单词 | ditch |
释义 | ditch (dĭch) n. A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line. v. ditched, ditch·ing, ditch·es v.tr. 1. To dig or make a long narrow trench or furrow in. 2. To surround with a long narrow trench or furrow. 3. a. To drive (a vehicle) into a long narrow trench, as one beside a road. b. To derail (a train). 4. Slang a. To get rid of; discard: ditched the old yard furniture. b. To get away from (a person, especially a companion). c. To discontinue use of or association with: ditch the job at the hamburger stand. d. To skip (class or school). 5. To crash-land (an aircraft) on water. v.intr. 1. To dig a ditch. 2. To crash-land in water. Used of an aircraft or a pilot. [Middle English dich, from Old English dīc; see dhīgw- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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