fathom

• Существительное, обозначающее единицу длины, используемую в основном для измерения глубины воды, равную шести футам (примерно 1,83 метра).

A noun referring to a unit of length used primarily for measuring the depth of water, equal to six feet (approximately 1.83 meters).

1. Unit of depthB2formal

   A unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters), used primarily for measuring the depth of water.

   Морская сажень

   • The submarine descended to a depth of 200 fathoms.
   • The captain measured the depth in fathoms.
   • The wreck lies at 30 fathoms below the surface.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия глубокого понимания или осмысления чего-либо, а также измерения глубины воды.

A verb used to indicate the act of understanding or comprehending something deeply, or measuring the depth of water.

1. Understand deeplyC1formal

   To understand or comprehend something after much thought.

   Постичь

   • I cannot fathom why he made that decision.
   • She tried to fathom the meaning of the ancient text.
   • It is difficult to fathom the complexity of the universe.

   Синонимыcomprehenddiscerndivinegrasppenetrateperceiveunderstandwork out

   Антонимыmisconstruemisperceivemisunderstand

2. Measure depthC2formal

   To measure the depth of water, typically using a sounding line.

   Измерять глубину

   • The sailors fathomed the depth of the channel.
   • They used a rope to fathom the river's depth.
   • The ocean was too deep to fathom with their equipment.

   Синонимыgaugemeasureplumbprobesound