dive

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dive的基本意思是头朝下跳入水中,强调动作的目的性,即“有意地”。后面常跟介词in或into表示“跳入水(河、湖)中或将手伸入”,也可以表示“埋头于或钻研”。本词只用作不及物动词。
在英式英语中, dive的过去式和过去分词均为dived; 在美式英语中, dive的过去式为dove,过去分词为dived。

(IN WATER) to jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water
(BECOME LESS) to fall in value suddenly and by a large amount
(MOVE QUICKLY) to go down very quickly
(INTO WATER) a jump into water with your head going in first
(LOSS) a sudden loss in value
(QUICK MOVEMENT) a movement down onto the ground
(PLACE) a restaurant, hotel, bar, or place for entertainment or social activities that is unpleasant because of the condition of the building or the type of people that go there

If you dive into some water, you jump in head first with your arms held straight above your head.
Dive is also a noun.
If you dive, you go under the surface of the sea or a lake, using special breathing equipment.
Dive is also a noun.
When birds and animals dive, they go quickly downward, head first, through the air or through water.
If you dive in a particular direction or into a particular place, you jump or move there quickly.
Dive is also a noun.
If shares, profits, or figures dive, their value falls suddenly and by a large amount.
Dive is also a noun.
If you describe a bar or club as a dive, you mean it is dirty and dark, and not very respectable.