淹没

淹没

"淹没" means "to flood" or "to submerge."

In this sentence, "淹没" is used to describe the physical submergence or engulfing of a place or object in water, typically representing a literal inundation.

洪水淹没了村庄，造成了巨大的损失。

The flood submerged the village, causing significant damage.

This usage of "淹没" metaphorically describes overshadowing or making something less noticeable due to an abundance or overflow of other elements.

大量的信息使得重要的细节可能会被淹没。

The plethora of information can lead to important details being overlooked or submerged.

Here, "淹没" metaphorically indicates being overwhelmed or drowned by surrounding noise, extending its use to describe overwhelming situations beyond physical submergence.

他的声音在喧嚣中被淹没，难以听清。

His voice was drowned in the clamor, making it hard to hear.