| 释义 |
wade into
Translationswade into
wade in(to someone or something)1. Literally, to enter and begin moving through water. Despite my nervousness, I closed my eyes and waded into the ocean.2. To join something that is already in progress. Don't wade into their debate unless you want to talk about politics for the rest of the night.3. To begin to do something with energy and determination. She rolled up her sleeves and waded right in to help us with our baking mishap.4. To lash out at someone or something. I'm not surprised Maria waded into you with some nasty insults—that girl is mean.See also: someone, wadewade in (to something) 1. to walk into an area covered by water. The horse waded right into the stream. It waded right in. 2. Fig. to get quickly and directly involved in something. (Fig. on {2}.) Don't just wade into things. Stop and think about what you are doing. Just wade in and get started.See also: wadewade inAlso, wade into. Plunge into, begin or attack resolutely and energetically, as in She waded into that pile of correspondence. This idiom transfers entering water to beginning some action. [Mid-1800s] See also: wadewade inv.1. To walk into a substance, such as water, that hinders normal movement: Unable to reach the buoy from the shore, I waded in toward it.2. To join or intervene in an ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded in to settle the contract dispute. See also: wadewade intov.1. To walk into something, such as water, that impedes normal movement: The child waded into the ocean.2. To join or intervene in some ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded into the dispute and forced a resolution. The mayor waded into the debate to elaborate on a few points.3. To become increasingly involved in some effort: The committee waded into the task. 4. To attack someone or something verbally or physically: The supervisor waded into me with a vehement attack. See also: wade |