scope/skop; skəʊp/n 1 [singular 单数] the range of things that a subject, book, activity etc deals with〔学科﹑书籍﹑活动等的〕范围: within/beyond/outside the scope of sth Such questions are beyond the scope of this book. 这些问题已超出了本书的范围。2 [U] the opportunity to do or develop something〔做某事或发展某事的〕机会﹔施展余地: +for a house with scope for improvement 一所有改进余地的房子