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pit

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: pitsQuá khứ: pittedPhân từ 2: pittedV-ing: pitting

This word evokes a sense of depth, confinement, or a void. When used to describe a location, it suggests a sunken space that is often restrictive or utilitarian, creating a feeling of being trapped or separated from the surface level. In a psychological or emotional sense, it describes a heavy, sinking feeling of despair or anxiety, typically localized in the stomach. This usage transforms a physical hole into a visceral sensation of emptiness or dread.

Countable when referring to a specific hole in the ground or a fruit seed. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of a deep abyss or a void.

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Danh từ

A large hole in the ground.

"The workers dug a deep pit for the foundation."

Danh từ

The stone or seed of a fruit.

"I accidentally swallowed the cherry pit."

Danh từ

The area where cars start a race or receive service.

"The driver pulled into the pit for a tire change."

Danh từ

The central part of an orchestra's seating area.

"The musicians are hidden in the orchestra pit."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To set two people or things against each other in a competition.

"The tournament pits the two best teams against each other."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To remove the stone from a fruit.

"You need to pit the olives before adding them to the salad."

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