Subsidence
01
沈下, 地盤沈下
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
例
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
その海岸の町は重大な沈下を経験し、いくつかの建物が傾き、ひびが入った。
02
the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
例
The mine experienced subsidence, creating a large sinkhole.
03
a decrease in intensity, severity, or degree of something
例
The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
