1. to make something deeper
使變深；加深
They plan to deep the harbor to accommodate larger ships.
他們計劃加深港口以容納更大的船隻。
The farmer used a plow to deep the irrigation channels.
農夫用犁來加深灌溉渠道。
Deep Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
deep
verb
快速理解
What does "Deep" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Deep"?
「deep」作動詞時，主要指使某物變深或深入挖掘，也用於描述聲音變得低沉。
- 1
使變深
EN: to make something deeper
翻譯: 使某物在深度上增加，例如挖深溝渠或加深理解。
- 2
深入探究
EN: to delve deeply into a subject
翻譯: 深入探討或研究某個主題或問題。
- 3
聲音變低沉
EN: to lower the pitch of one's voice
翻譯: 指聲音變得更加低沉、深厚。
小提醒：注意「deep」作動詞使用時不如其形容詞用法常見，在口語中可能顯得較為正式或書面化。
發音（How to Pronounce "Deep" in English）
How to pronounce "Deep" in English?"Deep" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Deep" from YouTube Videos
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BBC News
“Well, you know, for a very long time the Palestinian political division was deep in the the crisis, because Hamas, for the 17 years, was in charge of Gaza and no one know whether after this war Hamas will be in charge or not, because they still exist on the ground and they still have some force in parts of of Gaza and the BA, which run by Fat, is in the West Bank.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Deep"?How does "Deep" change by context?
2. to become more profound or intense
變得更加深刻或強烈
Their friendship began to deep after they traveled together.
他們一起旅行後，友誼開始變得更加深厚。
As the crisis continued, public concern started to deep.
隨著危機持續，公眾的擔憂開始加深。
3. to lower in pitch
使（聲音）變低沉
The singer can deep his voice to hit the low notes.
這位歌手可以將聲音壓低來唱出低音。
He tried to deep his tone to sound more authoritative.
他試圖壓低音調，讓自己聽起來更有權威感。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Deep"?How to make natural sentences with "Deep"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| deep + noun | 使…變深 | They plan to deep the channel for larger ships. (他們計劃挖深航道以容納更大的船隻。) |
| deep + noun + into + noun | 將…深深嵌入/刺入… | He deeped the knife into the wood. (他把刀深深刺入木頭中。) |
| deep + noun + in + noun | 使…在…中深化/加深 | The experience deeped his interest in philosophy. (這次經歷加深了他對哲學的興趣。) |
用法說明
How is "Deep" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Deep"?
deep in thought vs deep into something
- deep in thought 強調一種靜止、內省的狀態，表示「陷入沉思」，通常描述人的心理狀態。
- deep into something 強調一種動態、深入的過程，表示「深入某事物」，通常涉及研究、調查或參與。
- 兩者都表示「深入」，但 in 後接抽象狀態（如 thought, trouble），而 into 後接具體活動或領域（如 research, the night）。 EN: She was deep in thought and didn't hear the doorbell. 翻譯: 她陷入沉思，沒聽到門鈴聲。
EN:He is deep into researching ancient history for his book.
翻譯:他為了寫書，正深入研究古代歷史。
總結建議
描述靜止的沉思狀態用 deep in，描述動態的深入過程用 deep into。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Deep" and similar words?How to choose "Deep" vs alternatives?
deep vs like
「deep」強調深入、徹底地進行某動作，常與「into」連用；「like」則表示喜歡或偏好，是常見的情感動詞。
deep vs dig
「deep」作動詞時，側重於「使變深」或「深入進行」的狀態；「dig」則具體指「挖掘」的物理動作。
deep vs immerse
兩者皆可表示「深入、沉浸」，但「deep」強調過程或狀態的深度；「immerse」則強調完全投入或浸入某環境中。
口語用法
How is "Deep" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Deep"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或模仿他人說過的話時，會用 "deep" 來強調對方當時的語氣或內容的深刻性。 EN: He was like, "That's deep," after I told him my theory. 翻譯: 我告訴他我的理論後，他就說：「哇，這很有深度。」
EN:She just looked at me and said, "Whoa, deep," and then walked away.
翻譯:她只是看著我說：「哇，好深奧喔。」然後就走開了。
語氣強調
用來誇張地表達某件事物非常深刻、沉重或令人深思，有時帶點幽默或諷刺。 EN: This conversation is getting way too deep for a Monday morning. 翻譯: 這對話對一個星期一早上來說，也太沉重了吧。
EN:Dude, that movie's ending was deep. I need to think about it.
翻譯:老兄，那部電影的結局太有深度了，我得好好想一想。
停頓填充
在思考接下來要說什麼時，用來填充停頓，表示正在思考一個複雜或深刻的觀點。 EN: So, the meaning of life is... deep. Really deep. 翻譯: 所以，生命的意義是…很有深度。真的很有深度。
EN:It's not just a game, it's about... deep. You know, human connection.
翻譯:這不只是一場遊戲，它關乎…嗯，深刻的東西。你懂的，人與人之間的連結。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法極度不正式，僅限於朋友間輕鬆的對話。在學術、商業或任何正式書面文件中，應避免使用此類口語化的 "deep"，而應使用更精確的詞彙，如 "profound", "thought-provoking", 或 "philosophical"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Deep"?What fixed phrases with "Deep" should I remember?
deep dive
take a deep dive into [something]
深入探討、詳細研究
deep six
deep-six [something]
丟棄、廢除、終止
deep fry
deep-fry [something]
油炸、用大量熱油烹炸
deep clean
deep-clean [something]
徹底清潔、深度清潔
deep dive into the details
deep dive into the details
深入細節、仔細研究詳情
deep freeze
deep-freeze [something]
深度冷凍、急速冷凍
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Deep"?Which "Deep" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He deeps his hands in the water.
✓He plunges his hands deep into the water.
"Deep" 作為形容詞或副詞使用，而非動詞。表達「使某物深入」時，需搭配動詞如 "plunge", "push", "dig" 等，並用 "deep" 或 "deeply" 修飾動作。
×I need to deep understand this concept.
✓I need to understand this concept deeply.
修飾動詞時，應使用副詞 "deeply"，而非形容詞 "deep"。"Deep" 作副詞時，通常用於字面意義的「深度」（如 dig deep），而 "deeply" 多用於比喻或情感上的「深刻」。
×They are in a deep discussion.
✓They are deep in discussion.
表達「深陷於（某種活動或狀態）中」時，常用固定片語 "deep in + noun"（如 deep in thought/conversation/debt），而非 "in a deep + noun"。
×He has a deep interested in art.
✓He has a deep interest in art.
"Deep" 修飾名詞，而非動詞或形容詞。"Interest" 是名詞，而 "interested" 是形容詞。應使用 "deep interest" 或 "deeply interested"。
×Please deep freeze the food.
✓Please freeze the food.
"Deep freeze" 作為名詞指「低溫冷凍庫」，或作為動詞指「以極低溫長時間冷凍」。一般冷凍食物用 "freeze" 即可，除非強調工業級或極低溫冷凍過程。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Deep"?What are tense/participle forms of "Deep"?
deeps(3rd_singular)deeping(present_participle)deepped(past)deepped(past_participle)