to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
がっかりさせる, 失望させる
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
例
The team's lackluster performance in the second half of the game let their coach down, who had faith in their abilities.
試合の後半でのチームの精彩を欠いたプレーは、彼らの能力を信じていたコーチをがっかりさせた。
02
下ろす, 降ろす
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
例
The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed.
クレーン操作員は慎重に重い荷物をトラックの荷台に 降ろしました。
03
伸ばす, 裾を下ろす
to lengthen a piece of clothing, such as pants or a dress, by releasing or lowering the hem or seams
Transitive: to let down a piece of clothing
例
The seamstress let down the seams of the dress to accommodate my daughter's growth spurt.
仕立て屋は、私の娘の成長スパートに対応するためにドレスの縫い目を下げました。
04
がっかりさせる, 妨げる
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
例
The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.
会社の時代遅れの技術が、競争の激しい市場で彼らを妨げています。
05
空気を抜く, しぼませる
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
例
The disgruntled employee let the air in the company's mascot costume down, disrupting the marketing campaign
不満を抱えた従業員は会社のマスコットコスチュームの空気を抜き、マーケティングキャンペーンを混乱させた。
