Groove



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 凹线; ( 刻出的) 线条; 习惯
• ［英］ n. 凹线 ( a long, narrow furrow) ; ( 刻出的) 线条;习惯 ( habitual way)
• ［记］ 不要和grove ( 树丛) 相混

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English grove pit, cave, from Middle Dutch groeve; akin to Old High German gruoba pit, cave, Old English grafan to dig — more at grave
• Date: 1659
• 1. a long narrow channel or depression
• 2.
  • a. a fixed routine ; rut
  • b. a situation suited to one's abilities or interests ; niche
• 3. top form <a great talker when he is in the groove>
• 4. the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit <a fastball right in the groove>
• 5. an enjoyable or exciting experience
• 6. a pronounced enjoyable rhythm

II. verb (grooved; grooving)

• Date: 1686
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to make a groove in
    • b. to join by a groove
  • 2. to perfect by repeated practice <grooved her golf swing>
  • 3. to throw (a pitch) in the groove
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to become joined or fitted by a groove
  • 2. to form a groove
  • 3. to enjoy oneself intensely
  • 4. to interact harmoniously <contemporary minds and rock groove together — Benjamin DeMott>
• ? groover noun

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