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chìm xuồng

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Sense 1 Verb
capsize Core ActionsTheme

To overturn in the water or to be destroyed as a result of a maritime accident.

vi Con thuyền nhỏ đã bị chìm xuồng giữa dòng sông.

en The small boat capsized in the middle of the river.

Sense 2 Verb
shelved and forgotten

To be set aside or ignored so that a matter is eventually forgotten by the public.

vi Vụ án này cuối cùng đã bị chìm xuồng.

en This case was eventually shelved and forgotten.

Sense 3 Verb
fail or bankrupt

To be unsuccessful in an endeavor or to lose all of one's wealth and business assets.

vi Công việc làm ăn của anh ta đã bị chìm xuồng.

en His business endeavor has failed.

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chìm / xuồng
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chìm nổi / chìm ngập / chìm / chìm đắm …
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bom chìm / hút chìm / ba chìm bảy nổi / cân chìm …
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