digs; dug /ˈdʌg/ ; digging digs; dug /ˈdʌg/ ; digging Learner's definition of DIG
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a [no object] : to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole挖洞 -
Some animal has been digging in the garden.有只动物一直在花园里挖洞。
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They dug into the sand with their hands.他们用手在沙地里挖洞。
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He dug down about 10 feet before he hit water.他挖了10英尺深才见到水。
b [+ object] : to form (a hole, tunnel, etc.) by removing soil, sand, snow, etc.挖(洞、隧道等) -
Dig a hole three feet deep.挖一个三英尺深的洞。
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The first step in building a house is to dig the foundation.建房子的第一步是挖地基。
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The prisoners escaped by digging a tunnel under the fence.囚犯们在围墙下面挖了一条隧道逃跑了。
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[+ object] : to uncover (something that is underground) by moving earth, soil, sand, etc.挖出;挖掘出 — see also dig for (below) 3
[no object] : to look for information about something寻找信息 4 slang
a [+ object] : to like or admire (someone or something)喜欢;羡慕 b : to understand or appreciate (someone or something)理解;领会 [+ object]
[no object]
c [+ object] : to pay attention to or look at (someone or something)注意;看 ◊ Senses 4b and 4c have an old-fashioned quality. They are still used, but they are often intended to suggest the language of the 1950s and '60s. Sense 4a is somewhat more common.义项4b和4c较为过时。虽然仍在使用,但主要用于表示20世纪五六十年代的语言,义项4a更为常用。
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: to reach for something(伸手)去够 [no object]
: to put (your hand) into something(把手)伸进 [+ object]
dig for
[phrasal verb] dig for (something)
: to search for (something) by digging挖掘 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
dig in
[phrasal verb] 1
dig (something) in or dig in (something) : to mix (something) into the soil in the ground by digging(把…)掺进土里,混进土里 2
dig in or dig (yourself) in : to dig a trench and take position inside it挖战壕隐蔽;挖掩体隐蔽 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 3
informal : to begin eating开始吃 4
dig in your heels or dig your heels in : to behave in a stubborn way : to refuse to change固执己见;拒绝改变
dig into
[phrasal verb] 1
dig (something) into (something) : to mix (something) into (soil) by digging(把…)掺进(土里) 2 dig into (something)
a informal : to begin eating (something)开始吃 b somewhat informal : to try to learn or uncover information by studying (something)探寻;钻研 3
dig (something) into (something) or dig into (something) : to push against (a body part) in a sharp and painful way戳,捅(身体的某部分) -
The bed's springs are digging into my back.床的弹簧戳着我的背了。
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Her fingernails dug into my hand. = She dug her fingernails into my hand.她的指甲戳到了我的手。
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He dug his elbow into my ribs.他用胳膊肘使劲顶我的肋骨。
dig out
[phrasal verb] 1 dig (something) out or dig out (something)
: to get (something) by searching找出,翻出(某物) 2
: to get (something) out of soil, sand, snow, etc., by digging挖出
dig up
[phrasal verb] 1 dig up (something) or dig (something) up
: to uncover or find (something) by digging挖掘出 -
They dug up [=unearthed] buried treasure.他们挖掘出埋藏的宝物。
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digging up large rocks挖出大石头
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I want to move this bush. Will you help me dig it up?我想把这丛灌木移走。你能帮我把它挖出来吗?
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informal : to discover (information)发现,找出(信息)
dig up (the) dirt
— see dirt
dig your own grave
: to behave in a way that will cause you to lose or fail自掘坟墓;自取灭亡 2 dig /ˈdɪg/ noun
plural digs
plural digs
Learner's definition of DIG
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[count] : a push with a body part (such as your elbow) : a poke or thrust(用身体的某部位)戳,捅 2
[count] : a criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group(对某人或某群体的)批评,侮辱 —
often + at 3
[count] : a place where scientists try to find buried objects by digging发掘地点 also : the act of digging for buried objects考古发掘 4 digs [plural] informal
a US : the place where someone lives居住地 b British, old-fashioned : a room rented in another person's home(在别人家中)租住的房间