to lower
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降低, 减少
to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Transitive: to lower the rate or degree of something
例子
The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers.
公司决定降低价格以吸引更多客户。
The government implemented measures to lower the unemployment rate in the country.
政府实施了措施以降低该国的失业率。
02
降低, 减少
to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Intransitive
例子
After the rainfall, the river 's water level began to lower gradually.
降雨过后，河流的水位开始逐渐下降。
The temperature outside is gradually lowering as evening approaches.
随着夜晚的临近，外面的温度逐渐降低。
03
降低, 垂下
to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression
Intransitive
例子
She lowered, her expression turning sullen as she sat in silence.
她低下了头，沉默地坐着时表情变得阴沉。
His mood soured, and he lowered, brooding over his thoughts.
他的心情变坏了，他低下头，沉思着他的想法。
04
降低, 放下
to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground
Transitive: to lower sth
例子
The construction workers used a crane to lower the steel beams into place for the new building.
建筑工人使用起重机将钢梁降下到位，用于新建筑。
The pilot had to lower the aircraft gradually for a smooth descent onto the runway.
飞行员不得不逐渐降低飞机以平稳降落在跑道上。
05
降低, 压低
to make one's voice deeper or quieter
Transitive: to lower one's voice
例子
He lowered his voice to share the confidential information without being overheard.
他压低了声音以分享机密信息而不被听到。
Trying not to wake the baby, the parents lowered their voices to a hushed whisper.
为了不吵醒婴儿，父母将声音压低至轻声细语。
lower
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更低
in or into a position that is less high
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较低的
situated at a position further down in relation to other parts
例子
The offices are located on the lower floors of the building, closer to the main entrance.
办公室位于建筑物的较低楼层，更靠近主入口。
They decided to renovate the lower levels first, focusing on accessibility.
他们决定先翻修下层，重点关注无障碍设施。
词汇树
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