1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) (for sth) 疏浚;清淤;挖掘to remove mud, stones, etc. from the bottom of a river, canal , etc. using a boat or special machine, to make it deeper or to search for sth |
They're dredging the harbour so that larger ships can use it. 他们正在疏浚港湾以便大船驶入。 | |
They dredge the bay for gravel. 他们在挖掘海湾沙砾。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth (up) (from sth) 打捞;采捞;捞取to bring sth up from the bottom of a river, etc. using a boat or special machine |
waste dredged (up) from the seabed 从海底打捞出的废物 |
3. | [t] ~ sth in/with sth (用糖、面粉等)撒,涂to cover food lightly with sugar, flour, etc. |
Dredge the top of the cake with icing sugar. 把糖霜撒在蛋糕面上。 |