the facility for this. 〔计算机〕搜索（功能） 1.3usually searchesLaw An investigation of public records to find if a property is subject to any liabilities or encumbrances. 〔律〕调查地产负担 Example sentencesExamples She maintains that she did not discover the transfer until 1998 when her lawyer conducted a title search on the property. Before entering into a contract to buy an estate in land, it is usual also to make a search about the property in the local land charges register. Instruct your solicitor to inspect local and national searches and the title deeds for any onerous covenants, restrictions, etc. After a two-month search of public records in Britain, all leads ran dry. As an example, Midland County allows the public five free searches of property tax information. Phrases search me! informal I do not know (used for emphasis). 〈非正式〉我不知道（用于强调） Synonyms i don't know, how should i know?, why ask me?, it's a mystery, i haven't an clue, i haven't an inkling, i haven't the least idea, i've no idea Origin Middle English: from Old French cerchier (verb), from late Latin circare ‘go round’, from Latin circus ‘circle’. verb.1 phr.
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