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to dig
01
挖掘, 掘
to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Intransitive: to dig in sth | to dig
Example
The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts.
Children love to dig in the sand at the beach.
Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals.
02
挖掘, 开掘
to extract something from the ground using a tool
Transitive: to dig sth
Example
The archaeologists dug artifacts from the site.
The farmer dug potatoes from the ground.
The archaeologist dug bones from the prehistoric cave.
03
挖, 掘
to create a hole or cavity by removing earth or soil
Transitive: to dig a hole or cavity
Example
Sarah dug a hole in the garden to plant her new flowers.
The workers dug a trench to lay down the pipes for the new building.
The farmer dug furrows in the field to plant seeds for the upcoming season.
04
明白, 理解
to understand or comprehend the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to dig meaning of something
Example
After reading the article twice, I finally dug the nuances of quantum mechanics.
The movie had a lot of hidden messages, but I dug the underlying theme of redemption.
Growing up in a different country, it took him some time to dig American humor.
05
戳, 捅
to poke or push something lightly with a pointed object or finger
Transitive: to dig sb
Example
The child giggled as she dug her brother in the ribs to get his attention.
He gently dug me in the arm to remind me of our secret agreement.
She dug her friend in the shoulder to wake her up during the boring lecture.
06
努力工作, 认真学习
to work diligently and methodically
Transitive: to dig into an activity
Example
He dug into his textbooks every night to improve his understanding of calculus.
Sarah dug into her research materials for months to write her doctoral thesis on marine biology.
He dug into grammar books and practiced speaking with native speakers to become fluent in Spanish.
Dig
01
挖掘, 挖
the act of digging
02
凹痕, 划痕
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
03
挖苦, 讽刺
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
04
发掘地, 考古遗址
the site of an archeological exploration
05
防守接球, 传球
(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball
What is a "dig"?
A dig in volleyball is a defensive move used to save the ball from hitting the ground after an opponent's attack, such as a hard spike. The player uses their forearms or hands to pass the ball, often in a low, controlled position, to send it to a teammate. A successful dig requires quick reflexes, good positioning, and the ability to react to the ball's speed and direction. It is a key skill for keeping the ball in play and preventing the other team from scoring.
Example
His quick reflexes allowed him to make a perfect dig.
They celebrated after a crucial dig kept the rally alive.
The team relied on her consistent digs throughout the match.
