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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

downward

英  [ˈdaʊnwəd]
    

[ADJ, ADV]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 向下的

    A downward movement or look is directed towards a lower place or a lower level.

    双语例句

    例：

    a firm downward movement of the hands.

    一个坚定有力的双手向下的动作。

    2. 逐渐下降的 , 日趋恶化的

    If you refer to a downward trend, you mean that something is decreasing or that a situation is getting worse.

    双语例句

    例：

    The downward trend in home ownership is likely to continue.

    住房拥有率的下降趋势有可能还要延续。

    ADV. 副词
  • 1. 朝下地

    If you move or look downward, you move or look towards the ground or a lower level.

    双语例句

    例：

    Benedict pointed downward again with his stick.

    贝内迪克特又用他的拐杖向下指了指。

    2. （数字、比率等）呈下降趋势地

    If an amount or rate moves downward, it decreases.

    双语例句

    例：

    Inflation is moving firmly downwards.

    通货膨胀率在稳步下降。

    3. 往下地

    If you want to emphasize that a statement applies to everyone in an organization, you can say that it applies from its leader downward.

    双语例句

    例：

    from the president downward.

    自总经理而下。

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