Definition of deep in English:

deep

adjective diːpdip

1Extending far down from the top or surface.
深的
a deep gorge
深谷。
the lake was deep and cold
湖又深又冷。
Example sentencesExamples
- Over millions of years, a small river had carved a deep gorge into the rock.
- The river may look placid, but it is cold, wide, deep and fast-flowing.
- No one ever goes to the abyss because it's too wide and deep and creepy and cold.
- Rocky gullets of white water open out into deep gorges where salmon lie waiting for water to continue their upstream journey.
- Only in the shadows of deep cold craters could you expect to find any, frozen and hidden.
- Since it was built over a deep gorge, it was well protected against destructive forces.
- It is an astounding architectural monument, rising like a crusty castle from a plain broken by deep, dramatic gorges.
- Although it is fresh, enclosed water with average visibility of around 10m, it can be cold and deep.
- The lake was deep and its surface smooth and flat.
- The water is choppy, cold and deep - the chances are you can't even see the bottom.
- Everywhere there are clear jade rivers with deep natural pools, surrounded by sun-warmed granite boulders.
- One note of caution though, there is a very deep ditch near the tracks and if you get stuck in it it's a long ways to go for help.
- Just behind him, a deep trench has been cut in the pristine lawns and a team of archaeologists are busy scraping at the exposed soil.
- Because it was narrow and deep, the gorge was seldom influenced by the weather outside.
- We have lakes that are cold and deep and we have lakes that are larger than some European countries.
- A series of relatively flat, broad steps climb to that valley of deep, cold snow.
- The mountain scenery was totally awesome with spectacular peaks, glacial rivers and deep mountain gorges.
- There were none skilled in managing dog-sleighs and the horses very soon died in the cold, deep snow.
- The steep cliffs tumble abruptly into the sea, scarred by deep gorges which drip with greenery.
- Subsequently, the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the deep gorge.
Synonyms
extending far down
cavernous, yawning, gaping, huge, big, great, extensive, profound, unplumbed
bottomless, immeasurable, fathomless, unfathomable
rare chasmic
1. 1.1 Extending or situated far in from the outer edge or surface.
  深的
  a deep alcove
  深深的凹室。
  deep in the woods
  在森林深处。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It helps to re-direct blood from the surface veins into the deep veins, and stops blood from flowing back out to the surface veins.
  The cylinders will measure how much oxygen is consumed by organisms in the deep ocean.
  After a time, when we knew that we were deep enough into the woods that other students wouldn't be around, we held hands.
  The frogs' eardrums are unusually deep in their skulls.
  The focus this time around is on the extreme environments of the deep ocean floor and the weird and wonderful denizens that flourish there.
  The lounge was a comfortable and well-appointed room deep in the bowels of the ship.
  I needed to know how deep in the forest he had been.
  I have also read that there are more accidents happening on these deep dives.
  The grave generally is located in a riverbed or somewhere deep in the forest.
  Last September we went to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, just in the general admission section which was deep in the woods.
  As they went even deeper into the forest the creatures got more menacing looking.
  Though the bullets were too deep in his body to be removed, they didn't kill him.
  The bar and grill may be deep in the basement, but the friendly waiting staff and chilled music maintain an upbeat mood and create a warm atmosphere.
  They have the ability to penetrate right into the deep layers of the skin and travel to various organs, glands and tissues of the body.
  White grubs feed on roots deeper in the soil.
  The question remains regarding how to merge these surface and deep structures.
  They inhabit all tropical and warm temperate seas, from the surface to moderately deep levels.
  Why is it impossible to pump water from very deep in the ground with a surface pump?
  Eleanor made sure she was deep enough in the pool before she turned around.
  Animals begin to colonize the basalt volcanoes when they are still deep beneath the sea surface.
  Synonyms
  extending far back/in, extending a long way back, extensive
2. 1.2predicative (after a measurement and in questions) extending a specified distance from the top, surface, or outer edge.
  在度量之后或在问题中有…深的
  the well was 200 feet deep
  这井有200英尺深。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was a cave formed by the water, which was about 15 metres deep, and probably the same high.
  Physically, how do you go about searching something two acres wide, and many feet deep?
  The depth of a canal can vary from 10 to 15 metres, whereas creeks tend to be in the order of three metres deep.
  After half a mile of climbing, the path levelled and the landscape opened out, there were drifts a couple of feet deep at gaps and gateways.
  Mr Croxford, whose mother lives in Haverfordwest, suffered a fatal 8cm deep wound to his heart.
  As the level of the reservoir falls, it reveals mud several feet deep, silt deposited from upstream.
  The ground was still soft, it was only October, and in no time I had a hole a spade by a spade and a half wide, and maybe two feet deep.
  Once Mohammed said that beyond the coral, the sea is 60 foot deep, I felt too scared to go out any further.
  Most Icelanders are put to rest in a grave, which is two metres deep, in a churchyard subsequent to the appropriate ceremony.
  It floated a short distance before becoming completely submerged in the river, thought to be between six and eight feet deep.
  Wearing surgical masks and gloves, men climbed down to the bottom of the square hole, about four metres deep.
  Adding more debt to a debt ridden business is like adding a sledge to the back of a man trudging through six foot deep snow.
  It was a problem getting this water to the surface as the average well was 100 feet deep.
  Every day, the inmates have a task to perform - head into the surrounding desert and dig a hole five feet deep and five feet wide.
  In Keighley Fire Station - then the building on the left next to the bridge - the water was several feet deep.
  That part of the Black Sea used to dump the waste is 2000 metres deep.
  No trace of the car or the victim were ever found, only a 55 meter deep crater, and 500m of missing road.
  The engineers first dug a trench three feet wide and seventy feet deep or all the way down to the bedrock around the entire sixteen acres.
  What are you going to do when the ground below you suddenly disappears and a 100 meter deep hole opens up?
  The chapel is two feet high, 12 and a half inches wide and 15 inches deep.
  Synonyms
  in depth, downwards, inwards, from top to bottom, from the surface, in vertical extent
3. 1.3in combination As far up or down as a specified point.
  …深的
  they stood waist-deep in the water
  站在河中，水没到腰部。
4. 1.4predicative In a specified number of ranks one behind another.
  成…排的
  in combination they were standing three-deep at the bar
  他们在酒吧里站成三排。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was three-deep at the bar, with icy platters of oysters and glasses of sparkling wine littering the marble top.
  On that afternoon the crowds lining Constitution Hill were three to four deep, waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of Edward VIII as he returned to Buckingham Palace.
  Sadly, without ranks of police four deep, the football fans will rip out each other's throats.
  The damp weather did not deter the crowd which was six deep in places.
  Organized ranks, five deep and five wide, marched right below him.
  Mostly I have seen them packed into crates five deep and obviously dying.
5. 1.5 Taking in or giving out a lot of air.
  （吸气或吐气）深深的
  she took a deep breath
  她深吸一口气。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The girl cast another glance behind, took a deep breath and stepped forward.
  I walked a step behind him, taking deep intakes and trying to catch up with my breath.
  After you've taken a few deep breaths and enjoyed the rush of achieving your goal, where do you go next?
  Once she was settled in with an arm slung over his chest, she sighed a deep breath of relief.
  So the next time you have a major presentation/meeting, calm down take deep breaths for at least one minute.
  She finally reached the surface, and took a deep breath of the cold, crisp, mountain air.
  I take three slow deep breaths to steady my nerves as I prepare to spring like a tiger on its unsuspecting prey.
  My brow burned, and I sucked a deep breath, sending the oxygen to my muscles.
  A series of deep breaths can be done anywhere and at anytime.
  Relax, take a deep breath and remember, it's not the end of the world.
  You can hear the echo of the long hours he's spent trying to understand in his deep sigh.
  He heard Joe heave a deep sigh behind him but he didn't turn to look at the younger man.
  The stadium lights glare down coldly as you inhale a deep breath of cold, crisp air.
  Nick let out a deep sigh and watched his breath turn to mist against the cold night air.
  She breathed out a deep sigh of regret that drew Lauren's attention back to Haley.
  I slip out the front door, take a deep breath of the cold morning air, and start to stretch.
  There was then a short silence followed by a long, deep sigh.
  I took a deep breath and marched with Catherine to the front door.
  Michael sighed, leaning his head back as he took a deep breath to calm himself.
  She took a deep breath and swallowed the sobs that were rising in her throat.
6. 1.6Cricket (of a fielding position) relatively distant from the batsman; near the boundary.
  〔板球〕远离接球区的，边线的，靠场边的
  deep midwicket
  接近中区边线。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He eventually holed out to a diving catch at deep cover by Jamie Glasson and walked off to a standing ovation.
  Dravid was out attempting to hit a six, the ball landing with the deep midwicket fielder.
  Blackwell deposited Gary Keedy into the pavilion for a massive six, but was then well caught at deep square-leg off Kyle Hogg.
  Skipper Dave Fallows hit the only six in the match but was caught at deep midwicket next ball for 24.
  His shot lobs high into the air before landing short of Harmison at deep midwicket.
7. 1.7 (in ball games) to or from a position far down or across the field.
  （球类运动用语）边线的，外围地带的
  a deep cross from Neill
  尼尔传出的底线球。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He blasts a volley from a deep cross into the side-netting.
  It's hard to tell from the bleachers whether pitches are balls or strikes, and you lose sight of balls hit to the deep outfield.
  After fielding the ball, however, the pitcher threw it way over the first baseman into deep right field.
  He does much more than a traditional safety who just plays a deep center field.
  His deep cross nearly becomes a freak goal; it spins back towards the net and rolls right along the top of the crossbar and stays in play.
  Adam Johnson's deep cross from the right found Martin Packer on the opposite flank.
  John Olerud doubled to deep centerfield while the Twins manager summoned Joe Nathan.
  Carr looked for Johnson on at least two other deep throws that fell incomplete.
  If he has a weakness, it is a questionable ability to make the deep throw well.
2Very intense or extreme.
剧烈的，极度的
she was in deep trouble
她深陷困境。
a deep sleep
沉睡。
Example sentencesExamples
- Soon I fell into a deep slumber, listening to the mountain animals in the distance.
- I closed my eyes as the sun began to set and drifted off into a deep sleep.
- She almost transformed the audience from deep gloom into spontaneous applause.
- All of the medications presented have the potential to cause unplanned deep sedation.
- We think that humanity could be heading for deep trouble unless we take action very soon.
- When citizens lack confidence in the basic institutions of democracy, the nation is in very deep trouble.
- Scotland is pinning its hopes on the retail sector to keep it out of a deep recession.
- If you found yourself playing head to head against him, you were in very deep trouble.
- Not only was the business in trouble, but the economy in the UK was in a deep recession.
- Pressure on the US dollar in the form of a deep recession or a balance of payments crisis in the US is unlikely.
- They are in deep, deep trouble, and the economy will get worse and worse.
- It was like waking up from a deep sleep, I gradually became more aware of what was going on.
- The mother-of-two was treated in intensive care after slipping into a deep coma after the accident.
- After a blissfully deep sleep I went out early in the morning to take photographs.
- Stock markets have reacted to the deep uncertainties this year by marking time.
- The policies they concocted, however, offered too little, too late and exposed deep division in White ranks.
- Waking, dreaming and deep sleep are the other three states, which are the normal states of consciousness.
- At the heart of the conflict between were deep disagreements over economic policy.
- There is no question of deep intoxication from drugs, poisons or other chemical agents.
- Behind the question of course lies a deep ignorance of the reality of life in working class communities.
Synonyms
sound, heavy, profound, intense
1. 2.1 (of an emotion or feeling) intensely felt.
  （情绪，感情）强烈的，深厚的
  deep disappointment
  极度的失望。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Women were drawn to him, not just because of a taste for the powerful, but because he was a genuine romantic capable of deep affection.
  The club extend their deep gratitude to all who support the weekly draws.
  It was a deep feeling of dissatisfaction, and it was making ordinary people do very crazy things.
  With deep regret he saw the base in the distance, not wanting this moment to end.
  Her neighbours in Passage offer their deepest sympathy to her relatives and many friends.
  This place is home, if anywhere is, and I love it with a deep passion.
  She has a tendency to use quite clinical language - which masks deep emotions, but can make her look a bit of a cold fish on the page.
  The fact that no-one has certain answers to these questions is a cause for deep concern.
  Sandy was surprised that he answered questions about himself revealing a deep insecurity.
  Deepest sympathy is extended to his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.
  She fell into deep confusion when close and intimate contact happened between them.
  For her part, Jan has asked me to extend her deep gratitude to all who have been praying for her and the folks.
  He said that all farmers are going through a nightmare of falling incomes and deep uncertainty about their futures.
  That is the exact opposite of my intention, which is deadly serious and prompted by deep grief and fierce anger.
  Personal relationships are full of deep feelings and emotions but you need to wait for the right time to expose them.
  Since the worst news was confirmed, the collective feelings have changed to deep sadness - and anger.
  I have also tried to instill in my children a deep respect for natural healing.
  The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to her family relatives and friends.
  She came in smiling then stopped hen she saw the deep puzzlement on her son's face.
  Underlying these questions was a deep uneasiness about the size and purpose of American power.
  Synonyms
  intense, heartfelt, deeply felt, fervent, ardent, impassioned, wholehearted, deep-seated, deep-rooted, thorough, thoroughgoing, serious
  sincere, honest, genuine, unfeigned
  earnest, enthusiastic, keen, great
  grave, abject
2. 2.2 Profound or penetrating in awareness or understanding.
  透彻的，深刻的
  a deep analysis
  透彻的分析。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Those who worked with him at the time have commented on his deep understanding of Canada and Canadian issues.
  He has a deep understanding of their characters, reaching out across the centuries to touch them as if they were old friends.
  They like to have a deep understanding of how to do business.
  It is a subject of deep discussion and occasional confusion.
  He opens by wringing his hands and asking three really deep questions.
  They deserve deep analysis and consideration in an objective fashion.
  I think he had a deep understanding of military matters and of leadership.
  It has to be informed by a deep understanding of the period and its cosmology.
  Of course this is a difficult test and requires deep study and travel throughout Africa.
  I must also take notice of her deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs, despite the fact that she has never lived there.
  It is grave, sometimes eloquent, responsive to sorrow, filled with deep questioning.
  And Robin has sent a list of deep questions for us to answer - an interview he'll put on his very interesting site.
  Behind the spectacles and deep thinking there is a forceful man, who is tough to argue with.
  The people are warm and welcoming with a deep awareness of the past and great pride in the richness of their culture.
  After 25 years of deep thought, Roger believes he has answered the eternal question as to why we are here.
  This is such an illuminating play and, at times, profoundly deep.
  Any successful international expansion requires caution, patience and a deep understanding of the new market.
  It seems a bit odd to try to package a fairly deep question in the context of a genre this fluffy and idiotic.
  You can be effective in solving problems in society because you have a deep understanding of those problems and their origins.
  A deep understanding of traditional music provides a firm foundation for his impressive body of work.
  Synonyms
  clever, intelligent, intellectual
  knowledgeable, learned, wise, sagacious, sage, scholarly
  discerning, penetrating, perspicacious, perceptive, percipient, insightful, keen, sharp, sharp-witted, quick-witted
  profound, philosophical, complex, weighty, serious, difficult, abstruse, esoteric, recondite, impenetrable, unfathomable, mysterious, obscure
3. 2.3 Difficult to understand.
  深奥的
  this is all getting too deep for me
  这些对我来说都太深奥了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They understood something very deep that we more secular types never learned.
  All in all there are plotlines and deep character developments that your average three year old just can't appreciate.
  But it's very deep and mysterious and superbly written, and superbly translated too.
  Do you understand what deep and metaphysical things he is trying to say?
  For once the child was quiescent as if it were asleep, or pondering upon some deep enigma.
  I seem to remember getting into some fairly deep Samuel Beckett.
  He was equally ready to discuss a problem with a first year student or a colleague, to work through an elementary point or puzzle over a deep problem.
  This turns out to be an argument which raises deep and difficult issues, and there is no consensus about the proper response to it.
  But I shall say nothing about the deep and difficult problems this contention raises.
  He tries to make me feel better by dressing it up in deep and intellectual language.
  The struggles of the American writer to explain the deep mysteries of the British character are pure joy.
  Nothing deep or philosophical, you understand, just: how is this going to get better?
  Synonyms
  obscure, mysterious, hidden, secret, unfathomable, fathomless, opaque, abstruse, recondite, esoteric, enigmatic, arcane, Delphic
  puzzling, perplexing, baffling, mystifying, inexplicable
  informal as clear as mud
4. 2.4deep in Fully absorbed or involved in (a state or activity)
  深陷的，专心的，全神贯注的
  they were deep in their own thoughts
  他们都深陷沉思。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Shouts and periodic crashes from upstairs let him know that Meg was still deep in her game.
  She was taking very little bites of food and looked very deep in thought.
  The other motorists were most cooperative, and the policemen on duty were deep in conversation.
  So deep in thought was he, he didn't hear the door open and close behind him.
  She must have been deep in thought because she didn't even notice Vivian standing in the doorway.
  He closed his eyes and furrowed his brow, appearing to be deep in deliberation about something.
  I walk away while seemingly deep in technical conversation with Tony.
  Then he'd go off and make himself a cup of coffee still deep in thought, sometimes forgetting to add sugar and sometimes adding too much.
  He kept gazing out over the calm ocean and was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Caitlin come up from behind him.
  An hour passed, seeming to him like a few minutes, so deep in thought he was.
  I had been so deep in thought that I hadn't heard her trying to get my attention.
  He acted as if she'd been deep in conversation with him, and didn't even introduce himself.
  I pretended to be deep in conversation in the middle of a very important telephone call.
  A man and a woman standing leaning up against the bar just behind where we are sitting are deep in conversation.
  Jay and Stella were deep in quiet conversation in the other end of the cell.
  Still deep in easy conversation, the two finished their drinks and left the coffeehouse.
  They rushed up, shouting insults at the sage who was then deep in meditation.
  He looked really deep in thought and sad at the same time.
  Meanwhile, Derek was deep in discussion with the restaurant manager on the subject of music.
  I pointed to the two of them, still deep in conversation by the karaoke machine.
  Synonyms
  rapt, absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied, immersed, steeped, lost, captivated, spellbound, riveted, gripped, enthralled, intent, engaged
5. 2.5 (of a person) unpredictable and secretive.
  （人）高深莫测的；不坦率的；守口如瓶的
  that Thomas is a deep one
  那个托马斯真是个高深莫测的人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The world was scared of him, because he was too deep, or forthright, or brave.
  I've always wanted to meet you, you seem like such a deep person with a beautiful soul.
  I'm a pretty deep person, and cruising gives me a chance to be alone and think.
  As you would expect from someone who has made a living in the movie capital for more than 30 years, he is neither a subtle nor a very deep man.
3(of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill.
（声响）深沉的
a deep, resonant voice
深沉而洪亮的声音。
Example sentencesExamples
- Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers.
- This means that there are additional deep sounds which cannot be heard.
- As Helen ran down the narrow hallway, the silence was broken by a deep booming sound.
- At that moment the deep boom of the great brass bell reverberated through the monastery.
- Tally froze as a deep voice sounded behind them, sounding oddly unlike the voice of Orion.
- Before we had a chance to begin dancing, we were interrupted by a deep voice from behind me.
- At his urging I strummed the guitar, closing my eyes as a gorgeous deep sound resonated.
- She threw back her head and laughed and laughed, a deep rumbling that seemed to come from her very soul.
- Everett had a very deep bass voice that sounded perpetually gloomy and mournful when a person wasn't used to him.
- Lightly she tapped on the wooden door to hear the deep boom of her father's voice tell her to enter.
- She slipped her arm through one strap and was about to walk away when she heard a deep chuckle from behind her.
- Her voice then took on a remarkably deep tone as she stood there with a far away look in her eyes.
- His deep voice comes from behind me, and as I turn my head, sure enough, my husband has returned to my side.
- A voice spoke from behind him, a deep and rich baritone which made him jump slightly.
- His voice was deep and throaty, resonating in his chest as though he had just woken from a very long sleep.
- Nothing was heard or seen until and deep growl came from behind Callum.
- He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away.
- Do you think it would be better to use a large bell with deep tones or a small, higher pitched bell?
- Then a second explosion was felt, with a deep roar and a juddering as the whole cinema shook.
- Then growling deeply, he brings his face a little closer and lets out a deep roar.
Synonyms
low-pitched, low, bass, full-toned, rich, powerful, resonant, rumbling, booming, resounding, sonorous
4(of colour) dark and intense.
（颜色）深色的
a deep pink
深粉色。
Example sentencesExamples
- They were a rather mysterious, deep blue, so much so that they nearly blended in with their pupils.
- The colours are deep and rich and help set an operatic mood and tone for almost every scene.
- This contrasted against his dark brown skin, jet-black hair and deep brown, yet cold eyes.
- He had short golden blonde hair and deep blue eyes behind thin framed glasses.
- Although the main stem is still thin and whippy, it is an attractive, shiny, deep purple in colour.
- The dress was a similar material to the other one but this time it was deep purple.
- The sky had become a dark shade of indigo, tinged with the remnants of deep magenta.
- The bruise on his neck was deep purple and was easily visible even with his collar turned up.
- It has a deep magenta color that contrasts well with the more dominant green and gray foliage colors of the garden.
- Colors appear natural, blacks are deep and rich with only a minor lack of shadow detail.
- This colour can range from washed-out orange and light salmon hues to vibrant day-glow and rich deep cherry pinks.
- As the shingles weather to a deep grey, the house appears from a distance to disappear into the forest.
- I sit on the ledge and watch the sun play with incandescent shadows of deep green, as red deer graze in the distance.
- The rest of the head is deep blue, extending in a line through the eye, giving the birds a masked appearance.
- I open my eyes and there are her deep, cold, violet, malicious eyes, staring at me.
- She had natural black hair and deep blue eyes that shimmered in the lighting.
- Todd could feel his cheeks blushing a deep crimson red as Rachel finished his question.
- The first stars were already beginning to peek out of the deep blue, cold sky.
- In the east the sky is deep dark blue and the stars are fewer and brighter.
- The night was becoming a deep shade of grey as thunder rumbled in the distance.
Synonyms
dark
intense, vivid, rich, strong, brilliant, glowing, vibrant, bold, warm, flamboyant, eye-catching

noun diːpdip

the deep

1literary The sea.
〈诗/文〉海，海洋
denizens of the deep
海中动物。
Example sentencesExamples
- There's also a chance of seeing blue manta, the dark, silent deltas of the deep.
- The discoveries have emerged from a study of whale song that is redefining what experts know about the giants of the deep.
- I think people are fascinated by these slimy weird monsters of the deep.
- The oarsmen pushed their oars above the water while a brawny man dropped an anchor into the deep.
- A bit later they had proof of his ignorance when he told them to cast their nets in the deep during broad daylight.
- He is an accomplished diver who grows flowers in an amphora he retrieved from the deep.
- And that's before we even get to the more bizarre denizens of the deep.
- At night, the phosphorescence looks as if all the constellations in the inky sky have fallen into the deep.
- He continued to take a twisted delight in showing us the scariest creatures of the deep.
- Even under the laws of man, there is nothing clear-cut about the ownership of these creatures of the deep.
- Of course if your view of fishermen is of the lone few on a trawler battling danger and the deep for a few mackerel it would be difficult to agree.
- He had been steering at the rudder when a great many large, dark shapes darted up from out of the deep.
- In January this year he returned to raise the body from the deep.
Synonyms
the sea, the ocean
1. 1.1usually deeps A deep part of the sea.
  海洋深处
  the dark and menacing deeps
  黑暗而危险的海洋深处。
  figurative the deeps of her imagination
  她想象中的深处。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Tube worms and bacteria coexist in the inky darkness of ocean deeps.
  Everywhere from the shallows of time to the deeps the ocean is one and the same water.
  Any idea what other sort of creatures could wear this sort of camera and go take pictures for you way down in the deep?
  The large ferox trout patrol the deeps and there are shoals of smaller trout in the deeps also.
  If they find anything in the deeps, good for them.
  We reach the sea-bed and swim with things that humans never see; strange deeps and water-angels.
  Later, a couple swam into view, apparitions emerging from the black deeps beyond the porch lights.
  Scanning the area with invisible eyes, the figure finally dismissed its feelings as a mistaken judgement, before swimming on into the murky deeps off the ocean's continental shelf.
  Or, if there are sea monsters out there, they may be hidden in the deeps.
  In the deeps of the Black Sea today, hydrogen sulfide exists at about 200 parts per million.
  At the last moment the dolphins turned and continued at speed towards the deep.
  The North Sea being at the northern end of its range, it may be driven during winter to seek refuge in the few deeps which this sea offers.
  The deeps of the Pacific, the Atlantic, and Indian Oceans all join the circumpolar deeps of the southern oceans.
  Even if this is just a mass colony of plankton, it's still a damn fascinating example of everything we don't know about the deep.
  It is probably as scared as us, blowing out before it vanishes back into the deep.
  Perhaps it was better that he simply fade away into the great black of the deeps.
  Throughout this day, Glen carefully returns six such animals to the deeps.
2Cricket
The part of the field distant from the batsman.
〔板球〕外围场地
Example sentencesExamples
- He was also noted for his magnificent fielding in the deep.
- Unlike the pre-war fast bowlers he was an excellent fielder in the deep and was possessed of a wonderful throwing arm.
- If a better catch has been taken in the deep in any form of cricket, I'm not sure that I've seen it.
- He is an opening batsman or number three, a brilliant fielder in the deep and a useful legspinner and googly bowler.
- He made 70 runs off just 68 balls before being caught in the deep.

adverb diːpdip

1Far down or in; deeply.
深深地
he travelled deep into the forest
Example sentencesExamples
- He walked deeper into the woods, following the sound of running water.
- The peroxide, he says, wouldn't penetrate very deep beneath the surface.
- At the heart of all this is a deep-seated ambivalence about government which runs deep in the Australian psyche.
- He walked up to her and stood very close, looking deep into her eyes with concern.
- The narrator gets off a train in a deserted countryside and walks deep into the forest, where he makes camp and goes to sleep.
- The bracing fresh air penetrates deep into the lungs and instill a feeling of calmness and well-being.
- I ran right into a net fence, flipped over and fell deep into the snow behind it!
- I quickly cut my arm, and in my haste I accidentally cut deep, wincing as a few drops of blood fell to the floor.
- You dance and sing along and make it look natural, but deep down inside you know that you do not belong here.
- Twigs and leaves flew to either side as they went deeper into the woods.
- He then walked deeper into the darkness, looked at the empty throne, and then turned to walk out.
- She often walked deep into the woods behind our house by herself, carrying a handsaw.
- Her muscles clenched around his fingers and she growled deep in her throat.
- Before this point, I had started, earlier on, to question if I actually, deep down, hated women.
- Some short trails lead to viewpoints; longer and more difficult trails penetrate deep into the forest and wilderness.
- But the love of farming runs deep in the Amish heart.
- Sherry stared deep into his eyes like she was listening and like she cared.
- Then Destiny stopped walking and turned back around and walked deeper into the cave.
- We covered our faces to shield ourselves from the nausea and traversed deep into the abyss.
- Alice started laughing and Scarlet stared deep into her eyes.
Synonyms
far down, far in, deep down, way down, to a great depth
far, a long way, a great distance, a good way
1. 1.1 (in sport) distant from the batsman or forward line of one's team.
  （体育用语）外围地，边线地
  he swung the ball in deep
  他把球打到外围。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ireland played very deep in the first half and that's why Cameroon looked superior to us.
  He still goes deep in a lot of counts, throws too many pitches, nibbles around.
  He will have to throw deep a few times early to keep the safeties out of the box.
  By drifting from side to side and dropping deep he found space from which to torment the other team.
  In this game Royal made the mistake of either kicking too deep or not chipping.

Phrases

deep down

In one's inmost feelings, despite appearances to the contrary.
I was happy on the outside, but deep down I was devastated
Example sentencesExamples
- I have to hope that deep down, some of them know what they're doing is wrong.
- You know deep down, you do not want to do this.
- Workers were promising to fight plans to close the plant down, while deep down admitting they were fighting a losing battle.
- Some youngsters think these stories about the past are dreadfully boring and they don't want to hear them anymore but deep down, I think, they know it's part of themselves.
- It wouldn't surprise me if we just simply drifted apart because deep down neither of us think that it's going anywhere.
- I believe that deep down, people want to confess their mistakes.

the deep end

The end of a swimming pool where the water is deepest.
深水区
Example sentencesExamples
- The rest of the class graduated to the deep end, while I hung around the shallows or clung to the side of the pool.
- You can't just have people diving into the deep end of the pool without showing that they can swim.
- I had conquered my fear of drowning very early in my childhood by recklessly throwing myself into the deep end of a pool and being dragged out unconscious.
- At the sound of approaching footsteps, frogs hopped into the filthy, dark water at the deep end of the swimming pool.
- He nodded slowly and turned to swim back to the ladder at the deep end.
- She walked to the deep end and touched the water with the tip of her toes before she dove in.
- Hang on, that's about the depth of the deep end of the local swimming baths.
- One lifeguard was watching the remaining 30 children who had to swim qualifying laps to swim in the deep end.
- The game is played in the deep end of the pool over seven minute quarters with substitution allowed throughout the game.
- Others dived nimbly off the diving board into blue water of the deep end of the huge swimming pool.

dig deep

informal Use a lot of one's physical, mental, or financial resources.
dig deep—I know you can do better
the generous trio decided to dig deep into their own pockets
Example sentencesExamples
- They have the moves, they have the power, but do they have that mental toughness to dig deep for 80 minutes?
- Revellers dug deep, contributing to raffles and stalls to boost the appeal as much as they could.
- The World Cup newcomers then dug deep to snatch a point against all the odds as their vibrant fans celebrated.
- Shoppers rose to the occasion and dug deep into their pockets.
- Generous Swindonians dug deep in their pockets and raised hundreds of pounds for the National Osteoporosis Society.
- Over £700 was raised as performers sang, danced and played, and the audience dug deep for a raffle.
- Time and again you had dug deep for one good cause after another.
- I guess I'll have to dig deep and tap those resources of grit and resilience within me.
- The goal gave City a lift but it was to be short-lived as Town dug deep and battled back to equalise on 64 minutes.
- She had been struggling with niggling injuries but she just goes out there and digs deep and she got her silver medal as a reward.

go off the deep end

1informal Give way immediately to an emotional outburst, especially of anger.
〈非正式〉发作（尤指因愤怒）
now don't go off the deep end—I've thought of an idea
Example sentencesExamples
- I might have suggested your name at some point but that's not reason to go off the deep end at me!
- He was right, she had no business going off the deep end like that in front of anyone.
- Something about Marin was soothing, keeping him calm at times he would've normally gone off the deep end.
- Some Bulgarian leaders, and its media, went off the deep end after a Bulgarian gymnastics hopeful was judged worthy of silver, but not gold.
- I just went off the deep end and I said, ‘Hey, this is going too far’.’
- With each word Julius increased volume, he started to go off the deep end reading me his version of the riot act.
- A few may go off the deep end screaming about human rights, but there are others which are both clear-eyed and clear-headed while being concerned about human rights.
- If anyone out there thinks the Globe & Mail is biased, the Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun and National Post have absolutely gone off the deep end since the election.
- When my soon-to-be ex discovered this budding romance, he went off the deep end - ranting, raving, smashing framed wedding invitations, and shredding my underwear.
- I thought they'd go off the deep end but they weren't surprised at all.
1. 1.1US Go mad; behave extremely strangely.
  〈主美〉狂怒；行动极为反常
  they looked at me as if I had gone off the deep end
  他们那样看着我好像我疯了一样。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Even for a company known for reinventing itself with each new production, it seemed that Headlong Dance Theater had finally gone off the deep end when its new production was announced.
  How should the rest of us regard a once-formidable mind after it has gone off the deep end?
  The one thing that hadn't passed was her determination to be separated legally from her mother, who we both knew had gone off the deep end permanently and had even been trying to sell all of Victoria's belongings.
  I don't know if she's just goofing around or if she's totally gone off the deep end.
  They glanced at each other like she had gone off the deep end, but Ashley obeyed and retrieved her cordless phone from the kitchen.
  My mother has always been crazy but she finally went off the deep end and severed ties with me and her mother who I stay with.
  Toddlers are also creatures of habit, which in the end is perhaps the only thing that saves a parent from going off the deep end.
  As far as warning signs go, two people I knew went off the deep end during various mind expansion attempts.
  It was like a two-year period when I went off the deep end and it culminated in that ludicrous mess.
  And pretty soon the fridge was empty and we're sitting there in the kitchen, laughing so hard about heart disease and strokes that I thought we'd both gone off the deep end.

go (or run) deep

(of emotions, beliefs, etc.) be strongly and wholeheartedly felt or held.
his passion runs deep
〈喻〉他深怀激情。
Example sentencesExamples
- My objective was to get people or somebody in authority to go deeper than the reasons that I really gave.
- Even after years of marriage and familiarity, the love was strong, the respect running deep.
- The most simple, effortless view, the view that fails to go deep enough to stir any real thought.
- Loyalty to a sibling ran deeper than loyalty to a spouse.
- Martin felt that Wills ' motives went deeper than just Paciorek.
- Running deeper than any political beliefs, too, is the deeply American conviction that bloodshed can be cleansing.
- But poverty is high, drug use is common and resentments run deep.
- His allegiance to the cause runs deep.
- I know that Dad's mental scars run deeper.
- I DO understand that racist attitudes TEND to run deep.

in deep

Inextricably involved in or committed to a situation.
he knew that he was in deep when his things began to proliferate in her apartment
Example sentencesExamples
- Four likely London lads are in deep to a mobster and try to find ways to come up with the dosh.
- The shooting began to sink in and he realised he was in deep, way over his head.
- You're in deep in the system, in its fouled blood, in its creaking bones, in its edgy nerves.
- He got himself in deep over his head and now he could spend the rest of his life in jail.
- Besides, Calvin was way in deep with Carol Carmicheal, some senior at the other private school in town.

in deep water (or waters)

informal In trouble or difficulty.
〈非正式〉遇上麻烦，处于困境
he landed in deep water when he began the affair
他开始婚外恋的时候就惹上麻烦了。
Example sentencesExamples
- With journal entries, though, I may find myself in deep water.
- It is evident the administration is in deep water.
- I've been in deep water and he hasn't been in deep water and we'll see how he handles that.
- But when I get in deep water, I prefer to announce that I'm in over my head.
- Many Christians only think of God when they are in deep water, they get in trouble and they scream for God, they get out of trouble, and they run back to their sin and rebellion.
- I'm already in deep water with readers after last week's cruel column in which I described how I plucked and ‘dressed’ a pheasant which was already dead when it came into my possession.
- With his manipulative talents, he landed his opponent in deep waters.
- If it's anything like the outcome of tonight's final episode, then, fellow viewers, we are in deep water.
- Both teams are still in deep water at the bottom of the table.
- How many times have we found our selves in deep water over small and not so small issues?

jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end

informal Face a difficult problem or undertaking with little or no preparation or prior experience.
〈非正式〉碰上难题，撞上麻烦
they're thrown in at the deep end and have to develop skills quickly
Example sentencesExamples
- I was thrown in at the deep end, I had no inclination of what was going to happen.
- On her first job she was thrown in at the deep end when she was sent on a business trip to Northern Ireland.
- I was thrown in at the deep end and they put me on the Finance Committee.
- He was thrown in at the deep end, expected to live at the residential centre he worked at along with the users who were his clients.
- A lot of players were thrown in at the deep end, me being one of them.
- In the past we've had good ideas and jumped in at the deep end.
- With his first assignment, Weston was thrown in at the deep end.
- We were thrown in at the deep end when we won a major global project with a London bank and we needed to get moving quickly.
- I was thrown in at the deep end and I had to learn everything on my feet - it turned out very well indeed.
- She's obviously a planner, rather than an activist like me who jumps in at the deep end.

Derivatives

deepness

noun ˈdiːpnəsˈdipnəs

There's a deepness in this song that I've only glimpsed in other works.
Example sentencesExamples
- When May looks at him again, he sees in her face a maturity and deepness that he has never seen before.
- There weren't any words to describe the deepness of his feelings.
- Her round figure and the deepness of her voice reminded him of the images of the kinds of mothers who were kind and understanding from storybooks.
- Ian preferred moody songwriters who slowly strummed guitars and wallowed self-indulgently in their own impenetrable deepness.

Origin

Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip.

The word deep is related to dip (Old English) and dive (Old English), and in Old English could also mean depth (Late Middle English). The phrase in deep water, ‘in trouble or difficulty’, has biblical origins. The writer of one of the Psalms begged, ‘Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters’. The deep waters of a swimming pool did not become familiar enough to provide linguistic inspiration until the 20th century. If you go off the deep end you have an emotional outburst, especially of anger, and to jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end is to face a difficult undertaking with little or no preparation or experience.

Rhymes

asleep, beep, bleep, cheap, cheep, creep, heap, Jeep, keep, leap, neap, neep, peep, reap, seep, sheep, skin-deep, sleep, steep, Streep, sweep, veep, weep

Definition of deep in US English:

deep

adjectivedipdēp

1Extending far down from the top or surface.
深的
a deep gorge
深谷。
the lake was deep and cold
湖又深又冷。
Example sentencesExamples
- One note of caution though, there is a very deep ditch near the tracks and if you get stuck in it it's a long ways to go for help.
- Because it was narrow and deep, the gorge was seldom influenced by the weather outside.
- The river may look placid, but it is cold, wide, deep and fast-flowing.
- A series of relatively flat, broad steps climb to that valley of deep, cold snow.
- Over millions of years, a small river had carved a deep gorge into the rock.
- Although it is fresh, enclosed water with average visibility of around 10m, it can be cold and deep.
- There were none skilled in managing dog-sleighs and the horses very soon died in the cold, deep snow.
- No one ever goes to the abyss because it's too wide and deep and creepy and cold.
- Subsequently, the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the deep gorge.
- Everywhere there are clear jade rivers with deep natural pools, surrounded by sun-warmed granite boulders.
- Just behind him, a deep trench has been cut in the pristine lawns and a team of archaeologists are busy scraping at the exposed soil.
- The mountain scenery was totally awesome with spectacular peaks, glacial rivers and deep mountain gorges.
- Rocky gullets of white water open out into deep gorges where salmon lie waiting for water to continue their upstream journey.
- Only in the shadows of deep cold craters could you expect to find any, frozen and hidden.
- Since it was built over a deep gorge, it was well protected against destructive forces.
- The lake was deep and its surface smooth and flat.
- It is an astounding architectural monument, rising like a crusty castle from a plain broken by deep, dramatic gorges.
- The water is choppy, cold and deep - the chances are you can't even see the bottom.
- We have lakes that are cold and deep and we have lakes that are larger than some European countries.
- The steep cliffs tumble abruptly into the sea, scarred by deep gorges which drip with greenery.
Synonyms
extending far down
1. 1.1 Extending or situated far in or down from the outer edge or surface.
  深的
  a deep alcove
  深深的凹室。
  deep in the woods
  在森林深处。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The bar and grill may be deep in the basement, but the friendly waiting staff and chilled music maintain an upbeat mood and create a warm atmosphere.
  The question remains regarding how to merge these surface and deep structures.
  It helps to re-direct blood from the surface veins into the deep veins, and stops blood from flowing back out to the surface veins.
  The frogs' eardrums are unusually deep in their skulls.
  The lounge was a comfortable and well-appointed room deep in the bowels of the ship.
  Eleanor made sure she was deep enough in the pool before she turned around.
  After a time, when we knew that we were deep enough into the woods that other students wouldn't be around, we held hands.
  White grubs feed on roots deeper in the soil.
  The focus this time around is on the extreme environments of the deep ocean floor and the weird and wonderful denizens that flourish there.
  They inhabit all tropical and warm temperate seas, from the surface to moderately deep levels.
  They have the ability to penetrate right into the deep layers of the skin and travel to various organs, glands and tissues of the body.
  The grave generally is located in a riverbed or somewhere deep in the forest.
  Animals begin to colonize the basalt volcanoes when they are still deep beneath the sea surface.
  I needed to know how deep in the forest he had been.
  The cylinders will measure how much oxygen is consumed by organisms in the deep ocean.
  I have also read that there are more accidents happening on these deep dives.
  Though the bullets were too deep in his body to be removed, they didn't kill him.
  As they went even deeper into the forest the creatures got more menacing looking.
  Last September we went to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, just in the general admission section which was deep in the woods.
  Why is it impossible to pump water from very deep in the ground with a surface pump?
  Synonyms
  extending far back, extending far in, extending a long way back, extensive
2. 1.2predicative (after a measurement and in questions) extending a specified distance from the top, surface, or outer edge.
  在度量之后或在问题中有…深的
  the well was 200 feet deep
  这井有200英尺深。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Every day, the inmates have a task to perform - head into the surrounding desert and dig a hole five feet deep and five feet wide.
  That part of the Black Sea used to dump the waste is 2000 metres deep.
  No trace of the car or the victim were ever found, only a 55 meter deep crater, and 500m of missing road.
  The engineers first dug a trench three feet wide and seventy feet deep or all the way down to the bedrock around the entire sixteen acres.
  The chapel is two feet high, 12 and a half inches wide and 15 inches deep.
  There was a cave formed by the water, which was about 15 metres deep, and probably the same high.
  The ground was still soft, it was only October, and in no time I had a hole a spade by a spade and a half wide, and maybe two feet deep.
  As the level of the reservoir falls, it reveals mud several feet deep, silt deposited from upstream.
  It floated a short distance before becoming completely submerged in the river, thought to be between six and eight feet deep.
  In Keighley Fire Station - then the building on the left next to the bridge - the water was several feet deep.
  Physically, how do you go about searching something two acres wide, and many feet deep?
  Once Mohammed said that beyond the coral, the sea is 60 foot deep, I felt too scared to go out any further.
  The depth of a canal can vary from 10 to 15 metres, whereas creeks tend to be in the order of three metres deep.
  What are you going to do when the ground below you suddenly disappears and a 100 meter deep hole opens up?
  Mr Croxford, whose mother lives in Haverfordwest, suffered a fatal 8cm deep wound to his heart.
  It was a problem getting this water to the surface as the average well was 100 feet deep.
  Wearing surgical masks and gloves, men climbed down to the bottom of the square hole, about four metres deep.
  Adding more debt to a debt ridden business is like adding a sledge to the back of a man trudging through six foot deep snow.
  Most Icelanders are put to rest in a grave, which is two metres deep, in a churchyard subsequent to the appropriate ceremony.
  After half a mile of climbing, the path levelled and the landscape opened out, there were drifts a couple of feet deep at gaps and gateways.
  Synonyms
  in depth, downwards, inwards, from top to bottom, from the surface, in vertical extent
3. 1.3in combination As far up or down as a specified point.
  …深的
  standing waist-deep in the river
  站在河中，水没到腰部。
4. 1.4predicative In a specified number of ranks one behind another.
  成…排的
  in combination they were standing three-deep at the bar
  他们在酒吧里站成三排。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Mostly I have seen them packed into crates five deep and obviously dying.
  On that afternoon the crowds lining Constitution Hill were three to four deep, waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of Edward VIII as he returned to Buckingham Palace.
  It was three-deep at the bar, with icy platters of oysters and glasses of sparkling wine littering the marble top.
  The damp weather did not deter the crowd which was six deep in places.
  Sadly, without ranks of police four deep, the football fans will rip out each other's throats.
  Organized ranks, five deep and five wide, marched right below him.
5. 1.5 Taking in or giving out a lot of air.
  （吸气或吐气）深深的
  she took a deep breath
  她深吸一口气。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I slip out the front door, take a deep breath of the cold morning air, and start to stretch.
  She finally reached the surface, and took a deep breath of the cold, crisp, mountain air.
  You can hear the echo of the long hours he's spent trying to understand in his deep sigh.
  A series of deep breaths can be done anywhere and at anytime.
  She breathed out a deep sigh of regret that drew Lauren's attention back to Haley.
  The stadium lights glare down coldly as you inhale a deep breath of cold, crisp air.
  Once she was settled in with an arm slung over his chest, she sighed a deep breath of relief.
  He heard Joe heave a deep sigh behind him but he didn't turn to look at the younger man.
  After you've taken a few deep breaths and enjoyed the rush of achieving your goal, where do you go next?
  The girl cast another glance behind, took a deep breath and stepped forward.
  Nick let out a deep sigh and watched his breath turn to mist against the cold night air.
  So the next time you have a major presentation/meeting, calm down take deep breaths for at least one minute.
  Relax, take a deep breath and remember, it's not the end of the world.
  I take three slow deep breaths to steady my nerves as I prepare to spring like a tiger on its unsuspecting prey.
  She took a deep breath and swallowed the sobs that were rising in her throat.
  I took a deep breath and marched with Catherine to the front door.
  I walked a step behind him, taking deep intakes and trying to catch up with my breath.
  There was then a short silence followed by a long, deep sigh.
  My brow burned, and I sucked a deep breath, sending the oxygen to my muscles.
  Michael sighed, leaning his head back as he took a deep breath to calm himself.
6. 1.6 Far back in the outfield.
  his first pitch was hit into deep left field
  Example sentencesExamples
  John Olerud doubled to deep centerfield while the Twins manager summoned Joe Nathan.
  He blasts a volley from a deep cross into the side-netting.
  Carr looked for Johnson on at least two other deep throws that fell incomplete.
  If he has a weakness, it is a questionable ability to make the deep throw well.
  He does much more than a traditional safety who just plays a deep center field.
  It's hard to tell from the bleachers whether pitches are balls or strikes, and you lose sight of balls hit to the deep outfield.
  Adam Johnson's deep cross from the right found Martin Packer on the opposite flank.
  His deep cross nearly becomes a freak goal; it spins back towards the net and rolls right along the top of the crossbar and stays in play.
  After fielding the ball, however, the pitcher threw it way over the first baseman into deep right field.
2Very intense or extreme.
剧烈的，极度的
she was in deep trouble
她深陷困境。
a deep sleep
沉睡。
a deep economic recession
严重经济萧条。
Example sentencesExamples
- It was like waking up from a deep sleep, I gradually became more aware of what was going on.
- At the heart of the conflict between were deep disagreements over economic policy.
- Not only was the business in trouble, but the economy in the UK was in a deep recession.
- After a blissfully deep sleep I went out early in the morning to take photographs.
- Scotland is pinning its hopes on the retail sector to keep it out of a deep recession.
- They are in deep, deep trouble, and the economy will get worse and worse.
- When citizens lack confidence in the basic institutions of democracy, the nation is in very deep trouble.
- Soon I fell into a deep slumber, listening to the mountain animals in the distance.
- Behind the question of course lies a deep ignorance of the reality of life in working class communities.
- All of the medications presented have the potential to cause unplanned deep sedation.
- Stock markets have reacted to the deep uncertainties this year by marking time.
- The policies they concocted, however, offered too little, too late and exposed deep division in White ranks.
- There is no question of deep intoxication from drugs, poisons or other chemical agents.
- We think that humanity could be heading for deep trouble unless we take action very soon.
- She almost transformed the audience from deep gloom into spontaneous applause.
- Waking, dreaming and deep sleep are the other three states, which are the normal states of consciousness.
- I closed my eyes as the sun began to set and drifted off into a deep sleep.
- The mother-of-two was treated in intensive care after slipping into a deep coma after the accident.
- If you found yourself playing head to head against him, you were in very deep trouble.
- Pressure on the US dollar in the form of a deep recession or a balance of payments crisis in the US is unlikely.
Synonyms
sound, heavy, profound, intense
1. 2.1 (of an emotion or feeling) intensely felt.
  （情绪，感情）强烈的，深厚的
  deep disappointment
  极度的失望。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to her family relatives and friends.
  For her part, Jan has asked me to extend her deep gratitude to all who have been praying for her and the folks.
  Underlying these questions was a deep uneasiness about the size and purpose of American power.
  Sandy was surprised that he answered questions about himself revealing a deep insecurity.
  She has a tendency to use quite clinical language - which masks deep emotions, but can make her look a bit of a cold fish on the page.
  Since the worst news was confirmed, the collective feelings have changed to deep sadness - and anger.
  She fell into deep confusion when close and intimate contact happened between them.
  That is the exact opposite of my intention, which is deadly serious and prompted by deep grief and fierce anger.
  Personal relationships are full of deep feelings and emotions but you need to wait for the right time to expose them.
  I have also tried to instill in my children a deep respect for natural healing.
  The fact that no-one has certain answers to these questions is a cause for deep concern.
  Deepest sympathy is extended to his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.
  She came in smiling then stopped hen she saw the deep puzzlement on her son's face.
  He said that all farmers are going through a nightmare of falling incomes and deep uncertainty about their futures.
  It was a deep feeling of dissatisfaction, and it was making ordinary people do very crazy things.
  This place is home, if anywhere is, and I love it with a deep passion.
  Women were drawn to him, not just because of a taste for the powerful, but because he was a genuine romantic capable of deep affection.
  With deep regret he saw the base in the distance, not wanting this moment to end.
  Her neighbours in Passage offer their deepest sympathy to her relatives and many friends.
  The club extend their deep gratitude to all who support the weekly draws.
  Synonyms
  intense, heartfelt, deeply felt, fervent, ardent, impassioned, wholehearted, deep-seated, deep-rooted, thorough, thoroughgoing, serious
2. 2.2 Profound or penetrating in awareness or understanding.
  透彻的，深刻的
  a deep analysis
  透彻的分析。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I think he had a deep understanding of military matters and of leadership.
  This is such an illuminating play and, at times, profoundly deep.
  It is a subject of deep discussion and occasional confusion.
  Any successful international expansion requires caution, patience and a deep understanding of the new market.
  They like to have a deep understanding of how to do business.
  It seems a bit odd to try to package a fairly deep question in the context of a genre this fluffy and idiotic.
  A deep understanding of traditional music provides a firm foundation for his impressive body of work.
  Behind the spectacles and deep thinking there is a forceful man, who is tough to argue with.
  After 25 years of deep thought, Roger believes he has answered the eternal question as to why we are here.
  The people are warm and welcoming with a deep awareness of the past and great pride in the richness of their culture.
  He opens by wringing his hands and asking three really deep questions.
  It is grave, sometimes eloquent, responsive to sorrow, filled with deep questioning.
  They deserve deep analysis and consideration in an objective fashion.
  I must also take notice of her deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs, despite the fact that she has never lived there.
  You can be effective in solving problems in society because you have a deep understanding of those problems and their origins.
  Of course this is a difficult test and requires deep study and travel throughout Africa.
  And Robin has sent a list of deep questions for us to answer - an interview he'll put on his very interesting site.
  Those who worked with him at the time have commented on his deep understanding of Canada and Canadian issues.
  It has to be informed by a deep understanding of the period and its cosmology.
  He has a deep understanding of their characters, reaching out across the centuries to touch them as if they were old friends.
  Synonyms
  clever, intelligent, intellectual
3. 2.3 Difficult to understand.
  深奥的
  this is all getting too deep for me
  这些对我来说都太深奥了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  All in all there are plotlines and deep character developments that your average three year old just can't appreciate.
  Nothing deep or philosophical, you understand, just: how is this going to get better?
  He tries to make me feel better by dressing it up in deep and intellectual language.
  But it's very deep and mysterious and superbly written, and superbly translated too.
  But I shall say nothing about the deep and difficult problems this contention raises.
  I seem to remember getting into some fairly deep Samuel Beckett.
  The struggles of the American writer to explain the deep mysteries of the British character are pure joy.
  He was equally ready to discuss a problem with a first year student or a colleague, to work through an elementary point or puzzle over a deep problem.
  This turns out to be an argument which raises deep and difficult issues, and there is no consensus about the proper response to it.
  For once the child was quiescent as if it were asleep, or pondering upon some deep enigma.
  They understood something very deep that we more secular types never learned.
  Do you understand what deep and metaphysical things he is trying to say?
  Synonyms
  obscure, mysterious, hidden, secret, unfathomable, fathomless, opaque, abstruse, recondite, esoteric, enigmatic, arcane, delphic
4. 2.4deep inpredicative Fully absorbed or involved in (a state or activity)
  深陷的，专心的，全神贯注的
  they were deep in their own thoughts
  他们都深陷沉思。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He closed his eyes and furrowed his brow, appearing to be deep in deliberation about something.
  So deep in thought was he, he didn't hear the door open and close behind him.
  They rushed up, shouting insults at the sage who was then deep in meditation.
  An hour passed, seeming to him like a few minutes, so deep in thought he was.
  The other motorists were most cooperative, and the policemen on duty were deep in conversation.
  Still deep in easy conversation, the two finished their drinks and left the coffeehouse.
  She must have been deep in thought because she didn't even notice Vivian standing in the doorway.
  I pointed to the two of them, still deep in conversation by the karaoke machine.
  He looked really deep in thought and sad at the same time.
  A man and a woman standing leaning up against the bar just behind where we are sitting are deep in conversation.
  Then he'd go off and make himself a cup of coffee still deep in thought, sometimes forgetting to add sugar and sometimes adding too much.
  She was taking very little bites of food and looked very deep in thought.
  Meanwhile, Derek was deep in discussion with the restaurant manager on the subject of music.
  Jay and Stella were deep in quiet conversation in the other end of the cell.
  I had been so deep in thought that I hadn't heard her trying to get my attention.
  He acted as if she'd been deep in conversation with him, and didn't even introduce himself.
  I pretended to be deep in conversation in the middle of a very important telephone call.
  Shouts and periodic crashes from upstairs let him know that Meg was still deep in her game.
  He kept gazing out over the calm ocean and was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Caitlin come up from behind him.
  I walk away while seemingly deep in technical conversation with Tony.
  Synonyms
  rapt, absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied, immersed, steeped, lost, captivated, spellbound, riveted, gripped, enthralled, intent, engaged
5. 2.5 (of a person) unpredictable and secretive.
  （人）高深莫测的；不坦率的；守口如瓶的
  that Thomas is a deep one
  那个托马斯真是个高深莫测的人。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I'm a pretty deep person, and cruising gives me a chance to be alone and think.
  The world was scared of him, because he was too deep, or forthright, or brave.
  As you would expect from someone who has made a living in the movie capital for more than 30 years, he is neither a subtle nor a very deep man.
  I've always wanted to meet you, you seem like such a deep person with a beautiful soul.
3(of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill.
（声响）深沉的
a deep, resonant voice
深沉而洪亮的声音。
Example sentencesExamples
- Then growling deeply, he brings his face a little closer and lets out a deep roar.
- Lightly she tapped on the wooden door to hear the deep boom of her father's voice tell her to enter.
- Then a second explosion was felt, with a deep roar and a juddering as the whole cinema shook.
- She slipped her arm through one strap and was about to walk away when she heard a deep chuckle from behind her.
- Everett had a very deep bass voice that sounded perpetually gloomy and mournful when a person wasn't used to him.
- Nothing was heard or seen until and deep growl came from behind Callum.
- Her voice then took on a remarkably deep tone as she stood there with a far away look in her eyes.
- A voice spoke from behind him, a deep and rich baritone which made him jump slightly.
- Do you think it would be better to use a large bell with deep tones or a small, higher pitched bell?
- At his urging I strummed the guitar, closing my eyes as a gorgeous deep sound resonated.
- She threw back her head and laughed and laughed, a deep rumbling that seemed to come from her very soul.
- This means that there are additional deep sounds which cannot be heard.
- His deep voice comes from behind me, and as I turn my head, sure enough, my husband has returned to my side.
- As Helen ran down the narrow hallway, the silence was broken by a deep booming sound.
- At that moment the deep boom of the great brass bell reverberated through the monastery.
- Before we had a chance to begin dancing, we were interrupted by a deep voice from behind me.
- Tally froze as a deep voice sounded behind them, sounding oddly unlike the voice of Orion.
- Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers.
- His voice was deep and throaty, resonating in his chest as though he had just woken from a very long sleep.
- He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away.
Synonyms
low-pitched, low, bass, full-toned, rich, powerful, resonant, rumbling, booming, resounding, sonorous
4(of color) dark and intense.
（颜色）深色的
a deep pink
深粉色。
Example sentencesExamples
- It has a deep magenta color that contrasts well with the more dominant green and gray foliage colors of the garden.
- I open my eyes and there are her deep, cold, violet, malicious eyes, staring at me.
- As the shingles weather to a deep grey, the house appears from a distance to disappear into the forest.
- Colors appear natural, blacks are deep and rich with only a minor lack of shadow detail.
- The colours are deep and rich and help set an operatic mood and tone for almost every scene.
- In the east the sky is deep dark blue and the stars are fewer and brighter.
- They were a rather mysterious, deep blue, so much so that they nearly blended in with their pupils.
- The rest of the head is deep blue, extending in a line through the eye, giving the birds a masked appearance.
- This contrasted against his dark brown skin, jet-black hair and deep brown, yet cold eyes.
- Todd could feel his cheeks blushing a deep crimson red as Rachel finished his question.
- The sky had become a dark shade of indigo, tinged with the remnants of deep magenta.
- The dress was a similar material to the other one but this time it was deep purple.
- The night was becoming a deep shade of grey as thunder rumbled in the distance.
- This colour can range from washed-out orange and light salmon hues to vibrant day-glow and rich deep cherry pinks.
- Although the main stem is still thin and whippy, it is an attractive, shiny, deep purple in colour.
- She had natural black hair and deep blue eyes that shimmered in the lighting.
- The bruise on his neck was deep purple and was easily visible even with his collar turned up.
- I sit on the ledge and watch the sun play with incandescent shadows of deep green, as red deer graze in the distance.
- He had short golden blonde hair and deep blue eyes behind thin framed glasses.
- The first stars were already beginning to peek out of the deep blue, cold sky.
Synonyms
dark

noundipdēp

the deepliterary

1The sea.
〈诗/文〉海，海洋
denizens of the deep
海中动物。
Example sentencesExamples
- It will be recalled that waters for the biblical flood came from opened "windows of heaven" and broken-up "fountains of the deep."
Synonyms
the sea, the ocean
1. 1.1usually deeps A deep part of the sea.
  海洋深处
  the dark and menacing deeps
  黑暗而危险的海洋深处。
  figurative the deeps of her imagination
  她想象中的深处。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As if the riches of the land were not enough, the treasures of the deep were added thereto.
  The general belief among fishermen is that, since the deeps afford little if any produce, the companies will end up sharing the shallows with them.
  The murky deep holds the answer for many questions.
  That is over now, and he lies with about 5,000 other seamen in the deep.
  A headless body, an ancient sunken city, a haunted woman, a mystery in the deep.
  The giants of the deep are not the only drawcards here.
  It is this which surrounds all the deeps.
  The Titanic did not plunge into the water suddenly, he declared, but settled slowly into the deep with its hundreds of passengers.
  Even if this is just a mass colony of plankton, it's still a damn fascinating example of everything we don't know about the deep.
  These rare leviathans of the deep have not been seen in the North Atlantic for many years.
  In the deeps of the Black Sea today, hydrogen sulfide exists at about 200 parts per million.
  They are irridescent purple when they come up out of the deep.
  In the shadow of the trees lurked a thousand terrors of the deep.
  The sea becomes a field with the clear blue separations of the deeps.
  The waters closed in over me, the deep was round about me; weeds were wrapped about my head at the roots of the mountains.
  Imagine, if you can, a massive earthquake and the flooding splash made when this mountain range fell into the waters of the deep.
  We need the sound that is the awesome silence of the deep.
  There are real mysteries to the deep.
  Later, a couple swam into view, apparitions emerging from the black deeps beyond the porch lights.
  There's also a chance of seeing blue manta, the dark, silent deltas of the deep.

adverbdipdēp

1Far down or in; deeply.
深深地
traveling deep into the countryside
深入乡村旅行。
Example sentencesExamples
- At the heart of all this is a deep-seated ambivalence about government which runs deep in the Australian psyche.
- Twigs and leaves flew to either side as they went deeper into the woods.
- The bracing fresh air penetrates deep into the lungs and instill a feeling of calmness and well-being.
- The peroxide, he says, wouldn't penetrate very deep beneath the surface.
- You dance and sing along and make it look natural, but deep down inside you know that you do not belong here.
- Alice started laughing and Scarlet stared deep into her eyes.
- He walked deeper into the woods, following the sound of running water.
- We covered our faces to shield ourselves from the nausea and traversed deep into the abyss.
- But the love of farming runs deep in the Amish heart.
- He then walked deeper into the darkness, looked at the empty throne, and then turned to walk out.
- I ran right into a net fence, flipped over and fell deep into the snow behind it!
- Her muscles clenched around his fingers and she growled deep in her throat.
- Some short trails lead to viewpoints; longer and more difficult trails penetrate deep into the forest and wilderness.
- Sherry stared deep into his eyes like she was listening and like she cared.
- The narrator gets off a train in a deserted countryside and walks deep into the forest, where he makes camp and goes to sleep.
- Then Destiny stopped walking and turned back around and walked deeper into the cave.
- I quickly cut my arm, and in my haste I accidentally cut deep, wincing as a few drops of blood fell to the floor.
- Before this point, I had started, earlier on, to question if I actually, deep down, hated women.
- He walked up to her and stood very close, looking deep into her eyes with concern.
- She often walked deep into the woods behind our house by herself, carrying a handsaw.
Synonyms
far down, far in, deep down, way down, to a great depth
far, a long way, a great distance, a good way
1. 1.1 (in sports) distant from the start of a play or the forward line of one's team.
  （体育用语）外围地，边线地
  the defense played deep
  Example sentencesExamples
  In this game Royal made the mistake of either kicking too deep or not chipping.
  Ireland played very deep in the first half and that's why Cameroon looked superior to us.
  He still goes deep in a lot of counts, throws too many pitches, nibbles around.
  By drifting from side to side and dropping deep he found space from which to torment the other team.
  He will have to throw deep a few times early to keep the safeties out of the box.

Phrases

the deep end

The end of a swimming pool where the water is deepest.
深水区
Example sentencesExamples
- He nodded slowly and turned to swim back to the ladder at the deep end.
- The game is played in the deep end of the pool over seven minute quarters with substitution allowed throughout the game.
- You can't just have people diving into the deep end of the pool without showing that they can swim.
- I had conquered my fear of drowning very early in my childhood by recklessly throwing myself into the deep end of a pool and being dragged out unconscious.
- Others dived nimbly off the diving board into blue water of the deep end of the huge swimming pool.
- At the sound of approaching footsteps, frogs hopped into the filthy, dark water at the deep end of the swimming pool.
- She walked to the deep end and touched the water with the tip of her toes before she dove in.
- One lifeguard was watching the remaining 30 children who had to swim qualifying laps to swim in the deep end.
- The rest of the class graduated to the deep end, while I hung around the shallows or clung to the side of the pool.
- Hang on, that's about the depth of the deep end of the local swimming baths.

go off the deep end

1informal Give way immediately to an emotional outburst, especially of anger.
〈非正式〉发作（尤指因愤怒）
Example sentencesExamples
- Some Bulgarian leaders, and its media, went off the deep end after a Bulgarian gymnastics hopeful was judged worthy of silver, but not gold.
- A few may go off the deep end screaming about human rights, but there are others which are both clear-eyed and clear-headed while being concerned about human rights.
- Something about Marin was soothing, keeping him calm at times he would've normally gone off the deep end.
- I might have suggested your name at some point but that's not reason to go off the deep end at me!
- He was right, she had no business going off the deep end like that in front of anyone.
- I just went off the deep end and I said, ‘Hey, this is going too far’.’
- When my soon-to-be ex discovered this budding romance, he went off the deep end - ranting, raving, smashing framed wedding invitations, and shredding my underwear.
- I thought they'd go off the deep end but they weren't surprised at all.
- If anyone out there thinks the Globe & Mail is biased, the Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun and National Post have absolutely gone off the deep end since the election.
- With each word Julius increased volume, he started to go off the deep end reading me his version of the riot act.
1. 1.1US Go mad; behave extremely strangely.
  〈主美〉狂怒；行动极为反常
  they looked at me as if I had gone off the deep end
  他们那样看着我好像我疯了一样。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And pretty soon the fridge was empty and we're sitting there in the kitchen, laughing so hard about heart disease and strokes that I thought we'd both gone off the deep end.
  How should the rest of us regard a once-formidable mind after it has gone off the deep end?
  As far as warning signs go, two people I knew went off the deep end during various mind expansion attempts.
  I don't know if she's just goofing around or if she's totally gone off the deep end.
  Even for a company known for reinventing itself with each new production, it seemed that Headlong Dance Theater had finally gone off the deep end when its new production was announced.
  Toddlers are also creatures of habit, which in the end is perhaps the only thing that saves a parent from going off the deep end.
  It was like a two-year period when I went off the deep end and it culminated in that ludicrous mess.
  The one thing that hadn't passed was her determination to be separated legally from her mother, who we both knew had gone off the deep end permanently and had even been trying to sell all of Victoria's belongings.
  They glanced at each other like she had gone off the deep end, but Ashley obeyed and retrieved her cordless phone from the kitchen.
  My mother has always been crazy but she finally went off the deep end and severed ties with me and her mother who I stay with.

go (or run) deep

(of emotions, beliefs, etc.) be strongly and wholeheartedly felt or held.
his passion runs deep
〈喻〉他深怀激情。
Example sentencesExamples
- But poverty is high, drug use is common and resentments run deep.
- Running deeper than any political beliefs, too, is the deeply American conviction that bloodshed can be cleansing.
- The most simple, effortless view, the view that fails to go deep enough to stir any real thought.
- His allegiance to the cause runs deep.
- My objective was to get people or somebody in authority to go deeper than the reasons that I really gave.
- Loyalty to a sibling ran deeper than loyalty to a spouse.
- Even after years of marriage and familiarity, the love was strong, the respect running deep.
- I know that Dad's mental scars run deeper.
- I DO understand that racist attitudes TEND to run deep.
- Martin felt that Wills ' motives went deeper than just Paciorek.

in deep

Inextricably involved in or committed to a situation.
he knew that he was in deep when his things began to proliferate in her apartment
Example sentencesExamples
- Four likely London lads are in deep to a mobster and try to find ways to come up with the dosh.
- Besides, Calvin was way in deep with Carol Carmicheal, some senior at the other private school in town.
- The shooting began to sink in and he realised he was in deep, way over his head.
- He got himself in deep over his head and now he could spend the rest of his life in jail.
- You're in deep in the system, in its fouled blood, in its creaking bones, in its edgy nerves.

in deep water (or waters)

informal In trouble or difficulty.
〈非正式〉遇上麻烦，处于困境
he landed in deep water when he began the affair
他开始婚外恋的时候就惹上麻烦了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Both teams are still in deep water at the bottom of the table.
- It is evident the administration is in deep water.
- With journal entries, though, I may find myself in deep water.
- Many Christians only think of God when they are in deep water, they get in trouble and they scream for God, they get out of trouble, and they run back to their sin and rebellion.
- With his manipulative talents, he landed his opponent in deep waters.
- But when I get in deep water, I prefer to announce that I'm in over my head.
- I've been in deep water and he hasn't been in deep water and we'll see how he handles that.
- I'm already in deep water with readers after last week's cruel column in which I described how I plucked and ‘dressed’ a pheasant which was already dead when it came into my possession.
- If it's anything like the outcome of tonight's final episode, then, fellow viewers, we are in deep water.
- How many times have we found our selves in deep water over small and not so small issues?

jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end

informal Face a difficult problem or undertaking with little experience of it.
〈非正式〉碰上难题，撞上麻烦
Example sentencesExamples
- I was thrown in at the deep end and I had to learn everything on my feet - it turned out very well indeed.
- In the past we've had good ideas and jumped in at the deep end.
- We were thrown in at the deep end when we won a major global project with a London bank and we needed to get moving quickly.
- A lot of players were thrown in at the deep end, me being one of them.
- I was thrown in at the deep end, I had no inclination of what was going to happen.
- She's obviously a planner, rather than an activist like me who jumps in at the deep end.
- I was thrown in at the deep end and they put me on the Finance Committee.
- On her first job she was thrown in at the deep end when she was sent on a business trip to Northern Ireland.
- He was thrown in at the deep end, expected to live at the residential centre he worked at along with the users who were his clients.
- With his first assignment, Weston was thrown in at the deep end.

Origin

Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip.

词汇	deep
释义	Definition of deep in English: deep adjective diːpdip 1Extending far down from the top or surface. 深的 a deep gorge 深谷。 the lake was deep and cold 湖又深又冷。 Example sentencesExamples Over millions of years, a small river had carved a deep gorge into the rock. The river may look placid, but it is cold, wide, deep and fast-flowing. No one ever goes to the abyss because it's too wide and deep and creepy and cold. Rocky gullets of white water open out into deep gorges where salmon lie waiting for water to continue their upstream journey. Only in the shadows of deep cold craters could you expect to find any, frozen and hidden. Since it was built over a deep gorge, it was well protected against destructive forces. It is an astounding architectural monument, rising like a crusty castle from a plain broken by deep, dramatic gorges. Although it is fresh, enclosed water with average visibility of around 10m, it can be cold and deep. The lake was deep and its surface smooth and flat. The water is choppy, cold and deep - the chances are you can't even see the bottom. Everywhere there are clear jade rivers with deep natural pools, surrounded by sun-warmed granite boulders. One note of caution though, there is a very deep ditch near the tracks and if you get stuck in it it's a long ways to go for help. Just behind him, a deep trench has been cut in the pristine lawns and a team of archaeologists are busy scraping at the exposed soil. Because it was narrow and deep, the gorge was seldom influenced by the weather outside. We have lakes that are cold and deep and we have lakes that are larger than some European countries. A series of relatively flat, broad steps climb to that valley of deep, cold snow. The mountain scenery was totally awesome with spectacular peaks, glacial rivers and deep mountain gorges. There were none skilled in managing dog-sleighs and the horses very soon died in the cold, deep snow. The steep cliffs tumble abruptly into the sea, scarred by deep gorges which drip with greenery. Subsequently, the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the deep gorge. Synonyms extending far down cavernous, yawning, gaping, huge, big, great, extensive, profound, unplumbed bottomless, immeasurable, fathomless, unfathomable rare chasmic 1.1 Extending or situated far in from the outer edge or surface. 深的 a deep alcove 深深的凹室。 deep in the woods 在森林深处。 Example sentencesExamples It helps to re-direct blood from the surface veins into the deep veins, and stops blood from flowing back out to the surface veins. The cylinders will measure how much oxygen is consumed by organisms in the deep ocean. After a time, when we knew that we were deep enough into the woods that other students wouldn't be around, we held hands. The frogs' eardrums are unusually deep in their skulls. The focus this time around is on the extreme environments of the deep ocean floor and the weird and wonderful denizens that flourish there. The lounge was a comfortable and well-appointed room deep in the bowels of the ship. I needed to know how deep in the forest he had been. I have also read that there are more accidents happening on these deep dives. The grave generally is located in a riverbed or somewhere deep in the forest. Last September we went to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, just in the general admission section which was deep in the woods. As they went even deeper into the forest the creatures got more menacing looking. Though the bullets were too deep in his body to be removed, they didn't kill him. The bar and grill may be deep in the basement, but the friendly waiting staff and chilled music maintain an upbeat mood and create a warm atmosphere. They have the ability to penetrate right into the deep layers of the skin and travel to various organs, glands and tissues of the body. White grubs feed on roots deeper in the soil. The question remains regarding how to merge these surface and deep structures. They inhabit all tropical and warm temperate seas, from the surface to moderately deep levels. Why is it impossible to pump water from very deep in the ground with a surface pump? Eleanor made sure she was deep enough in the pool before she turned around. Animals begin to colonize the basalt volcanoes when they are still deep beneath the sea surface. Synonyms extending far back/in, extending a long way back, extensive 1.2predicative (after a measurement and in questions) extending a specified distance from the top, surface, or outer edge. 在度量之后或在问题中有…深的 the well was 200 feet deep 这井有200英尺深。 Example sentencesExamples There was a cave formed by the water, which was about 15 metres deep, and probably the same high. Physically, how do you go about searching something two acres wide, and many feet deep? The depth of a canal can vary from 10 to 15 metres, whereas creeks tend to be in the order of three metres deep. After half a mile of climbing, the path levelled and the landscape opened out, there were drifts a couple of feet deep at gaps and gateways. Mr Croxford, whose mother lives in Haverfordwest, suffered a fatal 8cm deep wound to his heart. As the level of the reservoir falls, it reveals mud several feet deep, silt deposited from upstream. The ground was still soft, it was only October, and in no time I had a hole a spade by a spade and a half wide, and maybe two feet deep. Once Mohammed said that beyond the coral, the sea is 60 foot deep, I felt too scared to go out any further. Most Icelanders are put to rest in a grave, which is two metres deep, in a churchyard subsequent to the appropriate ceremony. It floated a short distance before becoming completely submerged in the river, thought to be between six and eight feet deep. Wearing surgical masks and gloves, men climbed down to the bottom of the square hole, about four metres deep. Adding more debt to a debt ridden business is like adding a sledge to the back of a man trudging through six foot deep snow. It was a problem getting this water to the surface as the average well was 100 feet deep. Every day, the inmates have a task to perform - head into the surrounding desert and dig a hole five feet deep and five feet wide. In Keighley Fire Station - then the building on the left next to the bridge - the water was several feet deep. That part of the Black Sea used to dump the waste is 2000 metres deep. No trace of the car or the victim were ever found, only a 55 meter deep crater, and 500m of missing road. The engineers first dug a trench three feet wide and seventy feet deep or all the way down to the bedrock around the entire sixteen acres. What are you going to do when the ground below you suddenly disappears and a 100 meter deep hole opens up? The chapel is two feet high, 12 and a half inches wide and 15 inches deep. Synonyms in depth, downwards, inwards, from top to bottom, from the surface, in vertical extent 1.3in combination As far up or down as a specified point. …深的 they stood waist-deep in the water 站在河中，水没到腰部。 1.4predicative In a specified number of ranks one behind another. 成…排的 in combination they were standing three-deep at the bar 他们在酒吧里站成三排。 Example sentencesExamples It was three-deep at the bar, with icy platters of oysters and glasses of sparkling wine littering the marble top. On that afternoon the crowds lining Constitution Hill were three to four deep, waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of Edward VIII as he returned to Buckingham Palace. Sadly, without ranks of police four deep, the football fans will rip out each other's throats. The damp weather did not deter the crowd which was six deep in places. Organized ranks, five deep and five wide, marched right below him. Mostly I have seen them packed into crates five deep and obviously dying. 1.5 Taking in or giving out a lot of air. （吸气或吐气）深深的 she took a deep breath 她深吸一口气。 Example sentencesExamples The girl cast another glance behind, took a deep breath and stepped forward. I walked a step behind him, taking deep intakes and trying to catch up with my breath. After you've taken a few deep breaths and enjoyed the rush of achieving your goal, where do you go next? Once she was settled in with an arm slung over his chest, she sighed a deep breath of relief. So the next time you have a major presentation/meeting, calm down take deep breaths for at least one minute. She finally reached the surface, and took a deep breath of the cold, crisp, mountain air. I take three slow deep breaths to steady my nerves as I prepare to spring like a tiger on its unsuspecting prey. My brow burned, and I sucked a deep breath, sending the oxygen to my muscles. A series of deep breaths can be done anywhere and at anytime. Relax, take a deep breath and remember, it's not the end of the world. You can hear the echo of the long hours he's spent trying to understand in his deep sigh. He heard Joe heave a deep sigh behind him but he didn't turn to look at the younger man. The stadium lights glare down coldly as you inhale a deep breath of cold, crisp air. Nick let out a deep sigh and watched his breath turn to mist against the cold night air. She breathed out a deep sigh of regret that drew Lauren's attention back to Haley. I slip out the front door, take a deep breath of the cold morning air, and start to stretch. There was then a short silence followed by a long, deep sigh. I took a deep breath and marched with Catherine to the front door. Michael sighed, leaning his head back as he took a deep breath to calm himself. She took a deep breath and swallowed the sobs that were rising in her throat. 1.6Cricket (of a fielding position) relatively distant from the batsman; near the boundary. 〔板球〕远离接球区的，边线的，靠场边的 deep midwicket 接近中区边线。 Example sentencesExamples He eventually holed out to a diving catch at deep cover by Jamie Glasson and walked off to a standing ovation. Dravid was out attempting to hit a six, the ball landing with the deep midwicket fielder. Blackwell deposited Gary Keedy into the pavilion for a massive six, but was then well caught at deep square-leg off Kyle Hogg. Skipper Dave Fallows hit the only six in the match but was caught at deep midwicket next ball for 24. His shot lobs high into the air before landing short of Harmison at deep midwicket. 1.7 (in ball games) to or from a position far down or across the field. （球类运动用语）边线的，外围地带的 a deep cross from Neill 尼尔传出的底线球。 Example sentencesExamples He blasts a volley from a deep cross into the side-netting. It's hard to tell from the bleachers whether pitches are balls or strikes, and you lose sight of balls hit to the deep outfield. After fielding the ball, however, the pitcher threw it way over the first baseman into deep right field. He does much more than a traditional safety who just plays a deep center field. His deep cross nearly becomes a freak goal; it spins back towards the net and rolls right along the top of the crossbar and stays in play. Adam Johnson's deep cross from the right found Martin Packer on the opposite flank. John Olerud doubled to deep centerfield while the Twins manager summoned Joe Nathan. Carr looked for Johnson on at least two other deep throws that fell incomplete. If he has a weakness, it is a questionable ability to make the deep throw well. 2Very intense or extreme. 剧烈的，极度的 she was in deep trouble 她深陷困境。 a deep sleep 沉睡。 Example sentencesExamples Soon I fell into a deep slumber, listening to the mountain animals in the distance. I closed my eyes as the sun began to set and drifted off into a deep sleep. She almost transformed the audience from deep gloom into spontaneous applause. All of the medications presented have the potential to cause unplanned deep sedation. We think that humanity could be heading for deep trouble unless we take action very soon. When citizens lack confidence in the basic institutions of democracy, the nation is in very deep trouble. Scotland is pinning its hopes on the retail sector to keep it out of a deep recession. If you found yourself playing head to head against him, you were in very deep trouble. Not only was the business in trouble, but the economy in the UK was in a deep recession. Pressure on the US dollar in the form of a deep recession or a balance of payments crisis in the US is unlikely. They are in deep, deep trouble, and the economy will get worse and worse. It was like waking up from a deep sleep, I gradually became more aware of what was going on. The mother-of-two was treated in intensive care after slipping into a deep coma after the accident. After a blissfully deep sleep I went out early in the morning to take photographs. Stock markets have reacted to the deep uncertainties this year by marking time. The policies they concocted, however, offered too little, too late and exposed deep division in White ranks. Waking, dreaming and deep sleep are the other three states, which are the normal states of consciousness. At the heart of the conflict between were deep disagreements over economic policy. There is no question of deep intoxication from drugs, poisons or other chemical agents. Behind the question of course lies a deep ignorance of the reality of life in working class communities. Synonyms sound, heavy, profound, intense 2.1 (of an emotion or feeling) intensely felt. （情绪，感情）强烈的，深厚的 deep disappointment 极度的失望。 Example sentencesExamples Women were drawn to him, not just because of a taste for the powerful, but because he was a genuine romantic capable of deep affection. The club extend their deep gratitude to all who support the weekly draws. It was a deep feeling of dissatisfaction, and it was making ordinary people do very crazy things. With deep regret he saw the base in the distance, not wanting this moment to end. Her neighbours in Passage offer their deepest sympathy to her relatives and many friends. This place is home, if anywhere is, and I love it with a deep passion. She has a tendency to use quite clinical language - which masks deep emotions, but can make her look a bit of a cold fish on the page. The fact that no-one has certain answers to these questions is a cause for deep concern. Sandy was surprised that he answered questions about himself revealing a deep insecurity. Deepest sympathy is extended to his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. She fell into deep confusion when close and intimate contact happened between them. For her part, Jan has asked me to extend her deep gratitude to all who have been praying for her and the folks. He said that all farmers are going through a nightmare of falling incomes and deep uncertainty about their futures. That is the exact opposite of my intention, which is deadly serious and prompted by deep grief and fierce anger. Personal relationships are full of deep feelings and emotions but you need to wait for the right time to expose them. Since the worst news was confirmed, the collective feelings have changed to deep sadness - and anger. I have also tried to instill in my children a deep respect for natural healing. The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to her family relatives and friends. She came in smiling then stopped hen she saw the deep puzzlement on her son's face. Underlying these questions was a deep uneasiness about the size and purpose of American power. Synonyms intense, heartfelt, deeply felt, fervent, ardent, impassioned, wholehearted, deep-seated, deep-rooted, thorough, thoroughgoing, serious sincere, honest, genuine, unfeigned earnest, enthusiastic, keen, great grave, abject 2.2 Profound or penetrating in awareness or understanding. 透彻的，深刻的 a deep analysis 透彻的分析。 Example sentencesExamples Those who worked with him at the time have commented on his deep understanding of Canada and Canadian issues. He has a deep understanding of their characters, reaching out across the centuries to touch them as if they were old friends. They like to have a deep understanding of how to do business. It is a subject of deep discussion and occasional confusion. He opens by wringing his hands and asking three really deep questions. They deserve deep analysis and consideration in an objective fashion. I think he had a deep understanding of military matters and of leadership. It has to be informed by a deep understanding of the period and its cosmology. Of course this is a difficult test and requires deep study and travel throughout Africa. I must also take notice of her deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs, despite the fact that she has never lived there. It is grave, sometimes eloquent, responsive to sorrow, filled with deep questioning. And Robin has sent a list of deep questions for us to answer - an interview he'll put on his very interesting site. Behind the spectacles and deep thinking there is a forceful man, who is tough to argue with. The people are warm and welcoming with a deep awareness of the past and great pride in the richness of their culture. After 25 years of deep thought, Roger believes he has answered the eternal question as to why we are here. This is such an illuminating play and, at times, profoundly deep. Any successful international expansion requires caution, patience and a deep understanding of the new market. It seems a bit odd to try to package a fairly deep question in the context of a genre this fluffy and idiotic. You can be effective in solving problems in society because you have a deep understanding of those problems and their origins. A deep understanding of traditional music provides a firm foundation for his impressive body of work. Synonyms clever, intelligent, intellectual knowledgeable, learned, wise, sagacious, sage, scholarly discerning, penetrating, perspicacious, perceptive, percipient, insightful, keen, sharp, sharp-witted, quick-witted profound, philosophical, complex, weighty, serious, difficult, abstruse, esoteric, recondite, impenetrable, unfathomable, mysterious, obscure 2.3 Difficult to understand. 深奥的 this is all getting too deep for me 这些对我来说都太深奥了。 Example sentencesExamples They understood something very deep that we more secular types never learned. All in all there are plotlines and deep character developments that your average three year old just can't appreciate. But it's very deep and mysterious and superbly written, and superbly translated too. Do you understand what deep and metaphysical things he is trying to say? For once the child was quiescent as if it were asleep, or pondering upon some deep enigma. I seem to remember getting into some fairly deep Samuel Beckett. He was equally ready to discuss a problem with a first year student or a colleague, to work through an elementary point or puzzle over a deep problem. This turns out to be an argument which raises deep and difficult issues, and there is no consensus about the proper response to it. But I shall say nothing about the deep and difficult problems this contention raises. He tries to make me feel better by dressing it up in deep and intellectual language. The struggles of the American writer to explain the deep mysteries of the British character are pure joy. Nothing deep or philosophical, you understand, just: how is this going to get better? Synonyms obscure, mysterious, hidden, secret, unfathomable, fathomless, opaque, abstruse, recondite, esoteric, enigmatic, arcane, Delphic puzzling, perplexing, baffling, mystifying, inexplicable informal as clear as mud 2.4deep in Fully absorbed or involved in (a state or activity) 深陷的，专心的，全神贯注的 they were deep in their own thoughts 他们都深陷沉思。 Example sentencesExamples Shouts and periodic crashes from upstairs let him know that Meg was still deep in her game. She was taking very little bites of food and looked very deep in thought. The other motorists were most cooperative, and the policemen on duty were deep in conversation. So deep in thought was he, he didn't hear the door open and close behind him. She must have been deep in thought because she didn't even notice Vivian standing in the doorway. He closed his eyes and furrowed his brow, appearing to be deep in deliberation about something. I walk away while seemingly deep in technical conversation with Tony. Then he'd go off and make himself a cup of coffee still deep in thought, sometimes forgetting to add sugar and sometimes adding too much. He kept gazing out over the calm ocean and was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Caitlin come up from behind him. An hour passed, seeming to him like a few minutes, so deep in thought he was. I had been so deep in thought that I hadn't heard her trying to get my attention. He acted as if she'd been deep in conversation with him, and didn't even introduce himself. I pretended to be deep in conversation in the middle of a very important telephone call. A man and a woman standing leaning up against the bar just behind where we are sitting are deep in conversation. Jay and Stella were deep in quiet conversation in the other end of the cell. Still deep in easy conversation, the two finished their drinks and left the coffeehouse. They rushed up, shouting insults at the sage who was then deep in meditation. He looked really deep in thought and sad at the same time. Meanwhile, Derek was deep in discussion with the restaurant manager on the subject of music. I pointed to the two of them, still deep in conversation by the karaoke machine. Synonyms rapt, absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied, immersed, steeped, lost, captivated, spellbound, riveted, gripped, enthralled, intent, engaged 2.5 (of a person) unpredictable and secretive. （人）高深莫测的；不坦率的；守口如瓶的 that Thomas is a deep one 那个托马斯真是个高深莫测的人。 Example sentencesExamples The world was scared of him, because he was too deep, or forthright, or brave. I've always wanted to meet you, you seem like such a deep person with a beautiful soul. I'm a pretty deep person, and cruising gives me a chance to be alone and think. As you would expect from someone who has made a living in the movie capital for more than 30 years, he is neither a subtle nor a very deep man. 3(of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill. （声响）深沉的 a deep, resonant voice 深沉而洪亮的声音。 Example sentencesExamples Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers. This means that there are additional deep sounds which cannot be heard. As Helen ran down the narrow hallway, the silence was broken by a deep booming sound. At that moment the deep boom of the great brass bell reverberated through the monastery. Tally froze as a deep voice sounded behind them, sounding oddly unlike the voice of Orion. Before we had a chance to begin dancing, we were interrupted by a deep voice from behind me. At his urging I strummed the guitar, closing my eyes as a gorgeous deep sound resonated. She threw back her head and laughed and laughed, a deep rumbling that seemed to come from her very soul. Everett had a very deep bass voice that sounded perpetually gloomy and mournful when a person wasn't used to him. Lightly she tapped on the wooden door to hear the deep boom of her father's voice tell her to enter. She slipped her arm through one strap and was about to walk away when she heard a deep chuckle from behind her. Her voice then took on a remarkably deep tone as she stood there with a far away look in her eyes. His deep voice comes from behind me, and as I turn my head, sure enough, my husband has returned to my side. A voice spoke from behind him, a deep and rich baritone which made him jump slightly. His voice was deep and throaty, resonating in his chest as though he had just woken from a very long sleep. Nothing was heard or seen until and deep growl came from behind Callum. He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away. Do you think it would be better to use a large bell with deep tones or a small, higher pitched bell? Then a second explosion was felt, with a deep roar and a juddering as the whole cinema shook. Then growling deeply, he brings his face a little closer and lets out a deep roar. Synonyms low-pitched, low, bass, full-toned, rich, powerful, resonant, rumbling, booming, resounding, sonorous 4(of colour) dark and intense. （颜色）深色的 a deep pink 深粉色。 Example sentencesExamples They were a rather mysterious, deep blue, so much so that they nearly blended in with their pupils. The colours are deep and rich and help set an operatic mood and tone for almost every scene. This contrasted against his dark brown skin, jet-black hair and deep brown, yet cold eyes. He had short golden blonde hair and deep blue eyes behind thin framed glasses. Although the main stem is still thin and whippy, it is an attractive, shiny, deep purple in colour. The dress was a similar material to the other one but this time it was deep purple. The sky had become a dark shade of indigo, tinged with the remnants of deep magenta. The bruise on his neck was deep purple and was easily visible even with his collar turned up. It has a deep magenta color that contrasts well with the more dominant green and gray foliage colors of the garden. Colors appear natural, blacks are deep and rich with only a minor lack of shadow detail. This colour can range from washed-out orange and light salmon hues to vibrant day-glow and rich deep cherry pinks. As the shingles weather to a deep grey, the house appears from a distance to disappear into the forest. I sit on the ledge and watch the sun play with incandescent shadows of deep green, as red deer graze in the distance. The rest of the head is deep blue, extending in a line through the eye, giving the birds a masked appearance. I open my eyes and there are her deep, cold, violet, malicious eyes, staring at me. She had natural black hair and deep blue eyes that shimmered in the lighting. Todd could feel his cheeks blushing a deep crimson red as Rachel finished his question. The first stars were already beginning to peek out of the deep blue, cold sky. In the east the sky is deep dark blue and the stars are fewer and brighter. The night was becoming a deep shade of grey as thunder rumbled in the distance. Synonyms dark intense, vivid, rich, strong, brilliant, glowing, vibrant, bold, warm, flamboyant, eye-catching noun diːpdip the deep 1literary The sea. 〈诗/文〉海，海洋 denizens of the deep 海中动物。 Example sentencesExamples There's also a chance of seeing blue manta, the dark, silent deltas of the deep. The discoveries have emerged from a study of whale song that is redefining what experts know about the giants of the deep. I think people are fascinated by these slimy weird monsters of the deep. The oarsmen pushed their oars above the water while a brawny man dropped an anchor into the deep. A bit later they had proof of his ignorance when he told them to cast their nets in the deep during broad daylight. He is an accomplished diver who grows flowers in an amphora he retrieved from the deep. And that's before we even get to the more bizarre denizens of the deep. At night, the phosphorescence looks as if all the constellations in the inky sky have fallen into the deep. He continued to take a twisted delight in showing us the scariest creatures of the deep. Even under the laws of man, there is nothing clear-cut about the ownership of these creatures of the deep. Of course if your view of fishermen is of the lone few on a trawler battling danger and the deep for a few mackerel it would be difficult to agree. He had been steering at the rudder when a great many large, dark shapes darted up from out of the deep. In January this year he returned to raise the body from the deep. Synonyms the sea, the ocean 1.1usually deeps A deep part of the sea. 海洋深处 the dark and menacing deeps 黑暗而危险的海洋深处。 figurative the deeps of her imagination 她想象中的深处。 Example sentencesExamples Tube worms and bacteria coexist in the inky darkness of ocean deeps. Everywhere from the shallows of time to the deeps the ocean is one and the same water. Any idea what other sort of creatures could wear this sort of camera and go take pictures for you way down in the deep? The large ferox trout patrol the deeps and there are shoals of smaller trout in the deeps also. If they find anything in the deeps, good for them. We reach the sea-bed and swim with things that humans never see; strange deeps and water-angels. Later, a couple swam into view, apparitions emerging from the black deeps beyond the porch lights. Scanning the area with invisible eyes, the figure finally dismissed its feelings as a mistaken judgement, before swimming on into the murky deeps off the ocean's continental shelf. Or, if there are sea monsters out there, they may be hidden in the deeps. In the deeps of the Black Sea today, hydrogen sulfide exists at about 200 parts per million. At the last moment the dolphins turned and continued at speed towards the deep. The North Sea being at the northern end of its range, it may be driven during winter to seek refuge in the few deeps which this sea offers. The deeps of the Pacific, the Atlantic, and Indian Oceans all join the circumpolar deeps of the southern oceans. Even if this is just a mass colony of plankton, it's still a damn fascinating example of everything we don't know about the deep. It is probably as scared as us, blowing out before it vanishes back into the deep. Perhaps it was better that he simply fade away into the great black of the deeps. Throughout this day, Glen carefully returns six such animals to the deeps. 2Cricket The part of the field distant from the batsman. 〔板球〕外围场地 Example sentencesExamples He was also noted for his magnificent fielding in the deep. Unlike the pre-war fast bowlers he was an excellent fielder in the deep and was possessed of a wonderful throwing arm. If a better catch has been taken in the deep in any form of cricket, I'm not sure that I've seen it. He is an opening batsman or number three, a brilliant fielder in the deep and a useful legspinner and googly bowler. He made 70 runs off just 68 balls before being caught in the deep. adverb diːpdip 1Far down or in; deeply. 深深地 he travelled deep into the forest Example sentencesExamples He walked deeper into the woods, following the sound of running water. The peroxide, he says, wouldn't penetrate very deep beneath the surface. At the heart of all this is a deep-seated ambivalence about government which runs deep in the Australian psyche. He walked up to her and stood very close, looking deep into her eyes with concern. The narrator gets off a train in a deserted countryside and walks deep into the forest, where he makes camp and goes to sleep. The bracing fresh air penetrates deep into the lungs and instill a feeling of calmness and well-being. I ran right into a net fence, flipped over and fell deep into the snow behind it! I quickly cut my arm, and in my haste I accidentally cut deep, wincing as a few drops of blood fell to the floor. You dance and sing along and make it look natural, but deep down inside you know that you do not belong here. Twigs and leaves flew to either side as they went deeper into the woods. He then walked deeper into the darkness, looked at the empty throne, and then turned to walk out. She often walked deep into the woods behind our house by herself, carrying a handsaw. Her muscles clenched around his fingers and she growled deep in her throat. Before this point, I had started, earlier on, to question if I actually, deep down, hated women. Some short trails lead to viewpoints; longer and more difficult trails penetrate deep into the forest and wilderness. But the love of farming runs deep in the Amish heart. Sherry stared deep into his eyes like she was listening and like she cared. Then Destiny stopped walking and turned back around and walked deeper into the cave. We covered our faces to shield ourselves from the nausea and traversed deep into the abyss. Alice started laughing and Scarlet stared deep into her eyes. Synonyms far down, far in, deep down, way down, to a great depth far, a long way, a great distance, a good way 1.1 (in sport) distant from the batsman or forward line of one's team. （体育用语）外围地，边线地 he swung the ball in deep 他把球打到外围。 Example sentencesExamples Ireland played very deep in the first half and that's why Cameroon looked superior to us. He still goes deep in a lot of counts, throws too many pitches, nibbles around. He will have to throw deep a few times early to keep the safeties out of the box. By drifting from side to side and dropping deep he found space from which to torment the other team. In this game Royal made the mistake of either kicking too deep or not chipping. Phrases deep down In one's inmost feelings, despite appearances to the contrary. I was happy on the outside, but deep down I was devastated Example sentencesExamples I have to hope that deep down, some of them know what they're doing is wrong. You know deep down, you do not want to do this. Workers were promising to fight plans to close the plant down, while deep down admitting they were fighting a losing battle. Some youngsters think these stories about the past are dreadfully boring and they don't want to hear them anymore but deep down, I think, they know it's part of themselves. It wouldn't surprise me if we just simply drifted apart because deep down neither of us think that it's going anywhere. I believe that deep down, people want to confess their mistakes. the deep end The end of a swimming pool where the water is deepest. 深水区 Example sentencesExamples The rest of the class graduated to the deep end, while I hung around the shallows or clung to the side of the pool. You can't just have people diving into the deep end of the pool without showing that they can swim. I had conquered my fear of drowning very early in my childhood by recklessly throwing myself into the deep end of a pool and being dragged out unconscious. At the sound of approaching footsteps, frogs hopped into the filthy, dark water at the deep end of the swimming pool. He nodded slowly and turned to swim back to the ladder at the deep end. She walked to the deep end and touched the water with the tip of her toes before she dove in. Hang on, that's about the depth of the deep end of the local swimming baths. One lifeguard was watching the remaining 30 children who had to swim qualifying laps to swim in the deep end. The game is played in the deep end of the pool over seven minute quarters with substitution allowed throughout the game. Others dived nimbly off the diving board into blue water of the deep end of the huge swimming pool. dig deep informal Use a lot of one's physical, mental, or financial resources. dig deep—I know you can do better the generous trio decided to dig deep into their own pockets Example sentencesExamples They have the moves, they have the power, but do they have that mental toughness to dig deep for 80 minutes? Revellers dug deep, contributing to raffles and stalls to boost the appeal as much as they could. The World Cup newcomers then dug deep to snatch a point against all the odds as their vibrant fans celebrated. Shoppers rose to the occasion and dug deep into their pockets. Generous Swindonians dug deep in their pockets and raised hundreds of pounds for the National Osteoporosis Society. Over £700 was raised as performers sang, danced and played, and the audience dug deep for a raffle. Time and again you had dug deep for one good cause after another. I guess I'll have to dig deep and tap those resources of grit and resilience within me. The goal gave City a lift but it was to be short-lived as Town dug deep and battled back to equalise on 64 minutes. She had been struggling with niggling injuries but she just goes out there and digs deep and she got her silver medal as a reward. go off the deep end 1informal Give way immediately to an emotional outburst, especially of anger. 〈非正式〉发作（尤指因愤怒） now don't go off the deep end—I've thought of an idea Example sentencesExamples I might have suggested your name at some point but that's not reason to go off the deep end at me! He was right, she had no business going off the deep end like that in front of anyone. Something about Marin was soothing, keeping him calm at times he would've normally gone off the deep end. Some Bulgarian leaders, and its media, went off the deep end after a Bulgarian gymnastics hopeful was judged worthy of silver, but not gold. I just went off the deep end and I said, ‘Hey, this is going too far’.’ With each word Julius increased volume, he started to go off the deep end reading me his version of the riot act. A few may go off the deep end screaming about human rights, but there are others which are both clear-eyed and clear-headed while being concerned about human rights. If anyone out there thinks the Globe & Mail is biased, the Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun and National Post have absolutely gone off the deep end since the election. When my soon-to-be ex discovered this budding romance, he went off the deep end - ranting, raving, smashing framed wedding invitations, and shredding my underwear. I thought they'd go off the deep end but they weren't surprised at all. 1.1US Go mad; behave extremely strangely. 〈主美〉狂怒；行动极为反常 they looked at me as if I had gone off the deep end 他们那样看着我好像我疯了一样。 Example sentencesExamples Even for a company known for reinventing itself with each new production, it seemed that Headlong Dance Theater had finally gone off the deep end when its new production was announced. How should the rest of us regard a once-formidable mind after it has gone off the deep end? The one thing that hadn't passed was her determination to be separated legally from her mother, who we both knew had gone off the deep end permanently and had even been trying to sell all of Victoria's belongings. I don't know if she's just goofing around or if she's totally gone off the deep end. They glanced at each other like she had gone off the deep end, but Ashley obeyed and retrieved her cordless phone from the kitchen. My mother has always been crazy but she finally went off the deep end and severed ties with me and her mother who I stay with. Toddlers are also creatures of habit, which in the end is perhaps the only thing that saves a parent from going off the deep end. As far as warning signs go, two people I knew went off the deep end during various mind expansion attempts. It was like a two-year period when I went off the deep end and it culminated in that ludicrous mess. And pretty soon the fridge was empty and we're sitting there in the kitchen, laughing so hard about heart disease and strokes that I thought we'd both gone off the deep end. go (or run) deep (of emotions, beliefs, etc.) be strongly and wholeheartedly felt or held. his passion runs deep 〈喻〉他深怀激情。 Example sentencesExamples My objective was to get people or somebody in authority to go deeper than the reasons that I really gave. Even after years of marriage and familiarity, the love was strong, the respect running deep. The most simple, effortless view, the view that fails to go deep enough to stir any real thought. Loyalty to a sibling ran deeper than loyalty to a spouse. Martin felt that Wills ' motives went deeper than just Paciorek. Running deeper than any political beliefs, too, is the deeply American conviction that bloodshed can be cleansing. But poverty is high, drug use is common and resentments run deep. His allegiance to the cause runs deep. I know that Dad's mental scars run deeper. I DO understand that racist attitudes TEND to run deep. in deep Inextricably involved in or committed to a situation. he knew that he was in deep when his things began to proliferate in her apartment Example sentencesExamples Four likely London lads are in deep to a mobster and try to find ways to come up with the dosh. The shooting began to sink in and he realised he was in deep, way over his head. You're in deep in the system, in its fouled blood, in its creaking bones, in its edgy nerves. He got himself in deep over his head and now he could spend the rest of his life in jail. Besides, Calvin was way in deep with Carol Carmicheal, some senior at the other private school in town. in deep water (or waters) informal In trouble or difficulty. 〈非正式〉遇上麻烦，处于困境 he landed in deep water when he began the affair 他开始婚外恋的时候就惹上麻烦了。 Example sentencesExamples With journal entries, though, I may find myself in deep water. It is evident the administration is in deep water. I've been in deep water and he hasn't been in deep water and we'll see how he handles that. But when I get in deep water, I prefer to announce that I'm in over my head. Many Christians only think of God when they are in deep water, they get in trouble and they scream for God, they get out of trouble, and they run back to their sin and rebellion. I'm already in deep water with readers after last week's cruel column in which I described how I plucked and ‘dressed’ a pheasant which was already dead when it came into my possession. With his manipulative talents, he landed his opponent in deep waters. If it's anything like the outcome of tonight's final episode, then, fellow viewers, we are in deep water. Both teams are still in deep water at the bottom of the table. How many times have we found our selves in deep water over small and not so small issues? jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end informal Face a difficult problem or undertaking with little or no preparation or prior experience. 〈非正式〉碰上难题，撞上麻烦 they're thrown in at the deep end and have to develop skills quickly Example sentencesExamples I was thrown in at the deep end, I had no inclination of what was going to happen. On her first job she was thrown in at the deep end when she was sent on a business trip to Northern Ireland. I was thrown in at the deep end and they put me on the Finance Committee. He was thrown in at the deep end, expected to live at the residential centre he worked at along with the users who were his clients. A lot of players were thrown in at the deep end, me being one of them. In the past we've had good ideas and jumped in at the deep end. With his first assignment, Weston was thrown in at the deep end. We were thrown in at the deep end when we won a major global project with a London bank and we needed to get moving quickly. I was thrown in at the deep end and I had to learn everything on my feet - it turned out very well indeed. She's obviously a planner, rather than an activist like me who jumps in at the deep end. Derivatives deepness noun ˈdiːpnəsˈdipnəs There's a deepness in this song that I've only glimpsed in other works. Example sentencesExamples When May looks at him again, he sees in her face a maturity and deepness that he has never seen before. There weren't any words to describe the deepness of his feelings. Her round figure and the deepness of her voice reminded him of the images of the kinds of mothers who were kind and understanding from storybooks. Ian preferred moody songwriters who slowly strummed guitars and wallowed self-indulgently in their own impenetrable deepness. Origin Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip. The word deep is related to dip (Old English) and dive (Old English), and in Old English could also mean depth (Late Middle English). The phrase in deep water, ‘in trouble or difficulty’, has biblical origins. The writer of one of the Psalms begged, ‘Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters’. The deep waters of a swimming pool did not become familiar enough to provide linguistic inspiration until the 20th century. If you go off the deep end you have an emotional outburst, especially of anger, and to jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end is to face a difficult undertaking with little or no preparation or experience. Rhymes asleep, beep, bleep, cheap, cheep, creep, heap, Jeep, keep, leap, neap, neep, peep, reap, seep, sheep, skin-deep, sleep, steep, Streep, sweep, veep, weep adj.1 phr. Definition of deep in US English: deep adjectivedipdēp 1Extending far down from the top or surface. 深的 a deep gorge 深谷。 the lake was deep and cold 湖又深又冷。 Example sentencesExamples One note of caution though, there is a very deep ditch near the tracks and if you get stuck in it it's a long ways to go for help. Because it was narrow and deep, the gorge was seldom influenced by the weather outside. The river may look placid, but it is cold, wide, deep and fast-flowing. A series of relatively flat, broad steps climb to that valley of deep, cold snow. Over millions of years, a small river had carved a deep gorge into the rock. Although it is fresh, enclosed water with average visibility of around 10m, it can be cold and deep. There were none skilled in managing dog-sleighs and the horses very soon died in the cold, deep snow. No one ever goes to the abyss because it's too wide and deep and creepy and cold. Subsequently, the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the deep gorge. Everywhere there are clear jade rivers with deep natural pools, surrounded by sun-warmed granite boulders. Just behind him, a deep trench has been cut in the pristine lawns and a team of archaeologists are busy scraping at the exposed soil. The mountain scenery was totally awesome with spectacular peaks, glacial rivers and deep mountain gorges. Rocky gullets of white water open out into deep gorges where salmon lie waiting for water to continue their upstream journey. Only in the shadows of deep cold craters could you expect to find any, frozen and hidden. Since it was built over a deep gorge, it was well protected against destructive forces. The lake was deep and its surface smooth and flat. It is an astounding architectural monument, rising like a crusty castle from a plain broken by deep, dramatic gorges. The water is choppy, cold and deep - the chances are you can't even see the bottom. We have lakes that are cold and deep and we have lakes that are larger than some European countries. The steep cliffs tumble abruptly into the sea, scarred by deep gorges which drip with greenery. Synonyms extending far down 1.1 Extending or situated far in or down from the outer edge or surface. 深的 a deep alcove 深深的凹室。 deep in the woods 在森林深处。 Example sentencesExamples The bar and grill may be deep in the basement, but the friendly waiting staff and chilled music maintain an upbeat mood and create a warm atmosphere. The question remains regarding how to merge these surface and deep structures. It helps to re-direct blood from the surface veins into the deep veins, and stops blood from flowing back out to the surface veins. The frogs' eardrums are unusually deep in their skulls. The lounge was a comfortable and well-appointed room deep in the bowels of the ship. Eleanor made sure she was deep enough in the pool before she turned around. After a time, when we knew that we were deep enough into the woods that other students wouldn't be around, we held hands. White grubs feed on roots deeper in the soil. The focus this time around is on the extreme environments of the deep ocean floor and the weird and wonderful denizens that flourish there. They inhabit all tropical and warm temperate seas, from the surface to moderately deep levels. They have the ability to penetrate right into the deep layers of the skin and travel to various organs, glands and tissues of the body. The grave generally is located in a riverbed or somewhere deep in the forest. Animals begin to colonize the basalt volcanoes when they are still deep beneath the sea surface. I needed to know how deep in the forest he had been. The cylinders will measure how much oxygen is consumed by organisms in the deep ocean. I have also read that there are more accidents happening on these deep dives. Though the bullets were too deep in his body to be removed, they didn't kill him. As they went even deeper into the forest the creatures got more menacing looking. Last September we went to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, just in the general admission section which was deep in the woods. Why is it impossible to pump water from very deep in the ground with a surface pump? Synonyms extending far back, extending far in, extending a long way back, extensive 1.2predicative (after a measurement and in questions) extending a specified distance from the top, surface, or outer edge. 在度量之后或在问题中有…深的 the well was 200 feet deep 这井有200英尺深。 Example sentencesExamples Every day, the inmates have a task to perform - head into the surrounding desert and dig a hole five feet deep and five feet wide. That part of the Black Sea used to dump the waste is 2000 metres deep. No trace of the car or the victim were ever found, only a 55 meter deep crater, and 500m of missing road. The engineers first dug a trench three feet wide and seventy feet deep or all the way down to the bedrock around the entire sixteen acres. The chapel is two feet high, 12 and a half inches wide and 15 inches deep. There was a cave formed by the water, which was about 15 metres deep, and probably the same high. The ground was still soft, it was only October, and in no time I had a hole a spade by a spade and a half wide, and maybe two feet deep. As the level of the reservoir falls, it reveals mud several feet deep, silt deposited from upstream. It floated a short distance before becoming completely submerged in the river, thought to be between six and eight feet deep. In Keighley Fire Station - then the building on the left next to the bridge - the water was several feet deep. Physically, how do you go about searching something two acres wide, and many feet deep? Once Mohammed said that beyond the coral, the sea is 60 foot deep, I felt too scared to go out any further. The depth of a canal can vary from 10 to 15 metres, whereas creeks tend to be in the order of three metres deep. What are you going to do when the ground below you suddenly disappears and a 100 meter deep hole opens up? Mr Croxford, whose mother lives in Haverfordwest, suffered a fatal 8cm deep wound to his heart. It was a problem getting this water to the surface as the average well was 100 feet deep. Wearing surgical masks and gloves, men climbed down to the bottom of the square hole, about four metres deep. Adding more debt to a debt ridden business is like adding a sledge to the back of a man trudging through six foot deep snow. Most Icelanders are put to rest in a grave, which is two metres deep, in a churchyard subsequent to the appropriate ceremony. After half a mile of climbing, the path levelled and the landscape opened out, there were drifts a couple of feet deep at gaps and gateways. Synonyms in depth, downwards, inwards, from top to bottom, from the surface, in vertical extent 1.3in combination As far up or down as a specified point. …深的 standing waist-deep in the river 站在河中，水没到腰部。 1.4predicative In a specified number of ranks one behind another. 成…排的 in combination they were standing three-deep at the bar 他们在酒吧里站成三排。 Example sentencesExamples Mostly I have seen them packed into crates five deep and obviously dying. On that afternoon the crowds lining Constitution Hill were three to four deep, waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of Edward VIII as he returned to Buckingham Palace. It was three-deep at the bar, with icy platters of oysters and glasses of sparkling wine littering the marble top. The damp weather did not deter the crowd which was six deep in places. Sadly, without ranks of police four deep, the football fans will rip out each other's throats. Organized ranks, five deep and five wide, marched right below him. 1.5 Taking in or giving out a lot of air. （吸气或吐气）深深的 she took a deep breath 她深吸一口气。 Example sentencesExamples I slip out the front door, take a deep breath of the cold morning air, and start to stretch. She finally reached the surface, and took a deep breath of the cold, crisp, mountain air. You can hear the echo of the long hours he's spent trying to understand in his deep sigh. A series of deep breaths can be done anywhere and at anytime. She breathed out a deep sigh of regret that drew Lauren's attention back to Haley. The stadium lights glare down coldly as you inhale a deep breath of cold, crisp air. Once she was settled in with an arm slung over his chest, she sighed a deep breath of relief. He heard Joe heave a deep sigh behind him but he didn't turn to look at the younger man. After you've taken a few deep breaths and enjoyed the rush of achieving your goal, where do you go next? The girl cast another glance behind, took a deep breath and stepped forward. Nick let out a deep sigh and watched his breath turn to mist against the cold night air. So the next time you have a major presentation/meeting, calm down take deep breaths for at least one minute. Relax, take a deep breath and remember, it's not the end of the world. I take three slow deep breaths to steady my nerves as I prepare to spring like a tiger on its unsuspecting prey. She took a deep breath and swallowed the sobs that were rising in her throat. I took a deep breath and marched with Catherine to the front door. I walked a step behind him, taking deep intakes and trying to catch up with my breath. There was then a short silence followed by a long, deep sigh. My brow burned, and I sucked a deep breath, sending the oxygen to my muscles. Michael sighed, leaning his head back as he took a deep breath to calm himself. 1.6 Far back in the outfield. his first pitch was hit into deep left field Example sentencesExamples John Olerud doubled to deep centerfield while the Twins manager summoned Joe Nathan. He blasts a volley from a deep cross into the side-netting. Carr looked for Johnson on at least two other deep throws that fell incomplete. If he has a weakness, it is a questionable ability to make the deep throw well. He does much more than a traditional safety who just plays a deep center field. It's hard to tell from the bleachers whether pitches are balls or strikes, and you lose sight of balls hit to the deep outfield. Adam Johnson's deep cross from the right found Martin Packer on the opposite flank. His deep cross nearly becomes a freak goal; it spins back towards the net and rolls right along the top of the crossbar and stays in play. After fielding the ball, however, the pitcher threw it way over the first baseman into deep right field. 2Very intense or extreme. 剧烈的，极度的 she was in deep trouble 她深陷困境。 a deep sleep 沉睡。 a deep economic recession 严重经济萧条。 Example sentencesExamples It was like waking up from a deep sleep, I gradually became more aware of what was going on. At the heart of the conflict between were deep disagreements over economic policy. Not only was the business in trouble, but the economy in the UK was in a deep recession. After a blissfully deep sleep I went out early in the morning to take photographs. Scotland is pinning its hopes on the retail sector to keep it out of a deep recession. They are in deep, deep trouble, and the economy will get worse and worse. When citizens lack confidence in the basic institutions of democracy, the nation is in very deep trouble. Soon I fell into a deep slumber, listening to the mountain animals in the distance. Behind the question of course lies a deep ignorance of the reality of life in working class communities. All of the medications presented have the potential to cause unplanned deep sedation. Stock markets have reacted to the deep uncertainties this year by marking time. The policies they concocted, however, offered too little, too late and exposed deep division in White ranks. There is no question of deep intoxication from drugs, poisons or other chemical agents. We think that humanity could be heading for deep trouble unless we take action very soon. She almost transformed the audience from deep gloom into spontaneous applause. Waking, dreaming and deep sleep are the other three states, which are the normal states of consciousness. I closed my eyes as the sun began to set and drifted off into a deep sleep. The mother-of-two was treated in intensive care after slipping into a deep coma after the accident. If you found yourself playing head to head against him, you were in very deep trouble. Pressure on the US dollar in the form of a deep recession or a balance of payments crisis in the US is unlikely. Synonyms sound, heavy, profound, intense 2.1 (of an emotion or feeling) intensely felt. （情绪，感情）强烈的，深厚的 deep disappointment 极度的失望。 Example sentencesExamples The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to her family relatives and friends. For her part, Jan has asked me to extend her deep gratitude to all who have been praying for her and the folks. Underlying these questions was a deep uneasiness about the size and purpose of American power. Sandy was surprised that he answered questions about himself revealing a deep insecurity. She has a tendency to use quite clinical language - which masks deep emotions, but can make her look a bit of a cold fish on the page. Since the worst news was confirmed, the collective feelings have changed to deep sadness - and anger. She fell into deep confusion when close and intimate contact happened between them. That is the exact opposite of my intention, which is deadly serious and prompted by deep grief and fierce anger. Personal relationships are full of deep feelings and emotions but you need to wait for the right time to expose them. I have also tried to instill in my children a deep respect for natural healing. The fact that no-one has certain answers to these questions is a cause for deep concern. Deepest sympathy is extended to his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. She came in smiling then stopped hen she saw the deep puzzlement on her son's face. He said that all farmers are going through a nightmare of falling incomes and deep uncertainty about their futures. It was a deep feeling of dissatisfaction, and it was making ordinary people do very crazy things. This place is home, if anywhere is, and I love it with a deep passion. Women were drawn to him, not just because of a taste for the powerful, but because he was a genuine romantic capable of deep affection. With deep regret he saw the base in the distance, not wanting this moment to end. Her neighbours in Passage offer their deepest sympathy to her relatives and many friends. The club extend their deep gratitude to all who support the weekly draws. Synonyms intense, heartfelt, deeply felt, fervent, ardent, impassioned, wholehearted, deep-seated, deep-rooted, thorough, thoroughgoing, serious 2.2 Profound or penetrating in awareness or understanding. 透彻的，深刻的 a deep analysis 透彻的分析。 Example sentencesExamples I think he had a deep understanding of military matters and of leadership. This is such an illuminating play and, at times, profoundly deep. It is a subject of deep discussion and occasional confusion. Any successful international expansion requires caution, patience and a deep understanding of the new market. They like to have a deep understanding of how to do business. It seems a bit odd to try to package a fairly deep question in the context of a genre this fluffy and idiotic. A deep understanding of traditional music provides a firm foundation for his impressive body of work. Behind the spectacles and deep thinking there is a forceful man, who is tough to argue with. After 25 years of deep thought, Roger believes he has answered the eternal question as to why we are here. The people are warm and welcoming with a deep awareness of the past and great pride in the richness of their culture. He opens by wringing his hands and asking three really deep questions. It is grave, sometimes eloquent, responsive to sorrow, filled with deep questioning. They deserve deep analysis and consideration in an objective fashion. I must also take notice of her deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs, despite the fact that she has never lived there. You can be effective in solving problems in society because you have a deep understanding of those problems and their origins. Of course this is a difficult test and requires deep study and travel throughout Africa. And Robin has sent a list of deep questions for us to answer - an interview he'll put on his very interesting site. Those who worked with him at the time have commented on his deep understanding of Canada and Canadian issues. It has to be informed by a deep understanding of the period and its cosmology. He has a deep understanding of their characters, reaching out across the centuries to touch them as if they were old friends. Synonyms clever, intelligent, intellectual 2.3 Difficult to understand. 深奥的 this is all getting too deep for me 这些对我来说都太深奥了。 Example sentencesExamples All in all there are plotlines and deep character developments that your average three year old just can't appreciate. Nothing deep or philosophical, you understand, just: how is this going to get better? He tries to make me feel better by dressing it up in deep and intellectual language. But it's very deep and mysterious and superbly written, and superbly translated too. But I shall say nothing about the deep and difficult problems this contention raises. I seem to remember getting into some fairly deep Samuel Beckett. The struggles of the American writer to explain the deep mysteries of the British character are pure joy. He was equally ready to discuss a problem with a first year student or a colleague, to work through an elementary point or puzzle over a deep problem. This turns out to be an argument which raises deep and difficult issues, and there is no consensus about the proper response to it. For once the child was quiescent as if it were asleep, or pondering upon some deep enigma. They understood something very deep that we more secular types never learned. Do you understand what deep and metaphysical things he is trying to say? Synonyms obscure, mysterious, hidden, secret, unfathomable, fathomless, opaque, abstruse, recondite, esoteric, enigmatic, arcane, delphic 2.4deep inpredicative Fully absorbed or involved in (a state or activity) 深陷的，专心的，全神贯注的 they were deep in their own thoughts 他们都深陷沉思。 Example sentencesExamples He closed his eyes and furrowed his brow, appearing to be deep in deliberation about something. So deep in thought was he, he didn't hear the door open and close behind him. They rushed up, shouting insults at the sage who was then deep in meditation. An hour passed, seeming to him like a few minutes, so deep in thought he was. The other motorists were most cooperative, and the policemen on duty were deep in conversation. Still deep in easy conversation, the two finished their drinks and left the coffeehouse. She must have been deep in thought because she didn't even notice Vivian standing in the doorway. I pointed to the two of them, still deep in conversation by the karaoke machine. He looked really deep in thought and sad at the same time. A man and a woman standing leaning up against the bar just behind where we are sitting are deep in conversation. Then he'd go off and make himself a cup of coffee still deep in thought, sometimes forgetting to add sugar and sometimes adding too much. She was taking very little bites of food and looked very deep in thought. Meanwhile, Derek was deep in discussion with the restaurant manager on the subject of music. Jay and Stella were deep in quiet conversation in the other end of the cell. I had been so deep in thought that I hadn't heard her trying to get my attention. He acted as if she'd been deep in conversation with him, and didn't even introduce himself. I pretended to be deep in conversation in the middle of a very important telephone call. Shouts and periodic crashes from upstairs let him know that Meg was still deep in her game. He kept gazing out over the calm ocean and was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Caitlin come up from behind him. I walk away while seemingly deep in technical conversation with Tony. Synonyms rapt, absorbed, engrossed, preoccupied, immersed, steeped, lost, captivated, spellbound, riveted, gripped, enthralled, intent, engaged 2.5 (of a person) unpredictable and secretive. （人）高深莫测的；不坦率的；守口如瓶的 that Thomas is a deep one 那个托马斯真是个高深莫测的人。 Example sentencesExamples I'm a pretty deep person, and cruising gives me a chance to be alone and think. The world was scared of him, because he was too deep, or forthright, or brave. As you would expect from someone who has made a living in the movie capital for more than 30 years, he is neither a subtle nor a very deep man. I've always wanted to meet you, you seem like such a deep person with a beautiful soul. 3(of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill. （声响）深沉的 a deep, resonant voice 深沉而洪亮的声音。 Example sentencesExamples Then growling deeply, he brings his face a little closer and lets out a deep roar. Lightly she tapped on the wooden door to hear the deep boom of her father's voice tell her to enter. Then a second explosion was felt, with a deep roar and a juddering as the whole cinema shook. She slipped her arm through one strap and was about to walk away when she heard a deep chuckle from behind her. Everett had a very deep bass voice that sounded perpetually gloomy and mournful when a person wasn't used to him. Nothing was heard or seen until and deep growl came from behind Callum. Her voice then took on a remarkably deep tone as she stood there with a far away look in her eyes. A voice spoke from behind him, a deep and rich baritone which made him jump slightly. Do you think it would be better to use a large bell with deep tones or a small, higher pitched bell? At his urging I strummed the guitar, closing my eyes as a gorgeous deep sound resonated. She threw back her head and laughed and laughed, a deep rumbling that seemed to come from her very soul. This means that there are additional deep sounds which cannot be heard. His deep voice comes from behind me, and as I turn my head, sure enough, my husband has returned to my side. As Helen ran down the narrow hallway, the silence was broken by a deep booming sound. At that moment the deep boom of the great brass bell reverberated through the monastery. Before we had a chance to begin dancing, we were interrupted by a deep voice from behind me. Tally froze as a deep voice sounded behind them, sounding oddly unlike the voice of Orion. Over the noise came a deep rumbling, like the engines of several bulldozers. His voice was deep and throaty, resonating in his chest as though he had just woken from a very long sleep. He thought he heard a rumbling sound, a deep voice coming from somewhere far away. Synonyms low-pitched, low, bass, full-toned, rich, powerful, resonant, rumbling, booming, resounding, sonorous 4(of color) dark and intense. （颜色）深色的 a deep pink 深粉色。 Example sentencesExamples It has a deep magenta color that contrasts well with the more dominant green and gray foliage colors of the garden. I open my eyes and there are her deep, cold, violet, malicious eyes, staring at me. As the shingles weather to a deep grey, the house appears from a distance to disappear into the forest. Colors appear natural, blacks are deep and rich with only a minor lack of shadow detail. The colours are deep and rich and help set an operatic mood and tone for almost every scene. In the east the sky is deep dark blue and the stars are fewer and brighter. They were a rather mysterious, deep blue, so much so that they nearly blended in with their pupils. The rest of the head is deep blue, extending in a line through the eye, giving the birds a masked appearance. This contrasted against his dark brown skin, jet-black hair and deep brown, yet cold eyes. Todd could feel his cheeks blushing a deep crimson red as Rachel finished his question. The sky had become a dark shade of indigo, tinged with the remnants of deep magenta. The dress was a similar material to the other one but this time it was deep purple. The night was becoming a deep shade of grey as thunder rumbled in the distance. This colour can range from washed-out orange and light salmon hues to vibrant day-glow and rich deep cherry pinks. Although the main stem is still thin and whippy, it is an attractive, shiny, deep purple in colour. She had natural black hair and deep blue eyes that shimmered in the lighting. The bruise on his neck was deep purple and was easily visible even with his collar turned up. I sit on the ledge and watch the sun play with incandescent shadows of deep green, as red deer graze in the distance. He had short golden blonde hair and deep blue eyes behind thin framed glasses. The first stars were already beginning to peek out of the deep blue, cold sky. Synonyms dark noundipdēp the deepliterary 1The sea. 〈诗/文〉海，海洋 denizens of the deep 海中动物。 Example sentencesExamples It will be recalled that waters for the biblical flood came from opened "windows of heaven" and broken-up "fountains of the deep." Synonyms the sea, the ocean 1.1usually deeps A deep part of the sea. 海洋深处 the dark and menacing deeps 黑暗而危险的海洋深处。 figurative the deeps of her imagination 她想象中的深处。 Example sentencesExamples As if the riches of the land were not enough, the treasures of the deep were added thereto. The general belief among fishermen is that, since the deeps afford little if any produce, the companies will end up sharing the shallows with them. The murky deep holds the answer for many questions. That is over now, and he lies with about 5,000 other seamen in the deep. A headless body, an ancient sunken city, a haunted woman, a mystery in the deep. The giants of the deep are not the only drawcards here. It is this which surrounds all the deeps. The Titanic did not plunge into the water suddenly, he declared, but settled slowly into the deep with its hundreds of passengers. Even if this is just a mass colony of plankton, it's still a damn fascinating example of everything we don't know about the deep. These rare leviathans of the deep have not been seen in the North Atlantic for many years. In the deeps of the Black Sea today, hydrogen sulfide exists at about 200 parts per million. They are irridescent purple when they come up out of the deep. In the shadow of the trees lurked a thousand terrors of the deep. The sea becomes a field with the clear blue separations of the deeps. The waters closed in over me, the deep was round about me; weeds were wrapped about my head at the roots of the mountains. Imagine, if you can, a massive earthquake and the flooding splash made when this mountain range fell into the waters of the deep. We need the sound that is the awesome silence of the deep. There are real mysteries to the deep. Later, a couple swam into view, apparitions emerging from the black deeps beyond the porch lights. There's also a chance of seeing blue manta, the dark, silent deltas of the deep. adverbdipdēp 1Far down or in; deeply. 深深地 traveling deep into the countryside 深入乡村旅行。 Example sentencesExamples At the heart of all this is a deep-seated ambivalence about government which runs deep in the Australian psyche. Twigs and leaves flew to either side as they went deeper into the woods. The bracing fresh air penetrates deep into the lungs and instill a feeling of calmness and well-being. The peroxide, he says, wouldn't penetrate very deep beneath the surface. You dance and sing along and make it look natural, but deep down inside you know that you do not belong here. Alice started laughing and Scarlet stared deep into her eyes. He walked deeper into the woods, following the sound of running water. We covered our faces to shield ourselves from the nausea and traversed deep into the abyss. But the love of farming runs deep in the Amish heart. He then walked deeper into the darkness, looked at the empty throne, and then turned to walk out. I ran right into a net fence, flipped over and fell deep into the snow behind it! Her muscles clenched around his fingers and she growled deep in her throat. Some short trails lead to viewpoints; longer and more difficult trails penetrate deep into the forest and wilderness. Sherry stared deep into his eyes like she was listening and like she cared. The narrator gets off a train in a deserted countryside and walks deep into the forest, where he makes camp and goes to sleep. Then Destiny stopped walking and turned back around and walked deeper into the cave. I quickly cut my arm, and in my haste I accidentally cut deep, wincing as a few drops of blood fell to the floor. Before this point, I had started, earlier on, to question if I actually, deep down, hated women. He walked up to her and stood very close, looking deep into her eyes with concern. She often walked deep into the woods behind our house by herself, carrying a handsaw. Synonyms far down, far in, deep down, way down, to a great depth far, a long way, a great distance, a good way 1.1 (in sports) distant from the start of a play or the forward line of one's team. （体育用语）外围地，边线地 the defense played deep Example sentencesExamples In this game Royal made the mistake of either kicking too deep or not chipping. Ireland played very deep in the first half and that's why Cameroon looked superior to us. He still goes deep in a lot of counts, throws too many pitches, nibbles around. By drifting from side to side and dropping deep he found space from which to torment the other team. He will have to throw deep a few times early to keep the safeties out of the box. Phrases the deep end The end of a swimming pool where the water is deepest. 深水区 Example sentencesExamples He nodded slowly and turned to swim back to the ladder at the deep end. The game is played in the deep end of the pool over seven minute quarters with substitution allowed throughout the game. You can't just have people diving into the deep end of the pool without showing that they can swim. I had conquered my fear of drowning very early in my childhood by recklessly throwing myself into the deep end of a pool and being dragged out unconscious. Others dived nimbly off the diving board into blue water of the deep end of the huge swimming pool. At the sound of approaching footsteps, frogs hopped into the filthy, dark water at the deep end of the swimming pool. She walked to the deep end and touched the water with the tip of her toes before she dove in. One lifeguard was watching the remaining 30 children who had to swim qualifying laps to swim in the deep end. The rest of the class graduated to the deep end, while I hung around the shallows or clung to the side of the pool. Hang on, that's about the depth of the deep end of the local swimming baths. go off the deep end 1informal Give way immediately to an emotional outburst, especially of anger. 〈非正式〉发作（尤指因愤怒） Example sentencesExamples Some Bulgarian leaders, and its media, went off the deep end after a Bulgarian gymnastics hopeful was judged worthy of silver, but not gold. A few may go off the deep end screaming about human rights, but there are others which are both clear-eyed and clear-headed while being concerned about human rights. Something about Marin was soothing, keeping him calm at times he would've normally gone off the deep end. I might have suggested your name at some point but that's not reason to go off the deep end at me! He was right, she had no business going off the deep end like that in front of anyone. I just went off the deep end and I said, ‘Hey, this is going too far’.’ When my soon-to-be ex discovered this budding romance, he went off the deep end - ranting, raving, smashing framed wedding invitations, and shredding my underwear. I thought they'd go off the deep end but they weren't surprised at all. If anyone out there thinks the Globe & Mail is biased, the Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun and National Post have absolutely gone off the deep end since the election. With each word Julius increased volume, he started to go off the deep end reading me his version of the riot act. 1.1US Go mad; behave extremely strangely. 〈主美〉狂怒；行动极为反常 they looked at me as if I had gone off the deep end 他们那样看着我好像我疯了一样。 Example sentencesExamples And pretty soon the fridge was empty and we're sitting there in the kitchen, laughing so hard about heart disease and strokes that I thought we'd both gone off the deep end. How should the rest of us regard a once-formidable mind after it has gone off the deep end? As far as warning signs go, two people I knew went off the deep end during various mind expansion attempts. I don't know if she's just goofing around or if she's totally gone off the deep end. Even for a company known for reinventing itself with each new production, it seemed that Headlong Dance Theater had finally gone off the deep end when its new production was announced. Toddlers are also creatures of habit, which in the end is perhaps the only thing that saves a parent from going off the deep end. It was like a two-year period when I went off the deep end and it culminated in that ludicrous mess. The one thing that hadn't passed was her determination to be separated legally from her mother, who we both knew had gone off the deep end permanently and had even been trying to sell all of Victoria's belongings. They glanced at each other like she had gone off the deep end, but Ashley obeyed and retrieved her cordless phone from the kitchen. My mother has always been crazy but she finally went off the deep end and severed ties with me and her mother who I stay with. go (or run) deep (of emotions, beliefs, etc.) be strongly and wholeheartedly felt or held. his passion runs deep 〈喻〉他深怀激情。 Example sentencesExamples But poverty is high, drug use is common and resentments run deep. Running deeper than any political beliefs, too, is the deeply American conviction that bloodshed can be cleansing. The most simple, effortless view, the view that fails to go deep enough to stir any real thought. His allegiance to the cause runs deep. My objective was to get people or somebody in authority to go deeper than the reasons that I really gave. Loyalty to a sibling ran deeper than loyalty to a spouse. Even after years of marriage and familiarity, the love was strong, the respect running deep. I know that Dad's mental scars run deeper. I DO understand that racist attitudes TEND to run deep. Martin felt that Wills ' motives went deeper than just Paciorek. in deep Inextricably involved in or committed to a situation. he knew that he was in deep when his things began to proliferate in her apartment Example sentencesExamples Four likely London lads are in deep to a mobster and try to find ways to come up with the dosh. Besides, Calvin was way in deep with Carol Carmicheal, some senior at the other private school in town. The shooting began to sink in and he realised he was in deep, way over his head. He got himself in deep over his head and now he could spend the rest of his life in jail. You're in deep in the system, in its fouled blood, in its creaking bones, in its edgy nerves. in deep water (or waters) informal In trouble or difficulty. 〈非正式〉遇上麻烦，处于困境 he landed in deep water when he began the affair 他开始婚外恋的时候就惹上麻烦了。 Example sentencesExamples Both teams are still in deep water at the bottom of the table. It is evident the administration is in deep water. With journal entries, though, I may find myself in deep water. Many Christians only think of God when they are in deep water, they get in trouble and they scream for God, they get out of trouble, and they run back to their sin and rebellion. With his manipulative talents, he landed his opponent in deep waters. But when I get in deep water, I prefer to announce that I'm in over my head. I've been in deep water and he hasn't been in deep water and we'll see how he handles that. I'm already in deep water with readers after last week's cruel column in which I described how I plucked and ‘dressed’ a pheasant which was already dead when it came into my possession. If it's anything like the outcome of tonight's final episode, then, fellow viewers, we are in deep water. How many times have we found our selves in deep water over small and not so small issues? jump (or be thrown) in at the deep end informal Face a difficult problem or undertaking with little experience of it. 〈非正式〉碰上难题，撞上麻烦 Example sentencesExamples I was thrown in at the deep end and I had to learn everything on my feet - it turned out very well indeed. In the past we've had good ideas and jumped in at the deep end. We were thrown in at the deep end when we won a major global project with a London bank and we needed to get moving quickly. A lot of players were thrown in at the deep end, me being one of them. I was thrown in at the deep end, I had no inclination of what was going to happen. She's obviously a planner, rather than an activist like me who jumps in at the deep end. I was thrown in at the deep end and they put me on the Finance Committee. On her first job she was thrown in at the deep end when she was sent on a business trip to Northern Ireland. He was thrown in at the deep end, expected to live at the residential centre he worked at along with the users who were his clients. With his first assignment, Weston was thrown in at the deep end. Origin Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip. adj.1 phr.
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