
Definitions
v. to put something in the ground and cover it
埋;埋葬
v. to hide or cover something beneath other things
掩藏;使埋在下面
Example
Our dog buried its favourite toy beside the fence.
我们的狗把最喜欢的玩具埋在了篱笆旁。
Instead of burying household waste, local authorities should invest in recycling facilities and public education.
地方政府不应只是填埋生活垃圾,而应投资建设回收设施并开展公众教育。
Collocations
- bury treasure
- bury waste
- be buried under
- bury your face in
Word family
- burial (n.)
Antonyms
- unearth
Usage tip
发音同berry;过去式buried,动名词burying。
FAQ
- What does bury mean?
- to put something in the ground and cover it to hide or cover something beneath other things
- How is bury pronounced?
- UK /ˈberi/, US /ˈberi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.