fathom

fathom的音标为[ˈfæðəm] ，基本翻译为“深，理解，探摸，测量深度”，速记技巧为：fathom n.理解（fath-挖-om-深）。

fathom的英文词源是拉丁语词汇“fatho”，意为“测量深度”。fathom作为名词和动词时，都有“理解、领悟”的含义。

fathom的变化形式是复数形式“fathoms”，动词形式“fathom out”。

相关单词有：

1. “understand”意为理解，与fathom作为动词时有相似的含义。例如：“I couldn"t fathom the meaning of the poem.”（我无法理解这首诗的含义。）

2. “comprehend”意为包含、理解，也与fathom有相似的含义。例如：“I couldn"t comprehend all the information in the report.”（我无法理解报告中所有的信息。）

3. “fathomable”是一个形容词，意为可理解的、可测量的，可以与fathom一起构成形容词短语。例如：“The problem is fathomable with enough time and effort.”（如果有足够的时间和努力，这个问题是可以理解的。）

以上单词都与fathom有密切关联，并且可以用来描述不同程度的理解和认知。由于fathom的含义和用法比较广泛，以上列举的单词仅供参考，可以根据具体语境进行选择使用。

常用短语：

1. in the fathom of oneself

2. get/reach/understand/comprehend fathoms

3. go to/plunge into/sink into the depths of

4. go to the bottom of

5. plumb the depths of

6. probe into/investigate into

7. delve into

例句：

1. I couldn"t understand the depth of his feelings until I really got to know him.

2. She plunged into the ocean to plumb the depths of its mystery.

3. The police went to the bottom of the case with no clues left.

4. His words probed into my thoughts and made me feel uneasy.

5. We need to delve into the reasons behind this problem.

6. The teacher used to explain complicated ideas in simple fathoms.

英文小作文：

Fathom the Mystery of Life

Life is a mystery that we can never fully understand, but with time and experience, we can delve into its depths and gain a better understanding of it. From the smallest bacteria to the largest galaxies, life is full of surprises and wonders that we can only fathom by exploring and learning more about it. Through science and observation, we can probe into the secrets of life and delve into its mysteries. Each discovery brings us closer to understanding the complexities of life and how it all works together. However, even with all this knowledge, there will always be more to discover and fathom in the depths of life"s mystery. Let us continue to explore and learn, for there is always more to discover and understand about this wonderful world we call home.