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depths /depθs/► SEE ALLin the depths of sthplumb the depths of sth ●in the depths of sthat the worst or most unpleasant stage of sth 在最糟糕的时候;在…的深渊◆in the depths of despair, poverty, depression, etc. 在最绝望、穷困、沮丧等的时候◆in the depths of winter 在隆冬●plumb the ˈdepths of sthreach the lowest or most extreme point of sth 陷入…的深渊;到了…的极点◆When his friend was killed, he plumbed the depths of despair.他的朋友被害后,他陷入了绝望的深渊。 ORIGIN Originally, this referred to finding out the depth of the sea, etc. by dropping a weight tied to a rope into the water. 这个习语原指将重物系在绳子上扔进大海以测水深。 |