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sinking

/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ American
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  • n. 下沉
  • n. 绝望感
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Definition
  • n. the act of going down under water
  • n. a feeling of despair
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Example
The old boat was slowly sinking after hitting a sharp rock.
那艘旧船撞到一块尖锐的岩石后正在慢慢下沉。
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adj.
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