land subsidence 地面沉降
soil subsidence 土壤下陷
prevent subsidence 防止沉降
rapid subsidence 快速沉降
1. The city is experiencing rapid land subsidence due to groundwater extraction.
由于地下水开采，这座城市正在经历快速的土地沉降。
2. Coastal subsidence poses a serious threat to seaside communities.
沿海地区的地面下陷对海滨社区构成了严重威胁。
3. The building's foundation showed signs of subsidence.
建筑的地基显示出下陷的迹象。
A: Why are the roads cracking in this area?
A：为什么这个地区的道路在开裂？
B: There is significant land subsidence happening underground.
B：地下正在发生严重的地面沉降。
1) 地面或地层的下陷
2) 物质逐渐沉淀的过程
3) (医学) 肿胀或炎症的消退
1. 下沉，下陷
e.g.
The ground subsidence caused damage to the building.
地面下陷对建筑物造成了破坏。
noun
1. The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.
Synonym: sinking, settling, depression