钻进 (zuān jìn) — to squeeze into (a tight space); to immerse oneself in (studies, work, etc.), to dig into
Definition
Two distinct senses: literally squeezing into a tight space, and figuratively immersing oneself in work or study — like English 'burrow into' or 'throw oneself into'. The figurative sense is the common one.
verb
to squeeze into (a tight space)to immerse oneself in (studies, work, etc.)to dig into
Examples
- 钻进。Tā cóng hòu mén zuān jìn le yuàn zi.He squeezed into the yard through the back door.
- ，钻进。Wèi le zhǎng wò xīn ruǎn jiàn, tā zuān jìn le suǒ yǒu jiào chéng.To master the new software, she dug into all the tutorials.
- 钻进。Zhè ge kē xué jiā zhěng tiān zuān jìn shí yàn shì lǐ gōng zuò.This scientist buries himself in the lab working all day.
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