| 单词 | fathom |
| 释义 | fathom n. & v. --n (pl. often fathom when prec. by a number) 1. a measure of six feet, esp. used in taking depth soundings. 2. Brit. a quantity of wood six feet square in cross-section. --vtr. 1. grasp or comprehend (a problem or difficulty). 2. measure the depth of (water) with a sounding-line. Derivatives fathomable adj. fathomless adj. Etymology: OE f{aelig}thm outstretched arms f. Gmc |
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