
好词典

源自古英语 beneothan,由 be-(加强语气) + neothan(下方)构成,与古高地德语 nidana 同源。
❶ 表示位置在更低处或覆盖物之下,常与动词连用描述动作方向或隐藏状态。
“The treasure was buried deep beneath.”
(宝藏被深埋在地下。)
“She pulled the blanket over her head and disappeared beneath.”
(她把毯子拉到头上,整个人藏了进去。)
beneath the surface — 指事物表象之下隐藏的真实情况或深层含义,常用于比喻性表达。
“There's more to this issue than what's visible beneath the surface.”
(这个问题表面之下还有更多隐情。)
beneath notice — 形容事物微不足道或不值得关注,带有轻蔑语气。
“His rude comments were beneath notice.”
(他粗鲁的言论不值一提。)