to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
使失望, 辜负
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
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。
The politician 's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
政客的空洞承诺和缺乏行动让那些信任他们的选民失望了。
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。
The pilot gradually let down the airplane, preparing for a smooth landing on the runway.
飞行员逐渐放下飞机，准备在跑道上平稳着陆。
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。
The seamstress let down the hem of the dress, allowing it to flow gracefully to the floor.
裁缝放长了裙子的下摆，让它优雅地垂到地板上。
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The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.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。
The athlete's lack of stamina in the final stretch of the race let them down, preventing them from securing a victory.
运动员在比赛最后阶段缺乏耐力让他们失望，使他们无法确保胜利。
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。
The vandal let down the inflatable bouncy castle at the children's party, ruining the fun for everyone.
破坏者在儿童聚会上放气了充气城堡，破坏了大家的乐趣。
