fathom

英['fæðəm]美['fæðəm]

v.[I,T]
理解；彻底了解；弄清真相
n.
英寻（测量水深单位，合6英尺或1.8米）

形容词：fath'omable

同：	[n.] fthm [v.] bottom, penetrate, sound

St. John's eyes, though clear enough in a literal sense, in a figurative one were difficult to fathom
圣约翰的眼睛，虽然就表面的意义来说，是够明净的，可是就比喻的意义来说，却是难以探测的。收藏
It is difficult to fathom the importance of the arts when there are many more pressing and immediate concerns to face.
面对生活许多迫切需要处理的问题，探索艺术的重要性这样的课题，对一般人来说根本不切实际。收藏
I can not fathom his meaning.
我不能彻底理解他的意思。收藏
fathom with a plumb line
用铅垂线测深收藏
I cannot fathom his remarks.
我不能完全理解他的话.收藏

　　　 more...

a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
[同] fathom, fthm
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
[同] fathom, fthm

热点链接

历史查询

[清空历史] [更多]