scavenge /ˈskævɪndʒ/ TEM8 ( scavenging, scavenged, scavenges )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If people or animals scavenge for things, they collect them by searching among waste or unwanted objects. (在垃圾或废物中) 捡拾

  例：

  Many are orphans, their parents killed as they scavenged for food.

  很多人是孤儿，他们的父母在垃圾中捡食物时丢了性命。

  例：

  Children scavenge through rubbish.

  孩子们在垃圾中捡破烂。

• 2. 

  scavenger N-COUNT 捡破烂的人; 食腐动物

  例：

  ...scavengers such as rats.

  …老鼠之类的食腐动物。