to let down
01
使失望, 辜负
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
down
基本动词
let
现在时
let down
第三人称单数
lets down
现在分词
letting down
一般过去时
let down
过去分词
let down
例子
The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
演讲者毫无启发的演讲让期待一场引人入胜且信息丰富的活动的观众失望了。
02
放下, 降下
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
例子
The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed.
起重机操作员小心地将重物放下到卡车床上。
03
放长, 放下下摆
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
例子
The tailor let the pants legs down, ensuring they reached the client's desired ankle length.
裁缝放长了裤腿，确保它们达到客户想要的脚踝长度。
04
让人失望, 阻碍
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
例子
The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.
公司过时的技术正在竞争激烈的市场中拖累他们。
05
放气, 泄气
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
例子
The disgruntled employee let the air in the company's mascot costume down, disrupting the marketing campaign
不满的员工放掉了公司吉祥物服装里的空气，扰乱了营销活动。
