fathom

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GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
n. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
v. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

中文翻译

n. 英寻(长度单位,合6英尺)
vt. 测量深度, 看穿, 彻底了解
vi. 测深

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Collins 星级
19,252
BNC 频率
13,445
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记忆技巧

fathom 的词根来源于古英语，原意为“测量水深”，可以联想到“深度”。

例句

1. I can't fathom why he would make such a decision.
我无法理解他为何会做出这样的决定。
2. The depth of the ocean is hard to fathom.
海洋的深度很难理解。
3. She tried to fathom his feelings, but it was difficult.
她试图理解他的感受，但这很困难。

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