dig

• 名词，指挖掘的行为，例如挖土、挖掘土壤；也可指考古发掘。

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.

   考古发掘

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

   同义词excavation

2. Poke or jabB2informal

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

   戳或捅

   • 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.

   同义词jabnudgepokeprodthrust

3. Insult or criticismC1informal

   A sly or cutting remark intended to criticize or mock.

   挖苦

   • 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.

   同义词barbcutgibeinsultjibequipsneertaunt

• 用工具或手挖掘、翻动泥土的动作，也可指挖洞或掘出某物。引申为深入探究、搜寻或揭露信息。

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

不规则动词

1. Excavate or break up soilA2formal

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

   挖

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

   同义词burrowcultivateexcavategougegrubploughscoopshovelspadetilltunnel

   反义词buryfill

2. Like or appreciate (slang)B2slangamerican

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

   喜欢；欣赏

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

   同义词appreciateenjoygetlikerelishunderstand

3. Poke or prodB1informal

   To push or poke something into a surface.

   戳；捅

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

   同义词jabnudgepokeprickprodstabthrust

短语动词变体dig indig intodig outdig up