- [only before noun]
that has fallen to the bottom of the sea or the ocean, or of a lake or river 沉没的；沉入水底的 a sunken ship 沉船 sunken treasure 沉在水底的财宝
(of eyes or cheeks 眼睛或面颊 hollow and deep as a result of disease, getting old, or not having enough food 凹陷的，深陷的（尤因疾病、年老或饥饿） His eyes were dark and sunken. 他的眼睛又黑又凹。
- [only before noun]
at a lower level than the area around 低于周围平面的；低洼处的 a sunken garden 沉园
Word Originlate Middle English: past participle of the verb sink.