scope out

• • 打量，琢磨：

    I should scope out his real goal before I give him a definite reply.

    我得先琢磨一下他的真正意图，才能给他一个明确的答复。

  • 迁入并占据；开拓：

    They will also scope out another new field.

    他们还将要开拓一个新的领域。