sinks
US /sɪŋks/
UK /sɪŋks/
名词
水槽, 洗涤槽
a fixed basin with a water supply and a drain, typically in a kitchen or bathroom, used for washing up or washing hands
示例:
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The kitchen has a double sink.
厨房有一个双水槽。
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Please wash your hands in the bathroom sink.
请在浴室水槽洗手。
动词
1.
下沉, 沉没
go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged
示例:
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The ship sinks in the stormy sea.
船在暴风雨的海中下沉。
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The stone sinks to the bottom of the lake.
石头沉到湖底。
2.
下降, 低沉
descend or cause to descend gradually
示例:
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The sun sinks below the horizon.
太阳沉入地平线以下。
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His voice sinks to a whisper.
他的声音低沉到耳语。
3.
恶化, 下降
fail or decline gradually
示例:
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His health sinks rapidly.
他的健康状况迅速恶化。
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The company's profits sinks every quarter.
公司的利润每季度都下降。