subsidence
US /səbˈsaɪ.dəns/
UK /səbˈsaɪ.dəns/
1.
沉降, 下沉, 塌陷
the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land
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The old house was damaged by land subsidence.
老房子因地面沉降而受损。
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Mining activities can lead to significant ground subsidence.
采矿活动可能导致严重的地面沉降。
2.
消退, 减弱, 平息
the act or process of becoming less active or intense; abatement
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We observed a subsidence of the fever after the medication.
服药后，我们观察到发烧消退了。
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There was a noticeable subsidence in the storm's intensity.
风暴强度有明显的减弱。