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dives

UK //daɪvz//US //daɪvz//

词源

来自拉丁语 'dives',意为'富有'。作为动词形式,源自古英语 'dyfan',意为'潜水'。

noun

❶ 指有钱人或富豪,通常带有贬义,暗示其生活奢侈或炫耀财富。

“The dives in the neighborhood always drive expensive cars.”

(附近的富豪们总是开着豪车。)

“He acted like a dives, showing off his new watch.”

(他表现得像个暴发户,炫耀他的新手表。)

同义词:rich person, wealthy individual, affluent person

verb

❶ 动词 dive 的第三人称单数形式,表示快速向下移动或潜入水中。

“He dives into the pool every morning.”

(他每天早上都会跳进游泳池。)

“The bird dives to catch its prey.”

(那只鸟俯冲下来捕捉猎物。)

同义词:plunges, submerges, descends

常见短语

dives in — 表示毫不犹豫地开始做某事,通常指投入工作或活动。

“She dives in and starts working on the project immediately.”

(她立刻投入工作,开始处理这个项目。)