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复数形式
subsidences
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沉降, 下沉
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
- The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
这个沿海城镇经历了显著的沉降，导致几栋建筑物倾斜和开裂。
- Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
该地区的沉降与当地农民大量抽取地下水有关。
- Engineers monitored the area for subsidence to ensure the stability of the newly constructed dam.
工程师们监测了该地区的沉降情况，以确保新建大坝的稳定性。
- Over time, subsidence can lead to the formation of sinkholes, posing serious risks to infrastructure.
随着时间的推移，沉降可能导致天坑的形成，对基础设施构成严重风险。
- The gradual subsidence of the land was evidenced by the sinking of ancient monuments and structures.
土地的逐渐沉降通过古代纪念碑和建筑物的下沉得到证明。
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the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
- The mine experienced subsidence, creating a large sinkhole.
- Subsidence of the pavement revealed an underground tunnel.
- Subsidence of the roof forced evacuation of the building.
- Heavy rain triggered subsidence in the hillside.
- The subsidence of the old quarry left a deep cavity.
同义词：
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a decrease in intensity, severity, or degree of something
- The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
- Subsidence of the storm allowed for safe travel.
- There was subsidence in political tensions after the negotiation.
- The medicine aided in the subsidence of inflammation.
- Subsidence of excitement followed the announcement.