drown

US /draʊn/
UK /draʊn/
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1.

淹死, 溺死

die through submersion in and inhalation of water

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He almost drowned when his boat capsized.
他的船翻了，他差点淹死。
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Many people drown in floods every year.
每年都有许多人淹死在洪水中。
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submergesinkimmerse
2.

淹没, 浸没

cover or submerge (something) in liquid

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The heavy rain drowned the entire valley.
大雨淹没了整个山谷。
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He drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
他借酒消愁。
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floodinundatesubmergeimmerse
3.

盖过, 淹没

make (a sound) inaudible by being much louder

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The loud music drowned out their conversation.
嘈杂的音乐盖过了他们的谈话声。
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His voice was almost drowned by the applause.
他的声音几乎被掌声淹没了。
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overwhelmoverpowermufflesmother
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drown outdrown your sorrows