to put down
[phrase form: put]
01
放下, 搁下
to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground
Transitive: to put down sth
例子
As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.
我一进房间，就把伞放下了。
At the end of the meeting, everyone put down their pens and closed their notebooks.
会议结束时，每个人都放下了笔，合上了笔记本。
02
安乐死, 人道毁灭
to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering
Transitive: to put down an animal
例子
Due to its severe injuries, they had to put the horse down.
由于伤势严重，他们不得不安乐死这匹马。
She tearfully made the decision to put her aging dog down.
她含泪做出了安乐死她年迈的狗的决定。
03
降落, 紧急着陆
to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency
Intransitive
例子
Due to engine trouble, the pilot had to put down on a remote airstrip.
由于发动机故障，飞行员不得不在一个偏远的跑道上 降落。
The helicopter had a mechanical issue and had to put down in an open field.
直升机出现了机械故障，不得不在开阔的田野上 降落。
04
写下, 记录
to write and record information, like in books or documents
Transitive: to put down information
例子
The students were asked to put down their observations in the science experiment log.
学生们被要求在科学实验日志中记录他们的观察结果。
The project manager encouraged team members to put down their contributions in the collaborative document.
项目经理鼓励团队成员在协作文档中写下他们的贡献。
05
放下, 安放
to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest
Transitive: to put down a baby
例子
After the baby finished her bottle, she quietly put her down in the crib.
在宝宝喝完奶瓶后，她轻轻地把她 放下 在婴儿床里。
I'll feed the baby, and you can put him down afterward.
我来喂宝宝，然后你可以把他放下。
06
降低, 减少
to decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to put down a price or rate
例子
To boost sales, they've put their subscription rates down.
为了促进销售，他们下调了订阅费率。
The government promises to put down taxes next year.
政府承诺明年降低税收。
07
放下, 让下车
to stop and let someone exit a vehicle at a specific location
Transitive: to put down sb somewhere
例子
He put the kids down at school before heading to work.
他在去上班之前把孩子们放下在学校。
The taxi driver put the passenger down in front of the hotel.
出租车司机在酒店前让乘客下车。
08
贬低, 轻视
to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism
Transitive: to put down sb
例子
The parenting workshop emphasized building confidence in children rather than putting them down.
育儿研讨会强调了建立孩子的信心，而不是贬低他们。
The mentor advised against putting down colleagues in professional settings.
导师建议不要在专业场合贬低同事。
09
挂断电话, 放下电话
to end a telephone conversation by placing the receiver back on the telephone base
Transitive: to put down a phone
例子
After an emotional conversation, she slowly put down the phone, deep in thought.
在一场情绪激动的谈话之后，她慢慢地放下电话，陷入了沉思。
The interviewer put down the phone and made notes after the candidate's responses.
面试官在候选人回答后放下电话并做了笔记。
10
登记, 注册
to register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity
Transitive: to put down sb for an event or task
例子
Members of the fitness class were automatically put down for the upcoming workout sessions.
健身班的成员被自动登记参加即将到来的锻炼课程。
The automated system put down participants for the webinar upon completing the registration process.
自动化系统在完成注册过程后为网络研讨会的参与者登记。
11
镇压, 压制
to use force to suppress or stop a protest
Transitive: to put down a protest
例子
The military was called in to put down the insurgency and restore stability.
军队被召来镇压叛乱并恢复稳定。
The president declared a state of emergency to put down the growing rebellion.
总统宣布进入紧急状态以镇压日益增长的叛乱。
12
支付, 预付
to make a payment toward the purchase or reservation of something with the intention of paying the remainder later
Transitive: to put down a payment
例子
The student put down a payment for the semester's tuition to confirm enrollment.
学生支付了学期的学费以确认入学。
To secure their spot, participants needed to put down a fee for the workshop.
为了确保他们的位置，参与者需要为研讨会支付费用。
13
放下, 搁下
to place something or someone gently in a sitting position
Transitive: to put down sb/sth somewhere
例子
She put the sleepy cat down on its favorite cushion.
她把那只困倦的猫放在了它最喜欢的垫子上。
He put the baby down in the crib for a nap.
他把宝宝放在婴儿床上小睡。
14
放下, 停止
to stop reading or listening to something, such as a book or music
Transitive: to put down a book or music
例子
Despite the gripping storyline, she had to put down the novel to attend to urgent tasks.
尽管故事情节引人入胜，她还是不得不放下小说去处理紧急任务。
The student was engrossed in the essay and did n't want to put it down until it was complete.
学生全神贯注于论文，不想放下直到完成。
15
喝下, 干杯
to drink, typically alcohol
Slang例子
He put down a beer before heading to the party.
他在去参加派对前喝下了一杯啤酒。
She is putting down shots with her friends.
她正在和朋友们喝酒。
to put oneself down
01
to speak negatively or critically about oneself
例子
She tends to put herself down every time she makes a mistake.
She was frustrated because he continued to put himself down in front of others.
