dives; dived /ˈdaɪvd/ or chiefly US dove /ˈdoʊv/ ; diving dives; dived /ˈdaɪvd/ or chiefly US dove /ˈdoʊv/ ; diving Learner's definition of DIVE
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: to jump into water with your arms and head going in first跳水(双臂和头先入水) -
She dove into the swimming pool.她一头跳入泳池中。
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The children like to dive off the boat.孩子们喜欢从船上往水里跳。
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The competitors will be diving from the highest platform.比赛选手将从最高的跳台往下跳。
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: to swim underwater usually while using special equipment to help you breathe(戴呼吸装备)潜水 -
Many people enjoy diving on the island's coral reefs.许多人喜欢在小岛的珊瑚礁潜水。
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You can't dive in this water without a wet suit.没有潜水衣,你不能在这片水域潜水。
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He dives for pearls. [=he dives in order to find pearls]他潜入水中寻找珍珠。
— see also scuba dive, skin-dive 3
: to go underwater or down to a deeper level underwater深潜;潜水 5
: to fall suddenly and quickly in amount, value, etc.(数量、价值等)急剧下跌,骤降 -
The temperature dived [=(more commonly) plunged, dropped] down below zero.温度骤降至零下。
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The stock's value dove to an all-time low.股票价值暴跌至历史最低。
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: to suddenly jump toward something that is on or near the ground(向某物)起跳,扑去,冲去 —
often + for —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 7
informal : to start doing something with enthusiasm热情投身于 —
usually + into or in -
They dove into their work.他们积极投入到工作中。
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I'm just not ready to dive (right) into another romantic relationship.我只是还没准备好投入到另一段恋情。
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They sat down at the dinner table and dove (right) in. [=started eating immediately]他们在餐桌旁坐下就立即开吃了。
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We have a lot of things to discuss, so let's dive right in. [=let's get started immediately]我们有很多事情要讨论,赶紧开始吧。
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informal : to quickly reach into (a bag, pocket, etc.)快速伸入(包、口袋等) 2 dive /ˈdaɪv/ noun
plural dives
plural dives
Learner's definition of DIVE
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: a jump into water with your arms and head going in first(双臂和头先入水的)跳水 2
: an act of swimming underwater usually while using special equipment (such as a snorkel or air tank) to help you breathe潜水 3
: a usually steep downward movement of a submarine, airplane, bird, etc.(潜水艇、飞机、鸟等的)俯冲 4
: a sudden quick fall in amount, value, etc.(数量、价值等的)急剧下跌,骤降 5
informal : a bar, nightclub, etc., that is cheap and dirty下等酒吧;廉价夜店 6
: a sudden jump or movement toward something that is on or near the ground(向某物的)突然起跳,扑,冲