陷
trap; sink; cave in; frame; fall; flaw
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
trap; pitfall
neutralRefers to a hidden pit covered with disguise to catch animals or a scheme designed to harm someone.
The hunter set a trap in the forest to catch wild animals.
Believing a stranger's sweet talk is a deadly trap.
verb
sink into; get stuck in
neutralUsed for objects or people getting stuck in soft substances like mud, sand, or snow.
He stepped into a hole accidentally and sank deeper, with his entire leg buried in mud.
After the heavy rain, this agricultural tricycle got stuck in the mud pit at the village entrance.
verb
cave in; sink inward
neutralDescribes a part of the body or an object sinking inward due to illness, weight loss, or external force.
After pulling several all-nighters, his eyes have sunken inward.
Due to long-term water shortage, a large section of the corner of this adobe wall has caved in.
verb
frame; incriminate
neutralUsed for plotting to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
To seize the position, he secretly framed his competitor.
This wrongful conviction was caused by a group of corrupt officials intentionally framing innocent people.
verb
fall; be captured; be occupied
formalRefers to a city, fortress, or territory being seized by enemy forces.
This military fortress finally fell after holding out for three months.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, large areas of land fell to the enemy, and people were displaced.
noun
flaw; shortcoming
neutralRefers to a defect or imperfection in a plan, system, or person's character.
There are still many flaws in the design of this new product, which need further improvement.
Everyone has their own shortcomings, so there's no need to be overly hard on yourself.