n.(地面或建筑物的)下沉，沉降，下陷

The area experienced subsidence due to the withdrawal of groundwater.
该地区因地下水开采而发生地面沉降。
Subsidence caused by mining activities has become a significant environmental concern.
矿山活动引发的地表塌陷已成为重要的环境问题。
After the earthquake, there was widespread subsidence along the fault line.
地震后，沿断层线出现了大面积的地陷。
The prolonged drought led to land subsidence in the river basin.
长期干旱导致了河谷地区的地面下沉。
Engineers have warned that subsidence could pose a threat to the stability of the bridge.
工程师警告称地面沉降可能对桥梁稳定性构成威胁。
The building had to be underpinned due to severe subsidence in its foundation.
由于地基严重沉降，这栋建筑不得不进行加固处理。
Subsidence裂缝在煤矿区域是常见现象。
在煤矿区，地表塌陷裂缝是一种常见现象。
Heavy loading on the soil can result in subsidence over time.
土壤承受过重负荷时，随着时间推移可能会产生地面沉降。
Subsidence in coastal areas may lead to loss of habitat for marine life.
沿海地区的地面沉降可能导致海洋生物栖息地丧失。
Aerial surveys revealed significant subsidence around the reservoir after water levels were raised.
飞行观测显示，在水库水位提高之后，其周边地区发生了显著的地面沉降。