subsiding
UK/səb'saɪdɪŋ/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Becoming gradually less intense; (of ground or water) sinking lower.
（程度）逐渐减退的；（地面或水位）下沉的、消退的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsubsideunder, below
+
-ingsit, settle, be placed
=subsiding
subside (sub- 'down' + sedēre 'sit') + -ing = 'in the act of settling down.' Either ground sinking or feelings/storms calming.
Common Collocations
- 1.ground subsiding地面下沉
- 2.floodwaters subsiding洪水消退
- 3.pain subsiding疼痛减退
- 4.tension subsiding紧张情绪缓和
Example Sentences
- 1.
With the floodwaters subsiding, families returned to inspect their homes.
- 2.
I waited for the pain to subside before standing up.