单词 | dig |
释义 | Word Frequency dig(dɪɡ) verbWord forms: digs, digging or dug 1. (when tr, often foll by up) to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc), esp with a spade 2. to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc to dig a tunnel 3. (often foll by through) to make or force (one's way), esp by removing obstructions he dug his way through the crowd 4. (tr; often foll by out or up) to obtain by digging to dig potatoes to dig up treasure 5. (tr; often foll by out or up) to find or discover by effort or searching to dig out unexpected facts 6. (tr; foll by in or into) to thrust or jab (a sharp instrument, weapon, etc); poke he dug his spurs into the horse's side 7. (tr; foll by in or into) to mix (compost, etc) with soil by digging 8. (transitive) informal to like, understand, or appreciate 9. (intransitive) US slang to work hard, esp for an examination 10. (intransitive) British informal to have lodgings I dig in South London noun 11. the act of digging 12. a thrust or poke, esp in the ribs 13. a cutting or sarcastic remark 14. informal an archaeological excavation Word origin C13 diggen, of uncertain originWord Frequency Dig(dɪɡ) noun New Zealand informal short for Digger (sense 1) |
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