sinkhole

'siŋkhәul

英文释义

n. a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof

中文翻译

n. 阴沟口, 污水坑
[化] 缩孔

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记忆技巧

sink 意为“下沉”，hole 意为“洞”，合起来就是“下沉的洞”，形象地描述了这种地质现象。

例句

1. The heavy rain caused a large sinkhole to form in the road.
大雨导致道路上出现了一个大坑。
2. People were shocked when a sinkhole opened up in their backyard.
当后院出现一个坑时，人们都感到震惊。
3. The city is trying to prevent sinkholes by improving drainage systems.
城市正在通过改善排水系统来预防坑洞的出现。

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