dip

• Существительное, обозначающее густой или сливочный соус, в который макают еду перед употреблением, или действие по погружению чего-либо в жидкость.

A noun referring to a thick or creamy sauce into which food is dipped before eating, or an act of dipping something into a liquid.

1. Sauce or creamy mixtureA2informal

   A thick, creamy sauce or mixture into which food (like chips or vegetables) is dipped before eating.

   Соус

   • We served a spicy cheese dip with the tortilla chips.
   • She made a delicious avocado dip for the party.
   • The vegetable dip was a hit at the gathering.

   Синонимыcondimentrelishsaucespread

2. Brief swim or plungeB1informal

   A short swim or a quick plunge into water.

   Купание

   • We took a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
   • The weather was perfect for a dip in the ocean.
   • He enjoyed a refreshing dip after the long hike.

   Синонимыbathedunkimmersionplungesplashswim

3. Decrease or declineB2formal

   A temporary or slight decrease in amount, level, or value.

   Спад

   • There was a dip in sales during the winter months.
   • The stock market experienced a sharp dip this morning.
   • A dip in temperature is expected tonight.

   Синонимыdeclinedecreasedownturndropfallreductionslumptrough

   Антонимыboostclimbincreaserisesurge

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия кратковременного погружения чего-либо в жидкость или временного движения вниз.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something briefly into a liquid, or to move downward temporarily.

1. Put into liquidA2formal

   To put something briefly into a liquid, often to coat or cool it.

   Окунуть

   • She dipped the brush into the paint.
   • He dipped his toe in the water to test the temperature.
   • The chef dipped the chicken in batter before frying.

   Синонимыdousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

2. Move downwardB1formal

   To go down or drop to a lower level.

   Опускаться

   • The sun dipped below the horizon.
   • Temperatures dipped below freezing last night.
   • The road dips sharply just ahead.

   Синонимыdeclinedescenddropfallplungesink

   Антонимыascendclimbrisesoar

3. DecreaseB1formal

   To become less or lower in amount, value, or level.

   Снижаться

   • Stock prices dipped slightly after the announcement.
   • Sales dipped during the winter months.
   • His energy levels dipped after lunch.

   Синонимыdeclinedecreasedropfallplungesinkslumptumble

   Антонимыascendclimbgrowincreaserisesurge

4. Lower brieflyB1informal

   To lower something for a short time and then raise it again.

   Опустить

   • He dipped his headlights as the other car approached.
   • The pilot dipped the plane's wing in salute.
   • She dipped her shoulder to avoid the tackle.

   Синонимыduckdunkimmerseplungesubmerge

Фразовые вариантыdip into