dig

• Существительное, обозначающее акт копания, например, раскопку почвы, или археологический раскоп.

A noun referring to an act of digging, such as excavating soil, or an archaeological excavation site.

1. Archaeological excavationB2formal

   An organized excavation site where archaeologists dig for historical artifacts.

   Археологические раскопки

   • The archaeologists started a new dig in Egypt.
   • They uncovered ancient pottery at the dig site.
   • The dig revealed evidence of early human settlement.

   Синонимыexcavation

2. Poke or jabB2informal

   A quick thrust or poke with a finger or pointed object.

   Толчок или укус

   • He gave me a dig in the ribs to get my attention.
   • She felt a sharp dig in her side.
   • The boxer landed a painful dig to his opponent's stomach.

   Синонимыjabnudgepokeprodthrust

3. Insult or criticismC1informal

   A sly or cutting remark intended to criticize or mock.

   Колкость

   • His speech contained several digs at the opposition.
   • She couldn't resist a dig about his poor driving.
   • The article included some unfair digs at the celebrity.

   Синонимыbarbcutgibeinsultjibequipsneertaunt

• Глагол, обозначающий действие копания ямы или разрывания земли инструментом или руками.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a hole or excavating earth with a tool or hands.

неправильный глагол

1. Excavate or break up soilA2formal

   To break up, turn over, or remove earth or other material using a tool or hands.

   Копать

   • Workers dug a hole for the new tree.
   • They dug the garden to plant vegetables.
   • Archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts at the site.

   Синонимыburrowcultivateexcavategougegrubploughscoopshovelspadetilltunnel

   Антонимыburyfill

2. Like or appreciate (slang)B2slangamerican

   To understand, enjoy, or approve of something (informal slang).

   Кайфовать

   • I really dig that new song.
   • She digs classic rock music.
   • Do you dig this style of art?

   Синонимыappreciateenjoygetlikerelishunderstand

3. Poke or prodB1informal

   To push or poke something into a surface.

   Ткнуть или вонзить

   • He dug his spoon into the ice cream.
   • She dug her nails into the wood.
   • The dog dug its claws into the carpet.

   Синонимыjabnudgepokeprickprodstabthrust

Фразовые вариантыdig indig intodig outdig up