Definitions
v. to enter water headfirst or swim beneath its surface
跳水；潜水
v. to move downwards suddenly and quickly
俯冲；急剧下降
n. an act of diving or a sudden sharp fall
跳水；潜水；骤降
Example
We watched a swimmer dive smoothly into the pool.
我们看着一名游泳者流畅地跃入泳池。
Tourists who dive near coral reefs should avoid touching marine organisms to prevent damage to fragile ecosystems.
在珊瑚礁附近潜水的游客应避免触碰海洋生物，以免破坏脆弱的生态系统。
Collocations
- dive into the water
- scuba dive
- take a dive
Word family
- diver (n.)
- diving (n.)
Synonyms
- plunge
Usage tip
过去式英式常用dived，美式也用dove。
FAQ
- What does dive mean?
- to enter water headfirst or swim beneath its surface to move downwards suddenly and quickly an act of diving or a sudden sharp fall
- How is dive pronounced?
- UK /daɪv/, US /daɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
