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/ˈberi/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1947 in the learning path

埋;埋葬

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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.

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