| 单词 | caving in |
| 释义 | > as lemmascaving in The action of cave v.3, literal and figurative; usually caving in. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > downward motion > falling > [noun] > collapsing > inwards caving1809 cave-in1884 the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > [noun] > sudden complete loss of resolution collapse1801 caving in1865 1809 Massachusetts Spy 25 Oct. Mr. Benanuel Bucklin was killed by the caving in of a fountain which he was stoning. 1852 Congress. Globe 17 May 1385/3 A universal ‘caving in’ upon the part of Southern Whigs. 1857 R. Tomes Americans in Japan xiv. 330 Stakes or palisades are driven in along the cuttings, to prevent the earth from caving. 1865 Daily Tel. 18 Oct. 7/4 There will be such a caving-in and bulging-out of worthless party walls. 1870 Echo 11 Nov. The public regard it suspiciously. They seem to think it the prelude to ‘caving in’. < as lemmas |
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