| 单词 | subsidence |
| 释义 | subsidence (once / 5536 pages) n WORD FAMILY subsidence: subsidences+/subside: subsided, subsidence, subsides, subsiding/subsiding: subsidings USAGE EXAMPLESLand subsidence is happening at a rate of 3cm per year in some parts of the city, 20cm in others. The Guardian(Nov 21, 2016) The sea-level rise and land subsidence is causing increased tidal and storm flooding in the area. Los Angeles Times(Nov 11, 2016) One pedestrian area was also closed off due to subsidence risks, and a wooden deck area – the Mirante do Leblon – was damaged. The Guardian(Nov 01, 2016) 1n a gradual sinking to a lower level Syn|Hyper settling, subsiding sinking a descent as through liquid (especially through water) 2n the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it Syn|Hyper cave in collapse a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in 3n an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) Syn|Hypo|Hyper remission, remittal resolution the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension an interruption in the intensity or amount of something |
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