Definitions
v. To move below a surface, or make something do this.
下沉；使沉没
n. A fixed basin with taps and a drain for washing.
洗涤槽；水槽
v. To fall to a lower level or become weaker.
下降；减弱
Example
The little toy boat sank beneath the bathwater.
那只小玩具船沉到了洗澡水下面。
Coastal communities face increasing risks as land sinks and sea levels rise because of climate change.
随着地面下沉以及气候变化导致的海平面上升，沿海社区面临日益严峻的风险。
Collocations
- sink to the bottom
- kitchen sink
- sink into debt
Word family
- sinking (adj.)
- sunken (adj.)
Synonyms
- submerge
Antonyms
- float
- rise
Usage tip
不规则变化：sink—sank—sunk。
FAQ
- What does sink mean?
- To move below a surface, or make something do this. A fixed basin with taps and a drain for washing. To fall to a lower level or become weaker.
- How is sink pronounced?
- UK /sɪŋk/, US /sɪŋk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
