英语词汇“beneath”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

beneath

/bɪˈniːθ

preposition

1Extending or directly underneath: a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps...

There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity.
The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox.
The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes.

1.1Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected: the ancient city has lain hidden beneath the sea for 2,000 years...

There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority.
In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame.
She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin.

Synonyms

under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of;

lower than

2At a lower level or layer than: beneath this floor there’s a cellar her eyes had dark shadows beneath them...

There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate.
Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected.
The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters.

2.1Lower in grade or rank than: he was relegated to the rank beneath theirs...

To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier.
He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16.
It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank.

2.2Considered of lower status or worth than: she’s in love with a man who is rather beneath her...

It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation.
Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party.
To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him.

Synonyms

inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below;

secondary to, subordinate to, subservient to

unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below

2.3Behind (a physical surface): they found another layer beneath the stucco...

In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography.
He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips.
Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin.

2.4Hidden behind (an appearance): beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life...

Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities.
Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence.
The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance.

adverb

1Extending or directly underneath something: a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath...

The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath.
Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath.
Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath.

Synonyms

underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place

2At a lower level or layer: upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath...

With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be.
It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath.
The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath.

2.1Hidden behind an appearance: the smile revealed the evil beneath...

I saw the kindness beneath.
I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath.
The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath.

Origin

Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan 'below', of Germanic origin; related to nether.

单词	beneath
释义	beneath /bɪˈniːθ / preposition 1Extending or directly underneath: a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps... There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity. The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox. The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes. 1.1Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected: the ancient city has lain hidden beneath the sea for 2,000 years... There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority. In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame. She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin. Synonyms under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of; lower than 2At a lower level or layer than: beneath this floor there’s a cellar her eyes had dark shadows beneath them... There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate. Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected. The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters. 2.1Lower in grade or rank than: he was relegated to the rank beneath theirs... To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier. He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16. It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank. 2.2Considered of lower status or worth than: she’s in love with a man who is rather beneath her... It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation. Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party. To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him. Synonyms inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below; secondary to, subordinate to, subservient to unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below 2.3Behind (a physical surface): they found another layer beneath the stucco... In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography. He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips. Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin. 2.4Hidden behind (an appearance): beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life... Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities. Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence. The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance. adverb 1Extending or directly underneath something: a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath... The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath. Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath. Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath. Synonyms underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place 2At a lower level or layer: upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath... With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be. It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath. The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath. 2.1Hidden behind an appearance: the smile revealed the evil beneath... I saw the kindness beneath. I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath. The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath. Origin Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan 'below', of Germanic origin; related to nether. Rhymes buck teeth, Hadith, heath, Keith, neath, Reith, teeth, underneath, Westmeath, wreath
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