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to put down
[phrase form: put]
01
放下, 放置
to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground
Transitive: to put down sth
Example
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.
在会议结束时，每个人都放下了他们的笔并合上了他们的笔记本。
02
安乐死, euthanize
to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering
Transitive: to put down an animal
Example
Due to its severe injuries, they had to put the horse down.
由于它伤势严重，他们不得不对这匹马进行安乐死。
She tearfully made the decision to put her aging dog down.
她泪流满面地决定给她年老的狗安乐死。
03
迫降, 着陆
to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency
Intransitive
Example
Due to engine trouble, the pilot had to put down on a remote airstrip.
由于发动机故障，飞行员不得不在一条偏远的飞机跑道上迫降。
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，不得不迫降在一片开阔的田野上。
04
记录, 写下
to write and record information, like in books or documents
Transitive: to put down information
Example
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。
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件中记录他们的贡献。
05
放下, 安置
to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest
Transitive: to put down a baby
Example
After the baby finished her bottle, she quietly put her down in the crib.
在宝宝喝完奶瓶后，她安静地把她放下，安置在婴儿床里。
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，安置好。
06
降低, 减少
to decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts
Transitive: to put down a price or rate
Example
To boost sales, they've put their subscription rates down.
为了促进销售，他们降低了订阅费。
The government promises to put down taxes next year.
政府承诺明年降低税收.
07
放下, 下车
to stop and let someone exit a vehicle at a specific location
Transitive: to put down sb somewhere
Example
He put the kids down at school before heading to work.
他把孩子们放下在学校，然后去工作。
The taxi driver put the passenger down in front of the hotel.
出租车司机在酒店前放下了乘客。
08
贬低, 贬损
to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism
Transitive: to put down sb
Example
The parenting workshop emphasized building confidence in children rather than putting them down.
这次亲子工作坊强调在孩子身上建立自信，而不是贬低他们。
The mentor advised against putting down colleagues in professional settings.
导师劝告不要在专业场合贬低同事。
09
挂电话, 放下电话
to end a telephone conversation by placing the receiver back on the telephone base
Transitive: to put down a phone
Example
After an emotional conversation, she slowly put down the phone, deep in thought.
经过一次感性的谈话，她慢慢地挂电话，放下电话，陷入沉思。
The interviewer put down the phone and made notes after the candidate's responses.
面试官挂电话并在候选人回答后做了笔记。
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
Example
Members of the fitness class were automatically put down for the upcoming workout sessions.
健身班的成员自动注册了即将进行的锻炼课程。
The automated system put down participants for the webinar upon completing the registration process.
自动化系统在完成注册流程后为参与者登记了网络研讨会。
11
镇压, 平息
to use force to suppress or stop a protest
Transitive: to put down a protest
Example
The military was called in to put down the insurgency and restore stability.
军方被召入以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
支付定金, 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
Example
The student put down a payment for the semester's tuition to confirm enrollment.
学生支付定金，预付了这个学期的学费以确认注册。
To secure their spot, participants needed to put down a fee for the workshop.
为了确保他们的位置，参与者需要支付定金，预付研讨会的费用。
13
放下, 置放
to place something or someone gently in a sitting position
Transitive: to put down sb/sth somewhere
Example
She put the sleepy cat down on its favorite cushion.
她把困倦的猫放在它最喜欢的坐垫上。
He put the baby down in the crib for a nap.
他把宝宝放下在婴儿床里睡觉。
14
放下, 停止阅读
to stop reading or listening to something, such as a book or music
Transitive: to put down a book or music
Example
Despite the gripping storyline, she had to put down the novel to attend to urgent tasks.
尽管情节引人入胜，她不得不放下这本小说去处理紧急事务。
The student was engrossed in the essay and did n't want to put it down until it was complete.
那个学生沉浸在这篇论文中，直到完成之前不想放下。
to put oneself down
01
to speak negatively or critically about oneself
Example
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.
