1. sink or swim : 不管成败如何, 沉浮全看自己；
2. sink in : 渗入；
及物动词
不及物动词
1. (厨房里的)洗涤池，洗碗槽，水槽
A sink is a large fixed container in a kitchen, with taps to supply water. It is mainly used for washing dishes.
2. 同 washbasin 或 basin
A sink is the same as a washbasin or basin .
3. (使)下沉;(使)沉没
If a boat sinks or if someone or something sinks it, it disappears below the surface of a mass of water.