girl scout
girl scout — noun
1. an international youth organization for girls and young women that offers outdoo
an international youth organization for girls and young women that offers outdoor activities, community service projects, and skill-building programs through local groups called troops.
The Girl Scouts organized a weekend camping trip for fifty girls.
capitalized; used with 'the'; plural verb
Olivia joined the Girl Scouts last year and takes part in nature hikes.
The Girl Scouts have been running cookie sales to fund their activities since the 1910s.
Kofi's older sister learned leadership skills through the Girl Scouts.
- Girl Guides
used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for the same international movement
用法筆記
Usually written with capital G and capital S. When referring to the organization, the phrase is typically 'the Girl Scouts' and takes a plural verb in British English.
常見錯誤
2. someone who has joined the Girl Scouts movement and goes on outdoor trips, helps
someone who has joined the Girl Scouts movement and goes on outdoor trips, helps with community projects, and learns practical skills through a local troop.
Adina became a Girl Scout at age seven and earned twelve badges.
earned + [number] badges
The local Girl Scouts collected canned food for families in need.
When Hui was a Girl Scout, her troop went hiking in the mountains every summer.
Kasia's troop of Brownies built birdhouses for the city park during an afternoon meeting.
Stefan's daughter joined the Girl Scouts of the USA when she turned five.
- Guide
equivalent term used in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries for the same role
用法筆記
Used without 'the' when referring to individual members. 'A Girl Scout' refers to one member; 'Girl Scouts' can mean members in general. In the United States, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) organizes members into age-specific levels: Daisies (ages 5–6), Brownies (ages 6–8), Juniors (ages 8–11), Cadettes (ages 11–14), Seniors (ages 14–17), and Ambassadors (ages 17–18). Outside the US, equivalent programs are often called Girl Guides.