No. 14,177 in Russian
опускаться
To descend, sink, or lower oneself.
In a sentence
Солнце опускается за горизонт.
The sun is setting below the horizon.
Here, 'опускается' refers to the motion of the sun, gradually moving down and disappearing into the horizon.
Температура опустилась ниже нуля.
The temperature dropped below zero.
In this context, 'опустилась' indicates a decrease in temperature, figuratively moving to a lower value or state.
Его настроение опустилось после плохих новостей.
His mood sank after the bad news.
Here, 'опустилось' metaphorically conveys a lowering or diminishing of his mood.
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