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单词	deep
释义	deep I. \ˈdēp\ adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English deep, dep, from Old English dēop; akin to Old High German tiof deep, Old Norse djūpr, Gothic diups deep, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip 1. : extending far or comparatively far from some level, edge, surface, or area: as a. : extending downward to a considerable degree < a deep well > < deep valleys between the ranges > b. : extending well inward from a surface accepted as outer < a deep gash in the side of the mountain > often : not located superficially within the body < deep pressure receptors in muscles and tendons > c. : extending well back from a surface accepted as front < a deep recess behind the organ > < fine deep closets in every room > d. : extending far laterally from something expressed or implied that is regarded as central : wide and peripheral < a deep shrubbery about the house > < deep borders of ecru lace > e. sports : occurring relatively far from the center of activity : located near the outer limits of the playing area < a hit to deep right field > < the safety man took a deep position > 2. : having a specified extension in an implied direction usually downward or toward the back — used postpositively < a canyon a mile deep > < a shelf 20 inches deep > or in combination < cars parked three-deep > < knee-deep snow > 3. : marked by complexity, intensity, or a high degree of development of pertinent qualities: as a. : difficult to penetrate or comprehend : recondite < a deep problem > < the deeper questions of the day > often : mysterious, obscure, devious < a deep dark secret > < deep and deadly plots against civilization > b. : grave in nature or effect : grievous, serious < a deep wrong > < in deepest disgrace > c. : of penetrating intellect : wise, sagacious < a deep thinker > < deep clerks she dumbs — Shakespeare > often : cunning, sly, crafty < ah, but he's a deep one > < they're too deep for me > d. : preoccupied with : engrossed, absorbed, involved, entangled — used postpositively and followed by an explanatory in phrase < a man deep in debt > < deep in her book > e. : completely developed < deep winter > : unmixed, unalloyed, extreme < deep grief > < deep darkness > : heavy < deep sleep > f. : characterized by close absorption or complete engagement < deep study > < deep thought > g. : involving heavy liability or great self-indulgence : carried to excess — archaic except of drinking < unable to resist the deep drinking of his comrades > h. of color : high in saturation and low in lightness : vivid and dark < fuchsia is a much deeper color than pink > i. of tone : not high or sharp : rich, full, and heavy < the bass of heaven's deep organ — John Milton > specifically : having a low musical pitch or pitch range — used especially of the human voice < a voice deep and strong > 4. a. : situated well within the boundaries of < a lodge deep in the forest > often : remote in time or space : hidden away : secluded — used postpositively and followed by in < deep in the heart > < found deep in rural England > b. : lying or being covered or protected by or as if by a deep layer of something — used postpositively < lanes deep in snow > < a country deep in peace > c. (1) archaic, of roads : covered with uncompacted soil : muddy, sandy, boggy (2) of soils : having a thick covering layer of topsoil < deep sandy loams > d. : covered, enclosed, or filled to a specified degree — used postpositively, usually in combination, and with an orienting phrase < cows knee-deep in clover > < a box rim-deep with junk > 5. a. : moving over or passing through a considerable distance downward < a deep dive > < a deep drop from a cliff > b. (1) : coming from, reaching to, or acting on something (as a part or place) that is far down, back, or within : deep-seated < a deep breath > < a deep strong taproot > < deep therapy > (2) : originating or taking place below the surface of the body < deep pain > < deep reflexes > often : involving or operating on mental levels below the conscious < deep neuroses > 6. now dialect England : advanced in time : late Synonyms: profound, abysmal: applied to physical things and situations deep is a simple antonym of shallow without especial connotation; applied to persons and to mental states, it may imply study, deliberation, penetration, subtlety, or craft < a deep thinker > < deep scholarship > < a careful editing after a deep study of the inner meaning of the work must be undertaken — Warwick Braithwaite > profound in its occasional use in reference to physical things is likely to indicate great depth, perhaps awe-inspiring < canyons more profound than our deepest mountain gorges — Willa Cather > and in its more common use in reference to persons and mental processes to imply through penetration into a resolution of weighty and complicated matters and evolving well thought out, just, and correct solutions < a profound philosophy > < a profound search for truth > < a profound lawyer, peculiarly fitted for that high judicial office — Marie B. Owen > < the executive puts on a profound air, purses up his lips, looks at the ceiling with penetrating gaze, then trains his ponderous face on the subordinate — H.A.Overstreet > abysmal may describe things of infinite depth or mental conditions or processes showing infinite want, lack, demerit, or fault < abysmal ignorance > < Schmaltz is arrogant and assertive; his abysmal ignorance is matched only by his conviction of his own influence — M.D.Geismar > < not much happens to starlight in its long passage through the abysmal depths of interstellar space — P.W.Merrill > Synonym: see in addition broad. • - in deep water II. adverb (-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English depe, from Old English dēope; akin to Old High German tiufo deeply; derivative from the root of English deep (I) 1. : to a great depth : with depth : far down : profoundly, deeply < drink deep > < cut deep > < deep-set > < deep-versed in books, and shallow in himself — John Milton > 2. : far on (in time) : late < deep in the night > III. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English deep, depe, from Old English dēop deep water (from dēop, adjective, deep) & Old English dȳpe depth, sea; akin to Old High German tiufī depth, Gothic diupei; derivative from the root of English deep (I) 1. a. now dialect England : measurable depth b. : any of the fathom points on a sounding line that is not a mark : an unmarked estimated fathom measure — see sounding line illustration 2. : something that is deep: a. : a vast or immeasurable extent : abyss < the deep of space > b. : the extent of surrounding space or time : firmament < the azure deep > : ocean < the briny deep > c. : the world of the dead 3. : the middle part : the most intense or characteristic part < deep of winter > < the forest deeps > 4. : a profound or not easily fathomed recess (as of thought or feeling) < thy judgments are a great deep — Ps 36:6 (Authorized Version) > 5. a. : one of the deep portions of any body of water; specifically : a generally long and narrow area in the ocean where the depth exceeds 3000 fathoms < the Aldrich Deep in the south Pacific > b. : a deep channel in a strait or estuary IV. adjective 1. : large < deep discounts > < deep cuts in the budget > 2. : having many good players < a football team deep enough to overcome injuries and still win > V. adverb : near the outer limits of the normal position of play < the shortstop was playing deep >
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