English Dictionary

submarine

/sʌb.məˈɹiːn/

verb

(intransitive) To operate or serve on a submarine. / (transitive) To torpedo; to destroy with a sudden sneak attack. / (intransitive, sometimes figuratively) To sink or submerge oneself.

The submarine submerged beneath the surface of the ocean.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To operate or serve on a submarine.

意味（2）

(transitive) To torpedo; to destroy with a sudden sneak attack.

We’re really at the point of chicken, where the Fed is trying to ward off inflation without submarining the economy.

意味（3）

(intransitive, sometimes figuratively) To sink or submerge oneself.

The second their center snapped the ball, I submarined between the big guy's legs and tackled the halfback.

意味（4）

(intransitive, automotive) To slide forwards underneath one's seat belt (during a crash or sudden stop).

The seatback should always be up while driving so that the occupant doesn't submarine and potentially suffer severe internal injury.