彼は川でおぼれている子供を救った。
He saved a child who was drowning in the river.
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He almost drowned in the sea.
かつての英雄も、権力に溺れて堕落してしまった。
Even the former hero became corrupt, intoxicated by power.
溺れていたところを助けてくれた彼は、私にとって命の恩人です。
He, who saved me when I was drowning, is my life saver.
唐の玄宗皇帝は楊貴妃に溺れ、政治を疎かにした。
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was captivated by Yang Guifei and neglected the affairs of state.
苟且の恋に溺れてはいけない
One must not indulge in a fleeting love.
成功に溺れて傲慢になれば、鬼瞰之禍を招きかねない。
If you lose yourself in success and become arrogant, you risk inviting disaster from the envy of fate.
Usage Notes
Literally means struggling in water, but figuratively used for being overwhelmed by or addicted to something like alcohol or love.
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