plumb

plʌm

托福雅思GRE Collins 1

v. measure the depth of something
v. weight with lead
v. examine thoroughly and in great depth
v. adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

n. 铅锤, 垂直
a. 垂直的
vt. 使垂直, 探测
vi. 成垂直

Collins 星级

20,239

BNC 频率

19,115

使用频率

plumb 源自拉丁语 plumbum，意为“铅”。铅是一种用于测量垂直度的材料，因此该词与“垂直”相关。

例句

1. The plumber used a tool to plumb the walls before installing the shelves.

水管工在安装架子之前使用工具来测量墙壁的垂直度。

2. The architect checked to make sure the building was plumb and level.

建筑师检查以确保建筑物是垂直和水平的。

3. She decided to plumb the depths of her feelings before making a decision.

她决定深入探讨自己的感受，然后再做决定。