depth/depθ/

n

1. [C,常用单；U] 深度,深,纵深

• the depth of the river 河的深度

• the depth of the hall 大厅的纵深

2. C，常用复 深处,深渊

• the depths of one's heart 心灵深处

3. C，常用复 中间部分,最厉害部分,最强烈部分

• in the depths of winter 隆冬时节

4. U 深奥,奥妙；(感情)深厚,深刻

• I was impressed by the depth of his knowledge of art. 他的艺术造诣之深给我留下深刻印象。

5. U (声音的)低沉

• the depth of a voice 嗓音的低沉

6. U (颜色的)浓度

词组out of one's depth 非…所能理解；超出自己的理解能力

• I felt completely out of my depth when they started discussing philosophy. 他们开始谈哲学,这下我就一窍不通了。