vt.

1. 把……淹死
   She fell overboard and was drowned.

   她从船上掉入水中淹死了。

2. 淹没，浸湿
3. （声音等）压过，盖过[（+out）]
   The noise of the machines drowned his voice.

   机器声将他的声音淹没了。

4. 解（忧愁等）
   It is no use trying to drown your sorrows in drink.

   想借酒浇愁于事无补。

vi.

1. 溺死
2. 沉没；浸没
   The boat drowned.

   船沉没了。

v.

1. die or kill through submersion in water.
2. submerge or flood (an area).
3. (usu. drown something out) make inaudible by being much louder.