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IELTS BNC: 4987 COCA: 4532

dip

1 dip /ˈdɪp/ verb
dips; dipped; dipping
1 dip
/ˈdɪp/
verb
dips; dipped; dipping
Learner's definition of DIP
[+ object]
: to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly蘸;浸usually + in or into
: to move (something) into and out of something伸进;伸入+ in or into
[+ object] : to lift (liquid) out from a container舀出;舀取
: to move downward下降;下沉
[no object]
[+ object]
[no object] : to decrease somewhat usually for a short time(短时间内)减少
[+ object] British : to reduce the amount of light coming from (headlights)调暗(车头灯的)灯光
[+ object] : to put (an animal) into a liquid containing a chemical that kills insects给(动物)洗药浴

dip into

[phrasal verb]
dip into (something)
: to take out an amount of money from (something)从…中提取钱款
: to use part of (something)使用…的一部分
: to read parts of (something) in a casual or brief way翻阅;浏览
see also 1dip 1 (above)
2 dip /ˈdɪp/ noun
plural dips
2 dip
/ˈdɪp/
noun
plural dips
Learner's definition of DIP
[count] : a brief swim(短暂的)游泳
[count] : a low place in a surface低洼处;凹陷处
[count] : a decrease that continues usually for a short time(暂时的)减少,下跌
[count] : an amount of something (such as food) that is taken by dipping into a container一勺(的量)
: a sauce or soft mixture into which food (such as raw vegetables) may be dipped调味酱;蘸酱
[noncount]
[count]
[count, noncount] : a liquid into which an animal is dipped in order to kill insects给动物杀虫用的)药水洗浴液
[count] US slang : a stupid person笨蛋;傻瓜
IELTS BNC: 4987 COCA: 4532

dip

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verb

dipped; dipping; dips

transitive verb

1
a
: to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat
dip candles
b
: to thrust in a way to suggest immersion
c
: to immerse (an animal, such as a sheep or dog) in an antiseptic or parasiticidal solution
2
a
: to lift a portion of by reaching below the surface with something shaped to hold liquid : ladle
b
: to take a portion of (snuff)
3
a
archaic : involve
b
4
a
: to lower and then raise again
dip a flag in salute
b
chiefly British : dim sense 1
5
: to place a pinch of (tobacco) between the lip or cheek and gum
He quit dipping snuff, his only vice outside of an occasional beer. John Ed Bradley

intransitive verb

1
a
: to plunge into a liquid and quickly emerge
b
: to immerse something into a processing liquid or finishing material
2
a
: to suddenly drop down or out of sight
b
of an airplane : to drop suddenly before climbing
c
: to decline or decrease moderately and usually temporarily
prices dipped
d
: to lower the body momentarily especially as part of an athletic or dancing motion
3
: to withdraw a part of the contents of something by or as if by reaching down inside it
used with into
dipped into his pocket for changedipped into the family's savings
4
: to examine or read something casually or superficially
used with into
dip into a book
5
: to incline downward from the plane of the horizon
6
: to use dipping tobacco : to place a pinch of tobacco between the lip or cheek and gum
Four years ago doctors removed a pre-cancerous lesion on the inside of his lower lip, and he can't quit dipping. His New Year's resolution was to quit. He lasted three days. Rick Reilly
7
US slang : to leave especially suddenly or prematurely
I didn't know anyone at the party so I dipped.
often used with out
On Saturday night, as I'm dipping out early on the decidedly tame afterparty …, I pass one of the models hired by E11even, the Miami nightclub. Zoë BernardSome actors dip out and pursue a new career while they're young, and others keep going until they can no longer find roles that interest them. Kristen HarrisAmong the diverse crop of winners was Doja Cat, who took home her first ever Grammy in the pop category—which she had to sprint back to accept after dipping out of the gala for a bathroom break.trtworld.com"He's been there for me through my darkest times. I'm not just gonna dip out and abandon him when he needs me most." Dillon Passage, quoted at vanityfair.com
dippable adjective

dip

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noun (1)

1
: an act of dipping
especially : a brief plunge into the water for sport or exercise
a quick dip in the pool
2
: inclination downward:
a
: pitch
b
: a sharp downward course : drop
a dip in popularity
c
: the angle that a stratum or similar geologic feature makes with a horizontal plane
3
: the angle formed with the horizon by a magnetic needle free to rotate in the vertical plane
4
: hollow, depression
a dip in the road
5
: something obtained by or used in dipping
a dip of ice cream
a dip of snuff
6
a
: a sauce or soft mixture into which food may be dipped
bean dip
b
: a liquid preparation for the dipping of something
especially : an insecticide or parasiticide for the dipping of animals
a sheep dip
7
slang : pickpocket

dip

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noun (2)

: a stupid or unsophisticated person

dip

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abbreviation (1)

diploma

DIP

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abbreviation (2)

dual in-line package; dual in-line packaging

Example Sentences

Verb Use a ladle to dip some water out of the pot. dipping water from a well The sun dipped below the horizon. The road dips over the hill. I saw his head dip below the surface of the water.

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English dippen, from Old English dyppan; akin to Old High German tupfen to wash, Lithuanian dubus deep

Noun (2)

back-formation from dippy

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (1)

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dip was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 4987 COCA: 4532
dip

noun¹

1quick swim游一游ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIP ADJECTIVEquick快游refreshing暢游VERB + DIPtake遊一下I took a quick dip in the hotel pool before lunch.午飯前我在賓館的泳池中游了一會兒。
dip

noun²

2decrease減少ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIP | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEsharp急劇的下跌slight略微下降sudden突然下跌occasional偶然的下跌the occasional dips in the market市場上偶然的下跌VERB + DIPsuffer, take下跌Share prices have taken a slight dip.股票價格略有下降。experience, see經歷/出現下跌The nation is experiencing an economic dip.這個國家經濟正在衰退。PREPOSITIONdip in⋯的下降a sharp dip in temperature溫度的驟然下降
dip

verb¹

1in liquid在液體中ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBlightly稍微蘸蘸She dipped the brush lightly in the varnish.她把刷子在清漆中輕輕蘸了蘸。quickly快速地蘸Quickly dip the tomatoes in boiling water.在沸水中把西紅柿快速地蘸一下。PREPOSITIONin, into蘸入;浸入He dipped his finger in the water.他把手指浸入水中。
dip

verb²

2go/move downwards下移ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBgently緩緩向下hills which dip gently to the east向東面緩緩下斜的山丘slowly慢慢向下The sun was slowly dipping out of sight.太陽慢慢落山不見了。steeply陡然傾斜down向下傾斜The road dipped steeply down into the town.這條路陡然下斜,一直延伸到城裏。PREPOSITIONbelow降到⋯以下The sun dipped below the horizon.太陽落到了地平線以下。
dip

verb³

3prices, support, etc.價格;支持ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBslightly略微下降sharply急降Support dipped sharply to 51%.支持率驟降到了 51%。PREPOSITIONbelow降到⋯以下when unemployment dips below a certain point失業率降到了某一點位以下時

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