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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 something
He dug into his pocket and pulled out a few coins.
to use part of a supply of something that you have been saving, especially money
The Taylors have had to dig into their savings to pay for the legal fees.
to start eating food
I watched him dig into an enormous plateful of food.
American to start to do something in a determined way
He 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 digging
Dig 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 themselves
They had dug into fixed positions around the area.
phrasedig into1. dig into sth to put your hand into something such as a pocket or bag in order to try to find something: Mrs Bennet dug into her purse and handed the girl a few coins.2. dig sth into sth to mix a substance into soil by digging, in order to improve the quality of the soil: Before planting leaf vegetables dig sulphate of ammonia into the soil, to produce healthy growth.3. dig into sth to use part of a supply of something, especially money, that you had intended to keep: We've had to dig into our savings to pay off the debt. The bank is digging into capital reserves to retain the confidence of its customers. SIMILAR TO: dip into4. dig into sth to try to find out more information about something, especially someone's private life: As detectives dug deeper into the secret life of Thomas Courtney, they discovered some surprising facts. SIMILAR TO: delve into5. dig into sthdig sth into sth to press something or be pressed against part of someone's body in a way that causes pain: The straps of my rucksack were digging into my shoulder. Casey grabbed hold of me, digging his thumbs into my throat so that I could not breathe.6. dig into sth to start eating food: He sat down at the table and dug into a plate of steaming pasta. SIMILAR TO: tuck into BrE informal

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 something

 and dig something in
to stab or jab something into something. Dig your fork into that heavenly cake! He dug in his fork.

dig into

v.
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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