caving in
US /ˈkeɪvɪŋ ɪn/
UK /ˈkeɪvɪŋ ɪn/
短语动词
1.
坍塌, 塌陷
to collapse or fall inward
示例:
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The old mine shaft started caving in.
旧矿井开始坍塌。
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The roof of the abandoned building was caving in.
废弃建筑的屋顶正在坍塌。
2.
屈服, 让步
to agree to something that one has been resisting or refusing
示例:
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After weeks of pressure, he finally started caving in to their demands.
在数周的压力下,他最终开始屈服于他们的要求。
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Don't cave in to peer pressure; stand firm on your beliefs.
不要屈服于同伴压力;坚定你的信念。