[ I or T ] to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake(使)潜入水中,(使)没入水中;浸没
The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted.潜艇发现敌机后马上下潜。
She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes.她在冰冷的河水中浸了45分钟后被送进了医院。
[ T ] literary to cover or hide something completely湮没,湮灭;掩盖
She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse.她完全湮没了自我,全心全意地做摄影师的妻子并为他提供艺术灵感。