subside
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/səbˈsaɪd/
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/səbˈsaɪd/
To slowly decrease or stop.
After the storm, the wind subsided, and we could go outside.
风暴过后,风势减弱,我们可以出去了。
To return to a normal level after rising.
The water level subsided after the rain stopped.
雨停后,水位下降了。
To sink or settle lower.
The old building subsided into the ground over time.
随着时间的推移,这座老建筑逐渐沉入地下。