fathom是什么意思 fathom在线中文翻译

fathom['fæðәm]

汉语翻译

n. 英寻(长度单位,合6英尺)
vt. 测量深度, 看穿, 彻底了解
vi. 测深
【化】 英寻(深度单位,=1/8288米或6英尺)

词型变化

动词过去式:fathomed 过去分词:fathomed 现在分词:fathoming 第三人称单数:fathoms 形容词:fathomable 名词复数:fathom 

英语解释

名词 fathom:

1. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth同义词：fthm
2. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore同义词：fthm

动词 fathom:

1. come to understand同义词：penetrate, bottom
2. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line同义词：sound

例句

1. He dipped the stick into the water to fathom its depth.他把棍条浸入水中，试探水的深度。
2. I cannot fathom his meaning.我不能彻底了解他的意思。
3. The ship sank in four fathoms.这条船沉下四英寻。

详细解释

fath.om
n.（名词）【复数】 fathom 或 fath.oms 缩写 fath,fath.,fm.,fth.A unit of length equal to ' feet (.83 meters), used principally in the measurement and specification of marine depths.英寸：长度单位，相当于'英尺(.83米），主要用于测量水深v.tr.（及物动词）fath.omed,fath.om.ing,fath.oms To determine the depth of; sound.测深：测量深度；探测To penetrate to the meaning or nature of; comprehend.理解：对意思或本质的领会；理解
来源：Middle English fathme 中古英语 fathme from Old English fôthm [outstretched arms] * see pet…- 源自 古英语 fôthm [伸出的手臂] *参见 pet…-
【引伸】
fath.omable
adj.（形容词）