sinking

• 表示向下移动或下沉的状态；也指情绪低落、沮丧或事物衰退、恶化。

Characterized by a downward movement or descent; causing or accompanied by a feeling of deep discouragement, dread, or failure.

1. Descending or submergingB2formal

   Going down below a surface or to a lower level; gradually falling or declining in position, amount, or condition.

   下沉的或沉没的

   • The crew abandoned the ___ vessel.
   • They noticed the ___ sun on the horizon.
   • The ___ foundations of the old house worried the surveyor.
   • A ___ water level in the canal indicated a problem.
   • He watched the ___ coin disappear into the murky water.

   同义词descendingdroppingfallingsubmergingsubsiding

   反义词ascendingfloatingrising

2. Emotionally overwhelmingB2formal

   Causing a sudden, unpleasant feeling of hopelessness, dread, or severe discouragement, often as a realization dawns.

   令人心沉的

   • A ___ sensation hit her when she read the final rejection letter.
   • He had the ___ realization that he'd made a terrible mistake.
   • The ___ disappointment was visible on everyone's faces.
   • A ___ heart kept him from facing the public again.
   • The jury's stern expression gave him a ___ feeling.

   同义词dishearteningdismayingdistressingoverwhelmingtroubling

   反义词comfortingencouragingreassuringuplifting

• 名词，指沉入液体中的过程、缓慢的下降或减少，也指不安和焦虑的感觉。

A noun referring to a descent through a liquid, a slow decline, or a feeling of uneasiness or apprehension.

1. Descent through liquidB1formal

   A downward movement through a liquid, especially water.

   下沉

   • The sinking of the ship was slow and terrifying.
   • They watched the sinking of the old boat in the lake.
   • The sinking of the stone into the pond created ripples.

   同义词immersionsubmergencesubmersion

2. Slow declineB2formal

   A gradual fall or decline, often due to a lack of strength or support.

   衰落

   • The sinking of the building's foundation worried the engineers.
   • He felt a sinking of his energy as the day went on.
   • The sinking of the company's stock price alarmed investors.

   同义词declinedescentdeteriorationdropebbfallslumpwane

   反义词ascentrecoveryrisesurge

3. Feeling of uneaseB2informal

   A sensation of uneasiness, apprehension, or dread.

   不安感

   • She felt a sinking in her stomach when she heard the news.
   • That sinking feeling came over him as he realized his mistake.
   • The sinking of his heart told him something was wrong.

   同义词anxietyapprehensiondreadforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseuneasiness

• 动词，表示下沉或向下移动，尤指沉入液体表面以下，也可表示使某物下沉。

A verb used to indicate the act of descending or moving downward, especially below the surface of a liquid, or to cause something to do so.

不规则动词

1. Go down below surfaceA2formal

   To go down below the surface of a liquid or soft substance.

   下沉

   • The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
   • He watched the stone sink to the bottom of the lake.
   • The heavy rain caused the ground to sink in places.

   同义词dipgo underplungesettlesubmerge

   反义词floatrisesurface

2. Decrease or declineB1formal

   To move to a lower level or position; to decrease in value, amount, or strength.

   下降

   • The sun sank below the horizon.
   • Her spirits sank when she heard the bad news.
   • The stock market sank sharply after the announcement.

   同义词declinedecreasediminishdropdwindlefallplungeslump

   反义词ascendclimbincreaserisesoarsurge

3. B2informal

   To gradually become worse or fail.

   陷入衰退

   • The company sank into debt after the failed merger.
   • He sank into a deep depression after losing his job.
   • The project sank due to lack of funding.

   同义词collapsedeclinedegeneratedeterioratefailfoundergo underslideslipworsen

   反义词flourishimproverecoverrisesucceed

短语动词变体sink in