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 speaker 's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
話者のインスピレーションに欠けるプレゼンテーションは、魅力的で情報に富んだイベントを期待して集まった聴衆をがっかりさせた。
The politician 's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
政治家の空虚な約束と行動の欠如は、彼らを信頼していた有権者をがっかりさせた。
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。
The pilot gradually let down the airplane, preparing for a smooth landing on the runway.
パイロットは徐々に飛行機を降ろし、滑走路へのスムーズな着陸に備えた。
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 tailor let the pants legs down, ensuring they reached the client's desired ankle length.
仕立て屋はズボンの足を伸ばし、クライアントが望む足首の長さに達するようにしました。
The seamstress let down the hem of the dress, allowing it to flow gracefully to the floor.
仕立て屋はドレスの裾を伸ばし、優雅に床まで流れるようにした。
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The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.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。
The athlete's lack of stamina in the final stretch of the race let them down, preventing them from securing a victory.
レースの最終局面での選手のスタミナ不足が彼らをがっかりさせ、勝利を確実にすることを妨げた。
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。
The vandal let down the inflatable bouncy castle at the children's party, ruining the fun for everyone.
破壊者は子供たちのパーティーで inflatable bouncy castle をしぼませ、皆の楽しみを台無しにした。
