subside
US /səbˈsaɪd/
UK /səbˈsaɪd/
动词
1.
消退, 平息, 减弱
become less intense, violent, or severe
示例:
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The floodwaters began to subside after several days.
几天后，洪水开始消退。
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Her anger gradually subsided.
她的怒气逐渐平息。
2.
下沉, 沉降, 塌陷
sink to a lower level; descend
示例:
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The building began to subside into the soft ground.
建筑物开始下沉到松软的地面。
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The foundations of the old house had started to subside.
老房子的地基已经开始下沉。
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