1580s (intransitive), perhaps a nasalized variant of scrabble (v.), in its sense of "to struggle, to scrape quickly." Transitive sense "to stir or toss together randomly" is from 1822. Broadcasting sense "to make unintelligible" is attested from 1927. Related: Scrambled; scrambling. Scrambled eggs first recorded 1843.
scramble (n.)
1670s, "an eager, rude contest or struggle," from scramble (v.). Meaning "a walk or ramble involving clambering and struggling with obstacles" is from 1755. Meaning "rapid take-off" first recorded 1940, R.A.F. slang.
权威例句
1. More than three million fans are expected to scramble for tickets.
预计会有超过300万的球迷抢购门票。
2. Make the toast and scramble the eggs.
把面包烤一下并炒些鸡蛋。
3. She managed to scramble over the wall.
她好不容易翻过墙。
4. There was an undignified scramble for the best seats.
大家争抢最好的位子,真是有失体统。
5. He broke his leg in his scramble down the wall.