1. to put something briefly into a liquid and take it out again
將某物短暫浸入液體中再取出
She dipped her brush into the paint.
她將畫筆浸入顏料中。
Dip the cookie in your milk before eating it.
吃餅乾前先把它在牛奶裡蘸一下。
Dip Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
dip
verb
快速理解
What does "Dip" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Dip"?
「dip」主要指將物體短暫放入液體中，或用於描述數值下降的動作。
- 1
浸入
EN: to put something into a liquid for a short time
翻譯: 將某物短暫放入液體中
- 2
下降
EN: to go down or become lower
翻譯: 向下移動或變低
- 3
蘸取
EN: to put food into a sauce or liquid before eating it
翻譯: 將食物蘸入醬汁或液體中再食用
- 4
傾斜
EN: to slope or extend downwards
翻譯: 向下傾斜或延伸
小提醒：注意「dip」作為名詞時，常指「下降」或「醬料」，例如「a dip in sales」（銷售額下降）或「cheese dip」（起司沾醬）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Dip" in English）
How to pronounce "Dip" in English?"Dip" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Dip" from YouTube Videos
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“both of them liked to dip buttered toast in coffee.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Dip"?How does "Dip" change by context?
2. to go down or become lower for a short time
短暫下降或降低
The road dips down into a small valley.
道路向下傾斜進入一個小山谷。
The plane's wing dipped as it turned.
飛機轉彎時機翼向下傾斜。
His voice dipped to a whisper.
他的聲音降低成耳語。
3. to lower something briefly and then raise it again
將某物短暫放低後再舉起
The rider dipped the flag as a salute.
騎手將旗幟放低以示敬禮。
He dipped his head in agreement.
他點頭表示同意。
4. to decrease slightly or briefly
輕微或短暫地減少
Sales dipped during the holiday season.
銷售額在假期期間略有下降。
The temperature is expected to dip below freezing tonight.
預計今晚氣溫將降至冰點以下。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Dip"?How to make natural sentences with "Dip"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| dip + noun (object) | 將某物浸入液體中 | He dipped the brush into the paint. (他將畫筆浸入顏料中。) |
| dip + noun (object) + in/into + noun (liquid) | 將某物浸入某種液體裡 | She dipped her finger in the water to test the temperature. (她將手指浸入水中測試溫度。) |
| dip + noun (object) + in/into + noun (liquid) + for + noun (time/reason) | 將某物浸入液體中一段時間或為了某個目的 | Dip the fabric into the dye for five minutes. (將布料浸入染料中五分鐘。) |
| dip + down | 下降；向下傾斜 | The road dips down into the valley. (道路向下傾斜進入山谷。) |
| dip + below + noun (level/point) | 降到某個水平或點以下 | The temperature dipped below freezing last night. (昨晚氣溫降到了冰點以下。) |
| dip + adverb (e.g., slightly, sharply) | 以某種方式下降 | Sales have dipped slightly this quarter. (本季度的銷售額略有下降。) |
| dip + into + noun (resource/savings) | 動用（資源、存款等） | We had to dip into our savings to pay for the repairs. (我們不得不動用存款來支付維修費用。) |
| dip + out (of) + noun (activity) | 短暫離開（某活動） | He dipped out of the meeting to take a phone call. (他短暫離開會議去接了一通電話。) |
用法說明
How is "Dip" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Dip"?
dip into vs. dip in
- dip into 通常指「短暫地、非正式地」接觸或使用某物，例如金錢、書籍或話題。它強調的是淺嘗輒止，而非深入。
- dip in 則更字面化，指將物體的一部分浸入液體中，或指「參與其中」。
- 當表示「從一個更大的整體中取用一部分（尤指金錢）」時，通常使用 dip into。
- 在祈使句或描述物理動作時，dip in 可能更為常見。 EN: She had to dip into her savings to pay for the car repair. 翻譯: 她不得不動用自己的積蓄來支付汽車修理費。
EN:Dip the bread in the soup for a few seconds.
翻譯:把麵包在湯裡浸幾秒鐘。
EN:He likes to dip into different genres of literature.
翻譯:他喜歡涉獵不同類型的文學作品。
EN:The recipe says to dip the strawberries in melted chocolate.
翻譯:食譜上說要把草莓浸入融化的巧克力中。
總結建議
一般來說，表示「動用資源」或「淺嘗」時用 dip into，而描述具體的「浸入」動作時，兩者皆可，但 dip in 更為直接。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Dip" and similar words?How to choose "Dip" vs alternatives?
dip vs immerse
「dip」通常指短暫、部分地放入液體中，而「immerse」則表示完全、深入地浸入。
dip vs soak
「dip」是快速沾一下，而「soak」是長時間浸泡以使液體滲透。
dip vs sink
「dip」是主動、有控制地放入，而「sink」是因重力或失去浮力而下沉。
口語用法
How is "Dip" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Dip"?
引述
在轉述他人動作或模仿時，常用來生動描述短暫的、向下的動作。 EN: She was like, "I just dipped my cookie in the milk and it broke!" 翻譯: 她就說：「我才剛把餅乾沾一下牛奶，它就斷掉了！」
EN:He goes, "Then I dipped my head under the water to see the fish."
翻譯:他就說：「然後我把頭浸到水裡去看魚。」
語氣強調
與 "a little" 或 "quick" 等詞連用，表示動作輕微、快速或隨意，常帶有輕鬆、非正式的語氣。 EN: Just dip a toe in the pool to test the temperature. 翻譯: 就用腳趾輕輕點一下泳池試試水溫。
EN:Let's just dip into the party for a minute and then leave.
翻譯:我們就去派對晃一下，然後馬上離開。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用作填充詞，表示短暫的、嘗試性的介入或參與。 EN: So I was thinking... maybe we could dip... you know, into that new project next week? 翻譯: 所以我在想...或許我們可以稍微...你知道的，介入一下那個新專案？
EN:The plan is to, uh, dip our feet in the market first before committing.
翻譯:計劃是，呃，先試試水溫，然後再全力投入市場。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（特別是作為填充詞或與 "like/goes" 等引述動詞連用）非常隨意，僅限於非正式對話或創意寫作中。在學術、商業或正式報告中，應使用更精確的動詞，如 "immerse briefly", "test cautiously", 或 "participate slightly"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Dip"?What fixed phrases with "Dip" should I remember?
dip into
dip into [something]
1. 淺嚐；稍微使用（資源、金錢等）。2. 將手或物體短暫伸入（液體或容器中）。
dip down
dip down
下降；降低（通常指高度、溫度、數量等）。
dip a toe in
dip a toe in (the water)
初步嘗試；小心翼翼地開始參與某事。
dip below
dip below [level/point]
降到…以下；低於（某個水平或點）。
dip slightly
dip slightly
略微下降；輕微下跌。
dip in popularity
a dip in popularity
受歡迎程度下降。
dip bread
dip bread (into)
用麵包蘸（醬汁、湯等）。
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Dip"?Which "Dip" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I dipped the bread into the sauce.
✓I dipped the bread in the sauce.
雖然 "into" 常用於表示進入的動作，但 "dip" 這個動詞習慣搭配 "in" 來表示將物體短暫浸入液體中。"dip something in something" 是固定搭配。
×The road is dipping down.
✓The road dips.
"dip" 本身已包含「向下」的含義，因此通常不需要再加 "down"。直接使用 "dip" 即可描述道路、土地等向下傾斜。
×He dipped his head for respect.
✓He dipped his head in respect.
表示「出於某種原因而點頭或低頭」時，應使用介系詞 "in" 來引導原因，例如 "in respect", "in greeting", "in acknowledgement"。
×The temperature will dip to cold tonight.
✓The temperature will dip tonight.
"dip" 用於溫度時，本身已表示「下降、變低」，後面可直接接數字（如 dip to 10°C）或副詞（如 dip sharply）。不需要再加 "to cold" 這類描述狀態的詞，因為 "dip" 已傳達變冷的趨勢。
×I need to dip my savings.
✓I need to dip into my savings.
表示「動用、挪用（金錢、資源）」時，必須使用片語動詞 "dip into"，不能單獨使用 "dip"。
×She dipped the sauce with a chip.
✓She dipped a chip in the sauce.
動詞 "dip" 的典型語序是「人 + dip + 被浸入的物體 + in/into + 液體/醬料」。常見錯誤是將「醬料」和「食物」的位置顛倒，導致語意混淆。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Dip"?What are tense/participle forms of "Dip"?
dips(3rd_singular)dipping(present_participle)dipped(past)dipped(past_participle)