Definitions
n. the activity of swimming underwater, often using special breathing equipment
潜水；潜水运动
n. the sport of jumping into water, often with controlled movements
跳水；跳水运动
Example
We went diving and saw colourful fish near the reef.
我们去潜水，在礁石附近看到了色彩鲜艳的鱼。
Diving tourism can support coastal economies, provided operators protect marine habitats and teach visitors responsible behaviour.
潜水旅游可以促进沿海经济，前提是经营者保护海洋栖息地并教导游客负责任地行动。
Collocations
- scuba diving
- a diving board
- diving equipment
- a diving instructor
Word family
- dive (v.)
- diver (n.)
Usage tip
go diving 常指去潜水；跳水运动也叫 diving。
FAQ
- What does diving mean?
- the activity of swimming underwater, often using special breathing equipment the sport of jumping into water, often with controlled movements
- How is diving pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/, US /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
