Down

/dˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈdaʊn/

"down"的定义和意义

down

介词

向下, 往下

toward a lower position or level

below

beneath

Example

She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.

The children slid down the slide at the playground, laughing as they landed in the sand.

在某个方向上, 沿着某个方向

used to indicate a position further along a path or direction

along

Example

The grocery store is down the block.

The cafe is down the road, just past the intersection.

沿袭, 传承

used to indicate that something has happened or existed throughout a long period of time

Example

The story of love and sacrifice has been passed down the ages.

The struggles of the working class have been documented down the decades.

down

副词

向下, 往下

at or toward a lower level or position

below

downward

downwardly

Example

She carefully walked down the stairs.

The ball rolled down the hill and into the meadow.

降低, 减小

at a reduced level or strength

Example

The music was too loud, so he turned it down.

She calmed down after the argument.

朝南, 向南

toward a lower latitude or southward

south

southerly

southward

Example

We're heading down to Florida for the holidays.

They moved down to the coast for a better lifestyle.

预付款, 首付

in reference to an initial or immediate payment made as part of a larger sum, often as a deposit

upfront

Example

He paid £ 50 down on the car and promised to pay the rest next week.

You can put £ 10 down now and settle the remaining balance later.

关闭, 停机

to a state of non-operation or closure

Example

The website went down when too many users tried to access it simultaneously.

The business folded down after many years of operation.

直到, 一直到

from a past point in time or sequence toward a later one

Example

The history book covers events in England down to 1540.

The research traces the development of the theory down to the present day.

往下, 下去

into or toward the stomach

Example

I ca n't seem to keep anything down since I got sick.

She felt nauseous and could n't keep her breakfast down.

降价, 下调

at or to a reduced price, value, or rank

Example

In the rankings, the team fell down to the third position.

During the auction, bids started going down rapidly.

缩减, 精简

to a more focused or reduced form

Example

She edited the essay down to 500 words.

They managed to boil the concept down to its core ideas.

否决, 驳回

into a state of defeat or rejection

Example

The council voted the proposal down after hours of debate.

The opposing team was brought down in the final minutes of the match.

写下, 记录下来

in written form or recorded

Example

She wrote down all the instructions as the teacher explained them.

He put down his thoughts in a journal every night.

down

形容词

情绪低落的, 沮丧的

experiencing a temporary state of sadness

blue

dark

dejected

depressed

despondent

Example

He seemed down lately, ever since he lost his job.

他最近看起来很沮丧，自从他失业以来。

She appeared down after hearing the bad news about her friend's illness.

她在听到朋友生病的坏消息后，显得情绪低落。

向下的, 下行的

moving or facing a direction from a higher to a lower position

descending

downward

Example

The down escalator takes passengers from the upper level to the ground floor.

The down slope of the hill made skiing difficult for beginners.

瘫痪的, 无法使用的

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

Example

The company's website was down for maintenance, causing inconvenience for online shoppers.

公司的官方网站因维护而瘫痪，给网上购物者带来了不便。

We had to postpone the meeting because the server was down, preventing us from accessing important documents.

我们不得不推迟会议，因为服务器瘫痪，无法使用，导致我们无法访问重要文件。

下跌的, 降低的

having experienced a reduction in value or performance

contracted

decreased

diminished

eased

falling

Example

The stock prices are down today due to the market crash.

Our sales numbers are down this quarter compared to last year.

出局, 被淘汰

eliminated or dismissed from play due to a strikeout in a game

Example

He ’s down after a fast pitch caught him off guard.

The team is one down, hoping for a comeback.

掌握的, 熟练的

fully learned or achieved with skill and confidence

mastered

Example

She had the dance routine down perfectly after weeks of practice.

He finally got the recipe down after several attempts.

关闭的, 降低的

having been lowered or closed

Example

The blinds are down, blocking the sunlight.

The curtains are down after the performance.

完成的, 已完成的

completed or finished, especially in a sequence or list

done

finished

Example

He had three down and four more left to tackle.

The tasks were nearly all down, only one more remained.

得病的, 生病的

affected by a sickness, often temporarily

ailing

ill

sick

under the weather

unwell

Example

He ’s been down with the flu all week.

She ’s feeling down with a cold today.

沮丧的, 低落的

having a sad or discouraging mood or tone

bleak

cheerless

depressing

hopeless

melancholy

Example

That was a down movie; it left me feeling so gloomy.

I do n’t want to watch anything down tonight, let ’s pick something uplifting.

支持的, 参与的

showing agreement, loyalty, or willingness to participate in an activity or cause

Example

She's down with the new project idea.

Are you down for a road trip this weekend?

to down

动词

吞下, 狼吞虎咽地吃

to rapidly and completely consume food

bolt

devour

gobble

polish off

wolf down

Example

She was so hungry that she could down a whole pizza by herself.

He downed the whole pizza in under 10 minutes.

喝完, 一口气喝下

to drink completely, often in one go

gulp

chug

Example

He downed the bottle of water after his run.

She quickly downed her glass of wine before the toast.

击败, 战胜

to defeat or overcome someone or something, typically in a contest or competition

defeat

overcome

vanquish

Example

The team downed their rivals in the championship game.

She downed her opponent in a fierce tennis match.

击倒, 摧倒

to bring something or someone to the ground, typically by force or action

bring down

topple

tumble

Example

The strong winds downed several trees in the park.

The storm downed the power lines, leaving the city without electricity.

击落, 击毁

to make something fall or crash, typically through force or gunfire

bring down

Example

The missile downed the enemy helicopter in mid-air.

The fighter jet successfully downed an incoming missile.

Down

名词

绒羽, 鸭绒

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

down feather

What is "down"?

Down refers to a type of feather found in birds that is characterized by its smooth and fluffy texture. It is made up of soft, fine filaments that lack the interlocking barbs found in other feathers, giving it a delicate and airy appearance. The down feathers are typically located beneath the outer feathers, close to the bird's body, and serve several important functions. They provide excellent insulation, trapping air and creating a layer of warmth next to the bird's skin, which helps regulate body temperature in both cold and hot environments. The fluffy structure of down feathers also allows for efficient buoyancy, aiding birds in floating on water surfaces. Down is highly valued for its insulating properties and is often used in the manufacturing of bedding, clothing, and insulation materials.

Example

The duck's down kept it warm during the winter.

The jacket is filled with down for extra warmth.

绒毛, 柔毛

hair that is thin, soft, and short on someone's face or body

Example

The baby ’s head was covered in the soft down.

She had a fine layer of down on her upper lip.

次, 轮

a chance a team has to move the football forward toward the opponent's end zone

What is a "down"?

A down in football is one of the four chances the offensive team has to move the ball at least ten yards. Each time the ball is snapped, the team is given a down to try and advance the ball. If the team gains ten or more yards, they are awarded a new set of four downs. If they do not, they either lose possession of the ball or attempt a kick, such as a punt or field goal.

Example

After three unsuccessful downs, they punted the ball away.

On second down, the wide receiver caught a short pass for a gain of three yards.

绒毛, 细毛

fine, soft hair found on animals, like sheep or deer

fleece

Example

The down on the deer ’s coat kept it warm in the cold weather.

Sheep are sheared for their down, which is used to make wool products.

丘陵草地, 低地

a hilly, grassy area with little vegetation, often used for grazing

hill