[영어 단어] dip

 

dip

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(액체에) 살짝 담그다, 적시다,
(아래로) 내려가다
하락, 감소, (도로 등의) 움푹 페인 부분
(음식을 먹기 전에 살짝 적시는) 소스

If you dip something in a liquid, you put it into the liquid for a short time, so that only part of it is covered, and take it out again.
If you dip your hand into a container or dip into the container, you put your hand into it in order to take something out of it.
If something dips, it makes a downward movement, usually quite quickly.
If an area of land, a road, or a path dips, it goes down quite suddenly to a lower level.
A dip is a thick creamy sauce. You dip pieces of raw vegetables or biscuits into the sauce and then eat them.

 

 

 

dip down

(아래로) 내려가다

He said the thermometer will dip down to 10 degrees.

 

 

 

dip one's toes

(새로운 일을) 시도하다, 해 보다

Dipping your toe into python
There are students of all skill levels, from people dipping their toes for the first time to seasoned veterans with more than 10 years of experience.
I dipped my toes in golf before, but I didn't like it.
I decided to dip my toes in stock investments.

 

 

 

dip one's toes in the water

상황을 살피다

The politician dipped his toe in the water to see if he might have a successful campaign.