search /sə:tʃ/ I. vt. 搜查，探索，搜，寻找：search one’s home 搜家；search the thief 对小偷搜身 search (…) for (在…中)搜寻…：They searched for the lost boy in the woods. (= They searched the woods for the lost boy).他们在树林里寻找那走失的孩子。The policeman searched him for a hidden gun.警察在他身上搜查暗藏的枪。 ‖II. n. ［c］ & ［u］搜寻，寻找：make a search for one's subject books查找有关自己学术专业的书籍The search was made in all directions. 在四面八方进行了搜查。The police carried out a thorough search of the premises. 警方对经营场所进行了彻底搜查。in search of 寻找；追求：I looked everywhere in search of my glasses.我到处寻找眼镜。