Subsidence
01
침하, 침강
the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground
예시들
The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack.
해안 마을은 상당한 침하를 경험했고, 그 결과 몇몇 건물들이 기울어지고 균열이 생겼다.
Subsidence in the region was linked to the extensive groundwater extraction by local farmers.
그 지역의 침하는 지역 농민들의 광범위한 지하수 추출과 관련이 있었다.
02
the sudden falling in of a surface into a hollow or void beneath it
예시들
The mine experienced subsidence, creating a large sinkhole.
Subsidence of the pavement revealed an underground tunnel.
03
a decrease in intensity, severity, or degree of something
예시들
The subsidence of the fever indicated patient recovery.
Subsidence of the storm allowed for safe travel.
