词汇 | dig into |
释义 | Phr V dig into digs, digging, dug dig into sth to put your hand in something {esp. pocket, bag} in order to try to find somethingHe dug into his pocket and pulled out a few coins. to use part of a supply of something that you have been saving, especially moneyThe Taylors have had to dig into their savings to pay for the legal fees. to start eating foodI watched him dig into an enormous plateful of food. American to start to do something in a determined wayHe sat down at his desk and dug into the work that had piled up while he had been away. dig sth into sth to mix a substance into the earth by diggingDig plenty of compost into the soil. dig into sth or dig yourself into sth if soldiers dig into something, they dig holes in the ground that they can hide in to protect themselvesThey had dug into fixed positions around the area. dig in(to) (something)1. Literally, to dig a hole into something, such as the ground. I had to dig into the soil and create a hole for the flowers. 2. To investigate in an attempt to uncover information about someone or something, often negative information. I've been digging into the archives for any information on her past, but I haven't found a single thing. 3. To start eating, often eagerly or excitedly. Well, dig in before your dinner gets cold. Mom's lasagna is always so good—I can't wait to dig into it! 4. To work energetically. Thanks to the whole department digging in, we were able to get that report finished on time. 5. To poke or prod someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "in" to refer either to the person or thing being jabbed or to the thing doing the jabbing. The dog might bite you if you keep digging it in its side like that. I dug a toothpick into the cake to see if it was fully cooked. 6. To create protective trenches, as in trench warfare. Once we're dug in here, I think we'll be able to hold this area. 7. To place one's hands in something, usually in an attempt to find something. Here, dig into my purse and see if you can find my sunglasses. dig something into somethingand dig something into stab or jab something into something. Dig your fork into that heavenly cake! He dug in his fork. dig intov. 1. To plunge the hands into something, especially to search for something: She dug into her bookbag and pulled out a pen. 2. To push something into some other thing: I dug two posts into the ground and hung a volleyball net between them. |
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