a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth同义词:fthm
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore同义词:fthm
动词 fathom:
come to understand同义词:penetrate, bottom
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line同义词:sound
例句
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。
I cannot fathom his meaning.我不能彻底了解他的意思。
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)