a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling
(尤指兔子挖的)地洞,洞穴。
(of an animal)make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling
挖地洞
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moles burrowing away underground 在地下打洞的鼹鼠
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[as adj.
burrowing ]burrowing earthworms 会钻洞的蚯蚓
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[with obj.]
the fish can burrow a hiding place .这种鱼会自己钻藏身的洞穴。
[with adverbial of direction]advance into or through something solid by digging or making a hole
挖穿
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worms that burrow through dead wood .洞穿枯木的蠕虫。
[with adverbial of direction]move underneath or press close to something in order to hide oneself or in search of comfort
(为求舒适)钻入,拱入
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the child burrowed deeper into the bed .孩子深深钻入被窝。
[with obj.]move (something) in this way
使钻入
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she burrowed her face into the pillow .她把脸埋进了枕头。
〈喻〉 深入查询;彻底调查
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journalists are burrowing into the prime minister's business affairs .记者们深入调查总理的商业活动。
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