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burrow down
UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ daʊn/
US
/ˈbɜroʊ daʊn/
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burrow down
verb
burrowed down
Past Simple
burrowed down
Past Participle
burrowing down
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌrəʊ daʊn/
US
/ˈbɜroʊ daʊn/
creuser
Sens littéral : creuser ou s’enfoncer dans le sol ou une autre surface.
The rabbit burrowed down into the soft earth to create a new home.
Le lapin a creusé dans la terre meuble pour se faire un nouveau terrier.
se blottir
Sens figuré : se mettre bien au chaud, se lover pour plus de confort ou de sécurité.
As the storm raged outside, she burrowed down under the blankets to stay warm.
Alors que la tempête faisait rage dehors, elle s’est blottie sous les couvertures pour rester au chaud.
Synonyms
dig down
tunnel
bore
delve
excavate
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burrow down
verb
To dig or tunnel into the ground or another surface.
The rabbit burrowed down into the soft earth to create a new home.
To settle in comfortably or snugly, often for warmth or security.
As the storm raged outside, she burrowed down under the blankets to stay warm.
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