লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
shallows
This term is used almost exclusively in the plural form to describe a specific geographic area of low-depth water. While the adjective "shallow" is common, the noun "shallows" functions as a collective reference to the coastal zone where the seabed rises, often implying a hazard for larger vessels or a sanctuary for small marine life.
When used figuratively, the word carries a strong negative connotation of superficiality. It describes a state of intellectual or emotional emptiness, suggesting that a person or a discussion is avoiding the "deep" or complex aspects of a subject. In this sense, it contrasts sharply with "depth," which is associated with wisdom and insight.
Meanings
Examples
The children spent the entire afternoon splashing in the shallows.
Stay in the shallows until you feel comfortable swimming.
Small fish often hide in the shallows to avoid larger predators.
The boat ran aground as it drifted too far into the shallows.
I can see the colorful coral reefs clearly from the shallows.
He is content to linger in the shallows of a conversation without ever discussing anything real.
Why do we always stay in the shallows when we could dive deeper into the philosophy of this art.
Their relationship remained in the shallows for months before they finally shared their secrets.