Den



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 兽穴, 窝;秘密相聚的地方
• ［英］ n. 兽穴, 窝 ( animal's hidden home) ; 秘密相聚的地方 ( secret meeting-place)
• ［例］ a den of thieves

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English denn; akin to Old English denu valley, Old High German tenni threshing floor
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
• 2.
  • a.
    • (1) a hollow or cavern used especially as a hideout
    • (2) a center of secret activity
  • b. a small usually squalid dwelling
• 3. a comfortable usually secluded room
• 4. a subdivision of a Cub Scout pack made up of two or more boys

II. verb (denned; denning)

• Date: 13th century
• intransitive verb
  • to live in or retire to a den <polar bears den in ice caves or snowdrifts>
• transitive verb
  • to drive into a den

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