Definitions
v. To die, or cause death, by being unable to breathe underwater.
溺死；使淹死
v. To cover a sound with a much louder sound.
盖过；淹没
Example
She nearly drowned when her boat overturned in the lake.
她的船在湖里翻了，她差点溺水身亡。
Public safety campaigns can reduce the risk of children drowning by encouraging swimming lessons and adult supervision.
公共安全宣传可以通过鼓励儿童学习游泳和成人看护，降低儿童溺亡风险。
Collocations
- drown out a voice
- nearly drown
- drown in paperwork
Word family
- drowning (n.)
Usage tip
drown指溺死，不只是落水；盖过声音常加out。
FAQ
- What does drown mean?
- To die, or cause death, by being unable to breathe underwater. To cover a sound with a much louder sound.
- How is drown pronounced?
- UK /draʊn/, US /draʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
