sinkhole

[US]/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/
[UK]/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.阴沟口,污水坑;灰岩坑,地洞,陷穴
Word Forms
复数sinkholes

Phrases & Collocations

large sinkhole

大天坑

sinkhole formation

天坑形成

sinkhole collapse

天坑塌陷

sinkhole danger

天坑危险

sinkhole repair

天坑修复

sinkhole discovery

天坑发现

sinkhole risk

天坑风险

sinkhole warning

天坑警告

sinkhole investigation

天坑调查

sinkhole event

天坑事件

Example Sentences

a large sinkhole appeared in the middle of the road.

一个大塌陷出现在马路中间。

the sinkhole swallowed several cars parked nearby.

这个塌陷吞噬了几辆停在附近的汽车。

residents were evacuated due to the expanding sinkhole.

由于塌陷扩大,居民们被疏散。

scientists are studying the causes of sinkholes.

科学家们正在研究塌陷的成因。

the sinkhole caused significant damage to the building.

这个塌陷对建筑造成了严重损害。

emergency crews worked quickly to secure the sinkhole area.

紧急救援人员迅速对塌陷区域进行了安全处理。

local authorities issued warnings about potential sinkholes.

当地当局发出了关于潜在塌陷的警告。

the sinkhole formed after heavy rainfall.

这个塌陷是在大雨后形成的。

residents reported hearing loud noises before the sinkhole appeared.

居民们报告在塌陷出现之前听到了巨响。

insurance claims related to sinkholes have increased significantly.

与塌陷相关的保险索赔显著增加。

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