dive
dive — 動詞
1. to enter water headfirst, usually with the arms stretched out forward and above
跳水
頭先入水跳進水中
to enter water headfirst, usually with the arms stretched out forward and above the head, for enjoyment or in a competition
The children cheered when Sora dove off the wooden dock into the cool lake.
孩子們開心大叫，因為 Sora 從木碼頭一躍跳進清涼的湖水中。
dive + off [place] + into [water]
Nellie took a deep breath and dove into the pool at the deep end.
Nellie 深吸一口氣，然後在游泳池深水區一頭跳進水裡。
dive + into [body of water]
Femi climbed onto the high board and dove into the water without any hesitation.
Femi 爬上跳水高台，毫不猶豫地跳進水中。
The lifeguard dove into the rough sea to pull the struggling swimmer to safety.
救生員跳進波濤洶湧的海中，把掙扎中的泳者拉回安全處。
- surface
to come up out of the water
文法句型
dive + into/off/from + [place]
dive + into/under + [body of water]
用法筆記
The past tense can be either dove (especially in American English) or dived (especially in British English). Both forms are correct.
常見錯誤
2. to swim underwater using special breathing equipment, such as an air tank and ma
潛水
攜帶呼吸裝備在水下游泳
to swim underwater using special breathing equipment, such as an air tank and mask, in order to explore or observe marine life
During their holiday in Thailand, Isabela and Yan went to dive among the coral reefs.
在泰國度假時，Isabela 和 Yan 去潛水欣賞色彩繽紛的珊瑚礁。
dive among [underwater features]
Mert's diving licence allows him to go down to thirty metres below the surface.
Mert 的潛水證照讓他能下潛到水面下三十公尺。
dive + up to [depth]
The instructor checked Sivan's air tank before they both descended to explore the shipwreck.
教練檢查了 Sivan 的氧氣瓶，然後他們一起下潛探索沉船。
Lauren plans to dive off the coast of Honduras next summer with marine biologists.
Lauren 計劃明年夏天到宏都拉斯外海潛水，和海洋生物學家同行。
- go diving
colloquial phrasal equivalent for recreational scuba diving
文法句型
dive + in/at/off + [location]
dive + to + [depth]
用法筆記
When the context is clearly recreational diving, 'go diving' is a common alternative: 'They went diving in the Red Sea last year.'
3. to experience a sudden and steep drop in price, quantity, or level
暴跌
價格或水平突然大幅下降
to experience a sudden and steep drop in price, quantity, or level
The company's share price dove by fifteen per cent after the disappointing earnings report.
這家公司的股價在令人失望的財報公布後暴跌了百分之十五。
dive + by [percentage]
Temperatures in the northern region are expected to dive below freezing tonight.
北部地區的氣溫預計今晚會驟降到零度以下。
dive below [threshold]
When the stock market dove last autumn, many small investors lost their savings.
去年秋天股市暴跌時，許多散戶賠了積蓄。
Sales of the product dove sharply after customers complained about the poor quality.
該產品的銷量在顧客投訴品質不佳後急遽下滑。
- plummet
similar intensity, also implies a steep, uncontrolled fall
- crash
more dramatic; often used for a complete collapse in value
- drop sharply
less dramatic; describes the result without the speed implication
文法句型
dive + by + [amount]
dive + to + [value]
dive + from + [value]
用法筆記
Used most often in financial and economic contexts. 'Dive' differs from the milder 'drop' or 'fall' by emphasising the speed and severity of the decrease.
常見錯誤
4. to move steeply downward through the air at high speed
俯衝
在空中急速向下移動
to move steeply downward through the air at high speed
The fighter jet dove toward the runway before landing smoothly.
戰鬥機朝跑道俯衝，然後平穩降落。
dive toward [target]
The eagle dove from the sky and snatched a fish from the river.
老鷹從天空俯衝而下，從河裡抓走了一條魚。
The helicopter dove suddenly to avoid the smoke rising from the burning building.
直升機突然俯衝，避開了從燃燒建築升起濃煙。
A peregrine falcon can dive at speeds of over three hundred kilometres per hour.
遊隼能以時速超過三百公里的速度俯衝。
- plunge
very close in meaning; 'plunge' may suggest a less controlled or more violent descent
- drop steeply
more neutral; lacks the speed connotation of 'dive'
文法句型
dive + toward + [target]
dive + from + [height]
用法筆記
The subject is typically an aircraft, bird, or flying object. For prices or values, use sense 3 instead.
5. to move suddenly and quickly to a particular place, especially to hide, escape d
猛衝；撲向
迅速移動以躲避或接住某物
to move suddenly and quickly to a particular place, especially to hide, escape danger, or catch an object
When the rain started, Sana dove into the nearest cafe to stay dry.
雨開始下時，Sana 衝進最近的咖啡館躲雨。
dive into [place] for shelter
The goalkeeper dove to his left and pushed the ball away from the goal.
守門員向左撲去，把球推離球門。
dive + direction to make a save
Élise dove behind the sofa when the doorbell rang, hoping to surprise her brother.
門鈴響起時，Élise 撲到沙發後面，想給哥哥一個驚喜。
The cat dove under the table the moment it heard the vacuum cleaner start up.
貓咪一聽到吸塵器啟動的聲音就衝到桌子底下。
文法句型
dive + into/behind/under/for + [place or thing]
用法筆記
Unlike other senses of 'dive', this one does not require downward movement — it emphasises quickness and suddenness in any direction.
常見錯誤
6. in soccer, to drop to the ground on purpose when no player from the other team h
假摔
足球比賽中假裝被犯規倒地
in soccer, to drop to the ground on purpose when no player from the other team has actually made contact, hoping the referee will call a foul and give your team a free kick or penalty
The forward got a yellow card for diving — the replay showed no contact.
前鋒因為假摔拿到一張黃牌——重播顯示根本沒有接觸。
dive — simulating a foul
Fans booed the player for diving in the area to win a penalty.
球迷們因為該球員在禁區內假摔騙罰球而發出噓聲。
Indra accused the striker of diving, insisting that the defender's foot never made contact.
Indra 指責對方前鋒假摔，堅稱後衛的腳根本沒碰到他。
The referee ignored the protest and waved play on, certain it was a dive.
裁判不理會抗議，示意比賽繼續，確定那是假摔。
- simulate a foul
the official term used by referees and governing bodies
文法句型
dive — no object needed; often used in the continuous form: 'he is diving'
用法筆記
This sense carries a strongly negative judgement — players who dive are seen as dishonest. The noun form 'a dive' is also common: 'It was a clear dive.'
7. in rugby or American football, to launch your body forward while carrying the ba
飛撲
在橄欖球或美式足球中持球向前撲倒
in rugby or American football, to launch your body forward while carrying the ball so that you land stretched out on the field — done to score a try or touchdown, or to reach the ball before it hits the ground
Hyun dived over the try line with two defenders grabbing at his legs.
Hyun 越過達陣線飛撲，兩名防守球員抓著他的腿試圖攔截。
dive + over + [target area] in rugby
With three seconds left, Selim dived forward and stretched the ball toward the end zone.
比賽剩下最後三秒，Selim 向前飛撲，把球伸向端區。
dive + forward to reach a goal
The fullback dived low to catch the bouncing ball before an opponent could reach it.
後衛低身飛撲，搶在對手碰到之前接住彈跳中的球。
Reuben dived across the corner of the field and grounded the ball for a try.
Reuben 飛撲到球場角落，將球觸地達陣。
- hurl yourself
more dramatic and informal; 'He hurled himself at the line.'
- launch yourself
slightly more deliberate than dive; 'She launched herself over the ruck.'
文法句型
dive + forward / across / over
用法筆記
This sense is specific to rugby and American football; in rugby the action often aims to score a try, while in American football it is frequently used to reach the goal line or catch a pass.
常見錯誤
dive — 名詞
1. a movement in which a person jumps head first into a pool, lake, or the sea, typ
跳水
頭部先入水的跳躍動作
a movement in which a person jumps head first into a pool, lake, or the sea, typically with arms stretched forward
Brian performed a perfect dive off the high board at the swimming pool.
Brian 在游泳池的高臺上做了一個完美的跳水動作。
collocation: perform a dive / do a dive
The children practised their dives from the side of the pool before the race.
比賽前，孩子們在泳池邊練習跳水。
Amihan took a deep breath and made a clean dive into the cold lake.
Amihan 深吸一口氣，俐落地跳入冰冷的湖水中。
Nikos won the competition with a dive that barely made a splash.
Nikos 以幾乎沒有濺起水花的跳水動作贏得了比賽。
The coach showed the team a video of a perfect dive from an Olympic champion.
教練播放了一段奧運冠軍完美跳水的影片給隊員們看。
文法句型
make/take a + dive
dive + into + water
用法筆記
Countable noun; frequently paired with the verbs 'do', 'take', 'make', or 'perform'.
常見錯誤
2. a trip or activity in which a person swims below the surface of the ocean or a l
潛水
攜帶呼吸裝備在水面下活動
a trip or activity in which a person swims below the surface of the ocean or a lake, usually carrying an air tank and a mask
The resort offers guided dives for beginners at the coral reef every morning.
這家渡假村每天早上為初學者提供有導遊帶領的潛水活動，地點在珊瑚礁。
collocation: guided dive / go on a dive
Daichi went on a dive near the island and saw a sea turtle swimming nearby.
Daichi 在島嶼附近潛水時，看見一隻海龜從他身旁游過。
Before the dive, the instructor checked everyone's air tanks and masks.
潛水前，教練仔細檢查了每個人的氣瓶和面罩。
Caio recorded his dive with a small camera attached to his mask.
Caio 用裝在面罩上的小型攝影機記錄了自己的潛水過程。
A strong current made the dive more difficult than the group had expected.
強勁的海流讓這次潛水變得比大家預期的更加困難。
- scuba dive
a more technical term that specifies the breathing equipment used
- swim
general movement in water; does not imply going below the surface with equipment
文法句型
go for a + dive
dive + in/at + location
用法筆記
Often refers to recreational scuba diving. The phrase 'go for a dive' implies a single underwater session.
3. a sudden and sharp fall in the market price of a financial asset, such as a comp
暴跌
金融資產價格驟降
a sudden and sharp fall in the market price of a financial asset, such as a company's shares, a government bond, or a national currency
The company's shares took a dive after the disappointing sales report was released.
這家公司的股價在令人失望的銷售報告公布後急遽暴跌。
collocation: take a dive (financial)
Investors were worried by the sudden dive in the value of the local currency.
當地貨幣價值的突然暴跌讓投資人感到憂心。
collocation: dive in [value/price]
A dive in oil prices caused problems for companies that depended on high energy costs.
油價暴跌為那些依賴高能源成本的公司帶來了問題。
Min sold her shares before the dive and saved a lot of money.
Min 在股價暴跌之前就把股票賣了，省了一大筆錢。
The technology index took a dive when the trade talks collapsed.
貿易談判破裂後，科技股指數應聲暴跌。
- surge
a sudden strong upward movement in value
文法句型
a dive + in + noun
用法筆記
Subject of the sentence is typically a financial asset (share, currency, bond). Not used for physical objects losing value. For drops in non-financial quantities such as temperature, ratings, or attendance, see noun sense 8 (SHARP DECLINE).
常見錯誤
4. a steep, rapid downward movement through the air by an aircraft, bird, or other
俯衝
飛行物體急速向下的移動
a steep, rapid downward movement through the air by an aircraft, bird, or other flying object
The eagle went into a dive and caught a fish from the river.
那隻老鷹俯衝而下，從河裡抓了一條魚。
collocation: go into a dive
The pilot pulled the plane out of its dive just moments before reaching the ground.
飛行員在飛機即將撞地的前一刻才將機頭拉起，脫離俯衝狀態。
collocation: pull out of a dive
Emre watched a hawk make a steep dive toward a rabbit in the field.
Emre 看見一隻老鷹朝田野裡的兔子急速俯衝。
Birds of prey use a fast dive to catch animals on the ground.
猛禽利用快速俯衝來捕捉地面上的動物。
The plane's sudden dive scared the passengers inside the cabin.
飛機突然俯衝，把機艙裡的乘客都嚇了一跳。
文法句型
go into a + dive
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'go into a dive' (beginning the descent) and 'pull out of a dive' (ending it). For aircraft, a dive is steeper and faster than a normal descent.
5. an action in football where a player falls to the ground on purpose without bein
假摔
足球員假裝被犯規而跌倒
an action in football where a player falls to the ground on purpose without being pushed or tripped, hoping the referee will award a free kick or penalty
The striker was given a yellow card for his obvious dive inside the penalty area.
那位前鋒因為在禁區內明顯假摔而被判了一張黃牌。
football context: dive in the penalty area
Fans shouted at the player, accusing him of a dive when no one touched him.
球迷們對球員大喊，指責他在根本沒有人碰到他的情況下假摔。
The coach said the dive stopped the team from scoring on a free kick.
教練說那次假摔讓球隊無法在自由球上得分。
Devika thought the player's dive was obvious and the referee should have seen it.
Devika 認為那名球員的假摔太明顯了，裁判應該要發現才對。
Replays showed that the forward was not touched — it was a clear dive.
重播畫面顯示前鋒根本沒有被碰到——這是一次明顯的假摔。
- simulation
the formal football term for a dive; used in official rule books and referee reports
- flop
informal term, especially used in basketball for faking a foul
文法句型
take a + dive
用法筆記
This sense is always negative — it describes cheating. 'Take a dive' can also refer to boxing (see noun sense 7) but in football it means faking a fall.
常見錯誤
6. a sudden, fast movement of the body toward something, especially to reach, catch
撲；猛衝
為了抓住或躲避而做出的快速動作
a sudden, fast movement of the body toward something, especially to reach, catch, or avoid it
The goalkeeper made a desperate dive to his left and stopped the ball.
守門員奮力向左側撲去，成功擋住了球。
collocation: make a dive for something
Obi made a dive for the umbrella as the wind blew it off the table.
Obi 撲過去接住被風吹落桌面的雨傘。
Sivan took a dive under the couch to grab the ball before the dog came.
Sivan 撲到沙發底下搶在狗過來之前把球拿了出來。
Ezra made a quick dive for the door before it closed all the way.
Ezra 在門完全關上之前迅速撲了過去。
The cat made a sudden dive under the bed when it heard the loud noise.
那隻貓聽到巨響後，突然撲到床底下。
文法句型
make a + dive + for/preposition
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this does not involve water or a planned action. It describes an urgent, reactive movement in any direction.
7. an act in boxing where a fighter falls to the ground on purpose and acts as if t
假倒；詐敗
拳擊手假裝被擊倒
an act in boxing where a fighter falls to the ground on purpose and acts as if they have been hit too hard to continue, in order to cheat or help the other fighter win unfairly
The referee knew the boxer took a dive when he fell after a light punch.
裁判知道那名拳擊手是假倒，因為他挨了一記輕拳就倒下了。
take a dive — fixed phrase for faking a knockout in boxing
Officials investigated after the boxer seemed to take a dive in round three.
有關單位調查了那名拳擊手在第三回合疑似假倒的事件。
Walid refused to take a dive, although he was offered a lot of money.
Walid 拒絕假倒，儘管對方給了他很多錢。
The boxer's manager was arrested for asking his fighter to take a dive.
那位拳擊手的經紀人因為要求旗下選手假倒而被逮捕。
Fans were angry when they learned their champion had taken a dive during the match.
粉絲們得知冠軍選手在比賽中假倒後非常憤怒。
- fix
broader term for arranging an illegal result in a sports match
- throw a fight
strongly implies the fighter agreed to lose on purpose, not just fake a knockout
文法句型
take + a + dive
用法筆記
Frequently in the fixed phrase 'take a dive'. The subject is usually a boxer, and the phrase implies dishonest or illegal behaviour.
常見錯誤
8. a quick and usually large fall in any measurable quantity, level, or amount — fo
驟降；遽降
數量或水平突然大幅下降
a quick and usually large fall in any measurable quantity, level, or amount — for example, a drop in temperature, a decline in approval ratings, or a decrease in participation numbers
After the cold front arrived, temperatures took a sharp dive below freezing across the region.
冷鋒過境後，該地區的氣溫急遽降到零度以下。
take a sharp dive — common collocation for sudden quantity drop
The mayor's approval rating took a dive after the scandal was reported by local journalists.
醜聞被當地記者報導後，市長的施政滿意度急遽下滑。
collocation: approval rating takes a dive
Hotel service quality took a dive after the new owners took over.
新經營團隊接手後，這家飯店的服務品質大幅下滑。
Attendance at the local museum took a dive during the long winter months.
在漫長的冬季期間，當地博物館的參觀人數急遽減少。
Luca's energy levels took a dive after working twelve-hour shifts for several weeks.
連續幾週每天工作十二小時後，Luca 的體力明顯下降。
文法句型
a + dive + in + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Frequently paired with 'take' ('approval ratings took a dive') or 'sharp' ('a sharp dive in quality'). Common in weather (temperature), opinion polls (approval ratings), and performance contexts. For drops in purely financial assets such as shares or currencies, see noun sense 3 (STOCK / VALUE DROP).
常見錯誤
9. a bar, restaurant, hotel, or club that is in very bad condition, looks dirty or
破爛場所
環境簡陋骯髒的酒吧或餐廳
a bar, restaurant, hotel, or club that is in very bad condition, looks dirty or poorly maintained, and is often visited by people who behave in a rough or unpleasant way
We walked into a dark dive near the station and left right away.
我們走進車站附近一間昏暗的破爛酒吧後，馬上離開了。
informal noun for a dirty, unpleasant bar or club
From the outside, the hotel looked like a dive, with broken windows and old furniture.
從外面看，那間旅館就像個破爛地方，窗戶破損，家具老舊。
Lara refused to eat at the dive, even though the prices were very low.
Lara 拒絕在那間破餐廳吃飯，儘管價格非常便宜。
The old nightclub had become a dive, with broken chairs and sticky floors.
那間老舊夜店已經變成了破爛場所，椅子壞了，地板黏黏的。
Tourists were warned to avoid the dive bars near the edge of town.
遊客被警告要避開城鎮邊緣的那些廉價酒吧。
- upscale place
a high-quality, well-maintained restaurant, hotel, or bar
文法句型
a + [adjective] + dive
用法筆記
This is a derogatory and informal term. Use it only in casual conversation, not in formal writing. It describes a place that looks neglected or unsafe. The compound 'dive bar' is especially common in American English.