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downward
Example
The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.
She took a downward step into the basement.
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向下的, 下行的
facing or pointing toward a lower level or position
Example
She felt the downward pull of gravity as she descended the staircase.
当她下楼梯时,感受到重力向下的拉力。
The downward slope of the hill made hiking difficult.
这个山坡的向下的斜坡使徒步旅行变得困难。
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下降的, 下滑的
showing a decline in a particular condition or measurement
Example
The company reported a downward trend in profits this quarter.
The stock market experienced a downward movement after the announcement.
downward
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向下, 朝下
toward a lower level or position
Dialect
American
Example
The bird spiraled downward through the open sky.
After the explosion, debris rained downward onto the street.
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向下, 往下
from a higher to a lower condition
Example
The company 's profits have been moving downward for the past year.
Her health declined downward after the surgery.
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向下, 下降地
used to indicate movement or influence that extends to lower levels or ranks within a hierarchy or structure
Example
The company ’s new benefits plan will apply downward, from top executives to entry-level employees.
The change in policy will impact all levels of staff, from the managers downward.