〔物を探す〕search, look for, search for;〔部屋などをくまなく探す〕ransack, rummage ((through, about in)) (▼ransackは rummageより荒っぽい感じ)
- 大会の候補地を物色中だ
- We are looking [searching] for a suitable place to hold the general meeting.
- 泥棒が金を盗ろうと部屋中を物色した
- The thief searched [ransacked/rummaged about in] the room for money.