a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 metres), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water
英寻(长度单位,等于6英尺或1.8米,主要用于指水的深度)
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sonar says that we're in eighteen fathoms .声呐显示我们的深度为18英寻。
[usu. with negative]understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought
深刻理解,彻底弄清(难题或神秘的人)
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the locals could not fathom out the reason behind his new-found prosperity 当地人说什么也弄不懂他新近暴富的原因
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he couldn't fathom why she was being so anxious .他搞不懂她为什么这么焦急。
measure the depth of (water)
测量(水)的深度
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an attempt to fathom the ocean .测量海洋深度的尝试。
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