to fathom
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理解, 领会
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
Transitive: to fathom a concept or idea
例子
The novel 's intricate plot required readers to fathom the characters' motivations.
小说错综复杂的情节要求读者理解角色的动机。
It took her some time to fathom the complexities of the scientific theory.
她花了一些时间才理解这个科学理论的复杂性。
02
测量深度, 探测
to measure how deep something, like water, is
Transitive: to fathom a body of water
例子
They had to fathom the lake to ensure the boat could safely navigate.
他们不得不测量湖的深度以确保船只可以安全航行。
The crew fathomed the river to determine the best place to anchor.
船员测量了河流的深度以确定最佳的锚地。
Fathom
01
英寻, 噚
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
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英寻（用于测量矿体的体积单位（等于6立方英尺））, 采矿英寻
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
