Definitions
n. A large hole in the ground
坑；深洞
n. An area where racing cars stop for servicing
赛车维修区
n. The hard central part of certain fruits
果核
Example
We dug a shallow pit for the new tree.
我们挖了一个浅坑，准备栽这棵新树。
Abandoned mining pits can threaten local ecosystems unless restoration projects stabilise the soil and improve water quality.
废弃矿坑可能威胁当地生态系统，除非修复项目能稳固土壤并改善水质。
Collocations
- dig a pit
- a deep pit
- a pit stop
- a peach pit
Synonyms
- hole
- hollow
Usage tip
维修区常用the pits；果核义主要用于美式英语。
FAQ
- What does pit mean?
- A large hole in the ground An area where racing cars stop for servicing The hard central part of certain fruits
- How is pit pronounced?
- UK /pɪt/, US /pɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
