ditch
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/dɪtʃ/
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/dɪtʃ/
A long narrow hole dug in the ground to hold or move water.
After the heavy rain, water filled the ditch by the road.
大雨の後、道路脇の溝に水が溜まった。
To get rid of something or someone you no longer want.
He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.
彼は古い車を捨てて新しい車を買うことに決めた。
To land an aircraft on water in an emergency.
The pilot had to ditch the plane in the ocean.
パイロットは海上に緊急着水しなければならなかった。
To skip school without permission.
Some students try to ditch class to go to the park.
公園に行くために授業をサボろうとする生徒もいる。