subside

动词 subside:

1. wear off or die down
   同义词：lessen
2. sink to a lower level or form a depression
3. sink down or precipitate
   同义词：settle
4. descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
   同义词：sink

1. He waited until the applause had subsided.
   他一直等到掌声平息后才继续下去。
2. Weak foundations caused the house to subside.
   由于地基不牢，这所房子已下陷。
3. The storm began to subside.
   风暴渐渐平息了。
4. The flood gradually subsided.
   洪水正逐渐退去。