depth
- IPA[dɛpθ]
英式
- the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something；the distance from the front to the back of something
noun: depth, plural noun: depths
- 釋義
- 片語
名詞
- 1. the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something water of no more than 12 feet in depth 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the distance from the front to the back of something the depth of the wardrobe
- ▪ the distance from the top or surface of something to a specified lower point within it loosen the soil to a depth of 8 inches
- ▪ the apparent existence of three dimensions in a picture or other two-dimensional representation texture in a picture gives it depth
- 2. the quality of being intense or extreme he was surprised by the depth of Eloise's vindictiveness they failed to understand the depth of the problems
- ▪ complexity and profundity of thought the book has unexpected depth 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ extensive and detailed study or knowledge third-year courses typically go into more depth 同義詞
- ▪ intensity of colour strong lighting will accentuate the depth of colour 同義詞
- 3. a point far below the surface he lifted the manhole cover and peered into the depths beneath 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ a time considered to be the worst point within a bad period 4 a.m. in the depths of winter
- ▪ a time when one's negative feelings are at their most intense she was in the depths of despair
- ▪ a remote and inaccessible place I wish I didn't live in the depths of Devon
