subside; sink into
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to subside; to sink; to cave in
technicalRefers to physical subsidence of land or building foundations, often due to geological factors or excessive groundwater extraction.
Due to excessive groundwater extraction, this land began to subside.
The subsidence of the building's foundation caused cracks to appear in the walls.
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Ground subsidence in mining areas is a serious environmental problem.
verb
to sink deeply into; to be bogged down in; to become immersed in
Can be used literally for vehicles stuck in mud, or figuratively for being deeply immersed in memories, thoughts, or difficult situations. Often used with 于 in formal contexts.
The car was bogged down in the mud and couldn't move.
The old man was immersed in memories of the past, unable to extricate himself for a long time.
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The company was mired in a financial crisis and urgently needed external capital injection.
He was engulfed in grief and unable to free himself.