eagle scout

Thân thiện

An Eagle Scout helps a younger scout tie a knot.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Boy Scout who has earned many merit badges: An "Eagle Scout" is a member of the Boy Scouts of America who has achieved the highest rank in the organization by completing a series of requirements, including earning a significant number of merit badges, demonstrating leadership, and completing a community service project.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He worked diligently for years to become an Eagle Scout.
  • The ceremony honored the new Eagle Scouts from our local troop.
  • Being an Eagle Scout is a prestigious accomplishment that is often noted on college applications.

Advanced Usage

• "Eagle Scout rank": Refers specifically to the achievement level itself.

  • Attaining the Eagle Scout rank requires dedication and perseverance.

• "Eagle Scout project": The substantial community service leadership project required to earn the rank.

  • His Eagle Scout project involved building benches for the city park.

Variants and Related Words

• Eagle Scout Court of Honor: The formal ceremony where the rank is conferred.
• Life Scout: The rank immediately below Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.

Synonyms

• Top-ranking Boy Scout: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the achievement level.
• Highest-ranked Scout: Another descriptive term for the accomplishment.

Related Phrases

• To earn one's Eagle (Scout): An informal phrase meaning to achieve the Eagle Scout rank.
  • He finally earned his Eagle last spring.

Related Idioms

• • In his professional life, he had the integrity of an Eagle Scout.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Boy Scout who has earned many merit badges

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