プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
ぶっしょく【物色】
物色する〔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.
物色買い
selective buying