Definitions
v. Move earth to make a hole or uncover something
挖；掘
v. Search carefully for hidden information
探究；深入搜寻
n. An organized activity to uncover ancient objects in the ground
考古发掘
Example
We dug a deep hole for the young apple tree.
我们为这棵苹果树苗挖了一个深坑。
Researchers dig into historical records to understand how earlier societies responded to periods of rapid environmental change.
研究人员深入查阅历史记录，以了解过去的社会如何应对环境迅速变化的时期。
Collocations
- dig a hole
- dig up
- dig into
- an archaeological dig
Word family
- digger (n.)
Synonyms
- excavate
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为dug；dig into可指深入调查。
FAQ
- What does dig mean?
- Move earth to make a hole or uncover something Search carefully for hidden information An organized activity to uncover ancient objects in the ground
- How is dig pronounced?
- UK /dɪɡ/, US /dɪɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
