| 单词 | burrow |
| 释义 | burrow (bʌroʊ , US bɜː- ) Word forms: burrows , burrowing , burrowed 1. countable noun A burrow is a tunnel or hole in the ground that is dug by an animal such as a rabbit. Synonyms: hole, shelter, tunnel, den 2. verb If an animal burrows into the ground or into a surface, it moves through it by making a tunnel or hole. The larvae burrow into cracks in the floor. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: dig, tunnel, excavate 3. verb If you burrow in a container or pile of things, you search there for something using your hands. He burrowed into the pile of charts feverishly. [VERB preposition/adverb] ...the enthusiasm with which he burrowed through old records in search of facts. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: delve, search, dig, probe 4. verb If you burrow into something, you move underneath it or press against it, usually in order to feel warmer or safer. She turned her face away from him, burrowing into her heap of covers. [VERB preposition/adverb] Collocations: burrow deep Such confidence hinges on whether regulators rely on the old antitrust handbook to control companies whose products, with such ease, transcend borders and burrow deep into our lives. Times,Sunday Times Each article provides clues and search words to explore, allowing you to burrow deep. Times, Sunday Times The species has survived this massive change because it can burrow deep into the soil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These are some of the smaller tick seeds in its range, and the seeds can burrow deep within certain clothing, such as socks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Decollate snails are tolerant of dry and cold conditions, during which they burrow deep into the soil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During dry times, and often just during the day, they will burrow underground. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are nocturnal and make nests from grasses or burrow underground. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Can rotate its body extremely fast to form a tornado and burrow underground for quick escapes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some species burrow underground and remain dormant for more than five years to survive drought conditions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are often found in arid areas and burrow underground to avoid dehydration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 洞穴, 钻洞 Japanese: 穴うさぎなどの動物の, 穴を掘る動物が |
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