shop(shopped, shopped; shopping)

vi

1. 去商店购物；选购商品

• She was shopping for new clothes. 她在逛商店买新衣服。

2. 寻找；到处寻找

• He's shopping for supporters. 他在寻找支持者。

vt

1. 去商店买东西；在…购物

• The villagers usually shop the department stores in town. 村民通常在镇上的百货商店买东西。

2. 选购；购买

词组shop around

1. 仔细寻找(合适的商品或服务等)

• Shop around before you decide to buy anything. 决定买任何东西之前最好货比三家。

2. 搜寻；到处寻找好工作(或好主意等)

• They are shopping around for a suitable nurse for their baby. 他们在为自己的宝宝寻找一位合适的保姆。

–shopper n C