sinking

n.

沉没；

v.

（使）下沉， （使）沉没( sink的现在分词 )；

复数：sinkings

shaft sinking凿井

sinking ship正在下沉的船

die sinking刻模；开模；制阴模；加工模腔

1. The patrol boat was ordered to stand by the sinking ship.
   巡逻艇奉命留在那快要沉没的船只附近，以便进行救助。
2. When they didn't get back by midnight, I got that sinking feeling.
   他们到半夜时还没回来，我感到心神不定。

1. He could not control the sinking of his legs.
   他无法控制他的腿的下沉。

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