dig
vt./vi.挖，掘；刺；搜寻n.戳，捅；挖苦
释义2：
dig
/ diɡ /
◙ (digging; past and past participle dug)1. [no obj.] break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.• （用工具或机器，或用手、爪、口鼻等）挖掘，掘地 »the boar had been digging for roots. 那只野猪一直在挖树根。 »[with obj.] she had to dig the garden. 她得把花园挖一挖。 »authorities cause chaos by digging up roads. 当局因为在公路上挖掘而造成混乱。 [with obj.] make (a hole, grave, etc.) by breaking up and moving earth in such a way• 挖（洞、坟墓等） »he took a spade and dug a hole. 他拿起锹挖了个洞。 »[as adj. dug] the newly dug grave. 新挖的坟墓。 (dig in)(of a soldier) protect oneself by making a trench or similar ground defence• （士兵）挖战壕（或类似的地面掩体） [with obj. and adverbial] extract from the ground by breaking up and moving earth• 掘起，挖掘出 »the water board came and dug the cable up. 水利部门的人来了，将电缆挖出。 [in imperative] (dig in)[informal] used to encourage someone to start eating and have as much as they want• [非正式] 开始吃，尽量多吃 »I don't mind when you have the salad — dig in!. 我不管你什么时候吃色拉——快吃罢！。 [with obj.] (dig something in/into)push or poke something in or into• 推入；伸入 »he dug his hands into his pockets. 他把手插入口袋。 [with obj.] excavate (an archaeological site)• 发掘（考古遗址） »apart from digging a site, recording evidence is important. 除了发掘遗址，记录证据也是很重要的。 [with obj.] (dig something out)bring out something that is hidden or has been stored for a long time• 找出，发现（掩藏或储藏很久的东西） »they dug out last year's notes. 他们找出了去年的记录。 (dig into)[informal] find money from (somewhere)• [非正式] 从（某处）找到钱 »members must continue to dig deep into their pockets. 会员们必须继续掏出大把的钱。 [no obj., with adverbial] search or rummage in a specified place• （在特定的地方）搜寻；翻查 »Catherine dug into her handbag and produced her card. 凯瑟琳在她的手袋里翻了一遍，拿出了她的卡。 engage in research; conduct an investigation• 从事研究；进行调查 »a professional digging for information. 一次专业的信息调查。 »he had no compunction about digging into her private affairs. 他对打探她的私事毫无悔意。 [with obj.] (dig something up/out)discover information after a search or investigation• （经搜寻或调查）发现（信息） »have you dug up any information on the captain? 你有没有发现有关队长的消息？2. [with obj.] (informal, dated)like, appreciate, or understand• [非正式，旧] 喜欢，欣赏；理解 »I really dig heavy rock. 我真的喜欢重摇滚。◙ noun1. [in sing.] an act or spell of digging• （一次或一阵）挖掘 »a thorough dig of the whole plot. 对整块土地的彻底挖掘。 [count noun] an archaeological excavation• 考古挖掘2. a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.• （用臂肘、手指等）推，戳 »Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs. 金尼在她姐姐的肋下捅了一下。 [informal] a remark intended to mock or criticize• [非正式] 嘲讽；批评 »Graham had a dig at me in the press. 格雷厄姆在报上批评了我。3. (digs)(informal, chiefly Brit.)lodgings• [非正式，主英] 寄宿处；住房【IDIOMS】
◘ dig the dirt (或 dig up dirt)1. [informal] discover and reveal damaging information about someone• [非正式] 发现（或揭露）有损（某人）的消息，讲（某人）坏话◘ dig a hole for oneself (或 dig oneself into a hole)1. get oneself into an awkward or restrictive situation• 使自己处于难堪（或受局限）的境地◘ dig in one's heels (或 toes, feet)1. resist stubbornly; refuse to give in• 顽抗；拒绝让步 »officials dug their heels in on particular points. 在一些特定问题上，官员们拒不让步。◘ dig a pit for --› see pit ◘ dig's one's own grave --› see grave 【语源】
1. Middle English: perhaps from Old English dīc 'ditch'
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