cave

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Definitions

n.

A large natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.

山洞,洞穴,岩洞

v.

To collapse inward; to give in or surrender under pressure.

塌陷,坍塌;屈服,让步

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
caveother
=cave

Common Collocations

  • 1.cave system洞穴系统
  • 2.cave painting洞穴绘画

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The prehistoric cave contained ancient paintings on its walls.

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