Plumb
EN→ZH
What Does Plumb Mean?
- 铅锤
- 垂直
- 深入
Plumb Pronunciation
/plʌm/
Plumb Definition
verb
Definition
To measure the depth of something, typically water.
In ZH
测量某物的深度，通常是水。
How to Use Plumb in a Sentence
- The diver plumbed the depths of the ocean.
- They plumbed the well to see how deep it was.
- The engineer plumbed the hole to assess its depth.
- He decided to plumb the river to find the best fishing spots.
- They plumbed the foundations before starting construction.
verb
Definition
To explore or examine deeply; to investigate thoroughly.
In ZH
深入探索或检查；彻底调查。
How to Use Plumb in a Sentence
- The researchers plumbed the complexities of the issue.
- She plumbed the depths of his thoughts during the interview.
- They plumbed the topic of climate change extensively in their report.
- He plumbed the reasons behind their decision.
- We need to plumb this problem further before making a conclusion.
adjective
Definition
Exactly vertical; straight up and down.
In ZH
完全垂直；上下直立。
How to Use Plumb in a Sentence
- The carpenter ensured that the frame was plumb before nailing it down.
- Using a level, she checked that the wall was plumb.
- He adjusted the pole until it was plumb with the ground.
- The building's structure must remain plumb to be safe.
- She used a plumb line to ensure the tower stood upright.
noun
Definition
A weight, usually of lead, attached to a line, used to determine vertical alignment.
In ZH
通常用铅制成的重物，附着在一条线上，用于确定垂直对齐。
How to Use Plumb in a Sentence
- He dropped the plumb into the water to check the depth.
- The plumb swung freely, indicating the wall was not straight.
- We used a plumb to make sure the posts were aligned.
- The plumb helps in ensuring the accuracy of the construction.
- She checked the plumb before building the shelf.