Definitions
n. A long narrow channel dug in the ground, often for drainage.
沟；排水沟
v. To get rid of someone or something no longer wanted.
抛弃；放弃
Example
Rainwater flowed through the ditch beside our vegetable garden.
雨水流过我们菜园旁的排水沟。
Cities should ditch outdated planning policies that encourage car dependence and invest instead in reliable public transport.
城市应摒弃鼓励依赖汽车的过时规划政策，转而投资可靠的公共交通。
Collocations
- a drainage ditch
- dig a ditch
- ditch a plan
Usage tip
作动词表示抛弃或放弃时偏口语。
FAQ
- What does ditch mean?
- A long narrow channel dug in the ground, often for drainage. To get rid of someone or something no longer wanted.
- How is ditch pronounced?
- UK /dɪtʃ/, US /dɪtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
