drowning

noun
🔊/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
🔊/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. the process of dying because of being underwater and unable to breathe for too long; an act of dying in this way
    • death by drowning溺水身亡
    • Alcohol plays a part in an estimated 30% of drownings.估计有 30% 的溺水是酒精的作用所致。🔊🔊