英语词汇“subsidence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	subsidence
释义	Trends of subsidence View usage for: subsidence (səbsaɪdəns, sʌbsɪdəns) uncountable noun When there is subsidence in a place, the ground there sinks to a lower level. A surveyor said that the problems were caused by subsidence. Synonyms: sinking, settling, collapse, settlement More Synonyms of subsidence More Synonyms of subsidence subsidence in British English (səbˈsaɪdəns, ˈsʌbsɪdəns) or subsidency (ˈsʌbsɪdənsɪ, səbˈsaɪdənsɪ) noun 1. the act or process of subsiding or the condition of having subsided 2. geology the gradual sinking of landforms to a lower level as a result of earth movements, mining operations, etc subsidence in Insurance (sʌbsɪdəns) noun (Insurance: Residence insurance) Subsidence is the process by which an area of land sinks to a lower level than the land surrounding it, or a building begins to sink into the ground. Under certain circumstances, land subsidence is covered under flood policies. You are covered for losses from land subsidence resulting from erosion that is specifically covered under our definition of flooding. Subsidence is the process by which an area of land sinks to a lower level than the land surroundingit, or a building begins to sink into the ground. Examples of 'subsidence' in a sentence subsidence Insurers and lenders are cautious of homes where trees are likely to cause subsidence or other damage. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Prior subsidence claims can make insurance difficult to get. Times, Sunday Times (2006) And nowhere is where you are going if you become entangled in a subsidence insurance claim. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The building had some problems with subsidence so it was difficult to sell. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It paid for a report from a chartered surveyor who concluded that the cracks were not caused by subsidence. Times, Sunday Times (2013) One of the main causes of subsidence is planting trees too close to the home in an area of clay soils. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Those who have been affected by mining subsidence over the past century or so will wonder what the fuss is all about. Times, Sunday Times (2012) As the ground dried out, thousands of homes on clay foundations suffered subsidence. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Innovation does well in all extreme weathers, because dry spells prompt claims for subsidence. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We've had problems with subsidence from the dig. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You should provide details of what caused the subsidence, how the problem was remedied and what happened subsequently. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I am not surprised your excess increased as insurers commonly bump it up once a claim for subsidence is made. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In my case I have a minor subsidence claim against my insurer. Times, Sunday Times (2012) If anybody is buying a house around here, the first thing they do is have a survey to see if there is mining subsidence. Times, Sunday Times (2011) After destroying our fields and homes with spoil heaps and mining subsidence, they are now happy to do it in the name of fracking. The Sun (2013) In 2003, we claimed for suspected subsidence as a crack had appeared in a wall. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He says: 'I was aware that the house had previously suffered from subsidence and that it had been underpinned. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I reported it to my insurer, and the survey found subsidence caused by a 7ft treenearby. Times, Sunday Times (2014) 1 (noun) in the sense of sinking The problems were caused by subsidence. Synonyms sinking settling collapse Floods and a collapse of the tunnel roof were a constant risk. settlement the settlement of America 2 (noun) in the sense of decrease Synonyms decrease There has been a decrease in the number of young unemployed people. lessening a lessening of tension on the border slackening easing off diminution a slight diminution in asset value abatement Demand for the product shows no sign of abatement. de-escalation 3 (noun) in the sense of drop Synonyms drop There was a sheer drop just outside my window. decline Rome's decline in the fifth century. descent The airplane encountered turbulence on its descent into the airport. ebb the ebb of her creative powers Additional synonyms in the sense of abatement Demand for the product shows no sign of abatement. Synonyms decrease, slowing, decline, easing, sinking, fading, weakening, relaxation, dwindling, lessening, waning, subsiding, ebbing, cessation, let-up (informal), slackening, diminution, tapering off, attenuation in the sense of collapse Definition the act of falling down or falling to pieces Floods and a collapse of the tunnel roof were a constant risk. Synonyms falling down, ruin, falling apart, cave-in, disintegration, subsidence in the sense of decline Definition a gradual weakening or loss Rome's decline in the fifth century. Synonyms deterioration, fall, failing, slump, weakening, decay, worsening, descent, downturn, disintegration, degeneration, atrophy, decrepitude, retrogression, enfeeblement Nearby words of subsidence subsequently subservient subside subsidence subsidiary subsidize subsidy Synonyms of 'subsidence' subsidence Explore 'subsidence' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of descent Definition the act of descending The airplane encountered turbulence on its descent into the airport. Synonyms fall, drop, plunge, coming down, swoop in the sense of diminution Definition reduction in size, volume, intensity, or importance a slight diminution in asset value Synonyms decrease, decline, lessening, weakening, decay, contraction, abatement in the sense of ebb the ebb of her creative powers Synonyms decline, drop, sinking, flagging, weakening, decrease, decay, dwindling, lessening, deterioration, fading away, petering out, slackening, degeneration, subsidence, shrinkage, diminution in the sense of lessening a lessening of tension on the border Synonyms reduction, decline, decrease, weakening, slowing down, dwindling, contraction, erosion, waning, ebbing, moderation, let-up (informal), petering out, slackening, shrinkage, diminution, abatement, curtailment, minimization, de-escalation in the sense of settlement the settlement of America Synonyms colonization, settling, peopling, populating
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