B2 [ I or T ] to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater(使)淹死,(使)溺死
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The gardens are said to be haunted by the ghost of a child who drowned in the river.
He fell into the river and drowned.
I'd have drowned if he hadn't happened along and pulled me out of the river.
Police fear that the couple may have drowned.
If it wasn't for the life jacket, I would have drowned.
[ T ] to cover or be covered, especially with a liquid(被)覆盖;(被)淹没,(被)没过
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