Sinking
01
下沉, 沉没
the downward movement of an object through a liquid, especially water, due to gravity or loss of buoyancy
例子
The boat capsized, leading to its slow sinking into the lake.
船翻了，导致它慢慢沉入湖中。
The sinking of the ship was recorded in maritime history.
船的沉没被记录在航海史上。
02
下沉, 衰落
a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
03
下沉, 崩溃
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
