cave-in
noun /ˈkeɪv ɪn/
/ˈkeɪv ɪn/
- the fact of something suddenly collapsing
（突然的）塌陷，坍塌，倒塌 - The cave-in at the mine was caused by a sudden rush of water.
矿井坍塌是由突然的水流造成的。
- The cave-in at the mine was caused by a sudden rush of water.
- the act of finally doing what somebody wants after you have been opposing them
（突然的）塌陷，坍塌，倒塌 - This cave-in looks weak and pathetic from such a clever politician.
从一个如此聪明的政治家的角度来看，这种让步显得软弱和可悲。
- This cave-in looks weak and pathetic from such a clever politician.