to dig
01
掘る, 発掘する
to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Intransitive: to dig in sth | to dig
例
The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector.
宝探しは金属探知機を使って埋もれた宝を慎重に掘りました。
02
掘る, 発掘する
to extract something from the ground using a tool
Transitive: to dig sth
例
The miners dug coal from the earth.
鉱夫たちは地球から石炭を掘り出した。
03
掘る, 穴を掘る
to create a hole or cavity by removing earth or soil
Transitive: to dig a hole or cavity
例
Sarah dug a hole in the garden to plant her new flowers.
サラは新しい花を植えるために庭に穴を掘りました。
04
理解する, 把握する
to understand or comprehend the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to dig meaning of something
例
It might seem obscure at first, but once you dig the symbolism, the poem becomes incredibly moving.
最初は分かりにくいかもしれませんが、象徴性を掘り下げると、詩は信じられないほど感動的になります。
05
軽く突く, 優しく押す
to poke or push something lightly with a pointed object or finger
Transitive: to dig sb
例
During the race, the coach dug the runner in the back to push him forward.
レース中、コーチは走者を前に押し出すために背中をつついた。
06
勤勉に働く, コツコツ働く
to work diligently and methodically
Transitive: to dig into an activity
例
He dug into his textbooks every night to improve his understanding of calculus.
彼は微積分の理解を深めるために、毎晩教科書に没頭した。
Dig
01
the act of breaking or moving earth or another material with a tool or by hand
02
a small indentation, hollow, or gouge in a surface
03
a pointed or cutting remark aimed to criticize or provoke someone
04
a site where archaeological excavations are conducted
05
ディグ, レシーブ
(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball
例
His quick reflexes allowed him to make a perfect dig.
彼の素早い反射神経は、完璧なディグを可能にした。
