deep-seated

/ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdiːp ˈsiːtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdēp-ˈsē-təd How to pronounce deep-seated (audio)/ (ame, mw)

deep-seated — 形容詞

1. used for a feeling, belief, or attitude that has settled so deeply in a person's

1.形容詞C1
釋義

根深蒂固的

情緒或觀念長久難改

used for a feeling, belief, or attitude that has settled so deeply in a person's mind that it does not change easily

例句

Rachel's deep-seated fear of dogs began after a bite outside her school.

Rachel 對狗根深蒂固的恐懼，始於她在學校外被咬之後。

collocation: deep-seated fear of + noun

Amani's deep-seated distrust of banks grew after the family lost its savings.

家裡失去積蓄後，Amani 對銀行產生了根深蒂固的不信任。

collocation: deep-seated distrust of + noun

同義詞
  • deep-rooted

    very close in meaning, but it more strongly suggests long growth over time

  • ingrained

    often used for habits or reactions learned through repetition

  • entrenched

    stronger for unfair attitudes or systems protected from change

反義詞
  • superficial

    stays near the surface instead of shaping a person's thinking deeply

  • short-lived

    describes a feeling that passes quickly instead of lasting for years

文法句型

deep-seated fear

deep-seated prejudice

deep-seated resentment toward + noun

be deep-seated

用法筆記

Most often modifies abstract nouns such as fear, distrust, resentment, loyalty, or prejudice. It can appear after a linking verb, but in everyday learner use it rarely describes physical objects or literal depth.

常見錯誤

❌a deep-seated hole in the wall
✅a deep hole in the wall
💡in everyday learner use, 'deep-seated' usually describes emotions or beliefs, not physical depth.
❌The mayor is deep-seated about this issue.
✅The mayor has deep-seated views about this issue.
💡the adjective describes the belief or feeling itself, not the person on their own.