submerge
/səbˈmɜːdʒ/ · /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6471 in the learning path
浸没；潜入水中；淹没
Definitions
v. To go below a liquid's surface or put something there
浸没；潜入水中；淹没
Example
Submerge the dirty jar in warm water before washing it.
清洗脏罐子前，先把它浸没在温水中。
Rising sea levels could submerge low-lying coastal settlements, forcing residents to relocate and placing pressure on nearby cities.
海平面上升可能淹没地势低洼的沿海聚居区，迫使居民迁移，并给附近城市带来压力。
Collocations
- fully submerge
- submerge in water
- partially submerged
Word family
- submersion (n.)
- submerged (adj.)
- submersible (adj.)
Synonyms
- immerse
Usage tip
可及物或不及物；强调进入水面或液面以下。
FAQ
- What does submerge mean?
- To go below a liquid's surface or put something there
- How is submerge pronounced?
- UK /səbˈmɜːdʒ/, US /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
